Fawcett's lanscape oils featured at The Venue
Continuing in the tradition of partnering with local artists to highlight their works and the beauty and history of the East Tennessee region, The Venue at Lenoir City is displaying paintings by Muriel Fawcett. The art is on display in The Venue’s Gallery Concourse through December of this year, curated on a volunteer basis by Evelyn Murphy of downtown Lenoir City’s The Backdoor Gallery.
Muriel Fawcett is inspired by the great natural beauty of the areas in which she has always lived. Throughout her life, the artist has been influenced by the nature around her, while enjoying skiing, hiking, and camping in the wilderness. She grew up in the New England area, raised her family in the Finger Lakes region of upstate New York, and currently resides in the mountainous region of East Tennessee.
Art has always been Fawcett’s passion. After working several years in watercolor, her current focus lies in the rich textures of oil painting. Her work reflects her love of the landscapes that surround her in Loudon County and areas around the Cherokee National Forest and Smoky Mountain National Park.
Fawcett has studied with Tennessee artists Paul deMarrais, Roger Dale Brown, Dawn Whitelaw, and Kathie Odem. Her style has been influenced by the works of Richard Schmid, Kevin Macpherson and French impressionists.
The artist is a member of Tuesday Painters, an East Tennessee plein air group, as well as of the Art Guild of Tellico Village. Always one to be a supporter of the community, she was involved in painting murals at the Good Samaritan Center, Child Advocacy Center, Loudon Elementary School, and the Community Church at Tellico Village. Proceeds from the sales of her paintings have been donated to benefit Kids First Child Advocacy Center of the 9th Judicial District, Loudon County Habitat for Humanity, Salvation Army of Loudon County, Smoky Mountain Service Dogs, and Community Church projects.
The Venue is open for office hours from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Tuesdays through Fridays. It is located at 7690 Creekwood Park Boulevard in Lenoir City, three miles directly west of Farragut off Kingston Pike/Hwy. 70. For more information, call 865-986-8340 or visit online.
Muriel Fawcett is inspired by the great natural beauty of the areas in which she has always lived. Throughout her life, the artist has been influenced by the nature around her, while enjoying skiing, hiking, and camping in the wilderness. She grew up in the New England area, raised her family in the Finger Lakes region of upstate New York, and currently resides in the mountainous region of East Tennessee.
Art has always been Fawcett’s passion. After working several years in watercolor, her current focus lies in the rich textures of oil painting. Her work reflects her love of the landscapes that surround her in Loudon County and areas around the Cherokee National Forest and Smoky Mountain National Park.
Fawcett has studied with Tennessee artists Paul deMarrais, Roger Dale Brown, Dawn Whitelaw, and Kathie Odem. Her style has been influenced by the works of Richard Schmid, Kevin Macpherson and French impressionists.
The artist is a member of Tuesday Painters, an East Tennessee plein air group, as well as of the Art Guild of Tellico Village. Always one to be a supporter of the community, she was involved in painting murals at the Good Samaritan Center, Child Advocacy Center, Loudon Elementary School, and the Community Church at Tellico Village. Proceeds from the sales of her paintings have been donated to benefit Kids First Child Advocacy Center of the 9th Judicial District, Loudon County Habitat for Humanity, Salvation Army of Loudon County, Smoky Mountain Service Dogs, and Community Church projects.
The Venue is open for office hours from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Tuesdays through Fridays. It is located at 7690 Creekwood Park Boulevard in Lenoir City, three miles directly west of Farragut off Kingston Pike/Hwy. 70. For more information, call 865-986-8340 or visit online.