Cynthia Kessler

Billings Arts Association

FEATURED ARTIST

Dates: October/November 2024

I am a retired elementary/jr. high teacher.  My first interest in art was working with children in art and crafts, urging them to create without judgement. I have worked many summers as an arts and crafts counselor at a church camp outside of Red Lodge.

My watercolor experience started about 12 years ago with the encouragement from my cousin to try watercolor. Since that time I have taken lessons from Lance Johnson and others. My favorite topics to paint are landscapes, animals and old buildings.  I have other hobbies including beading, quilting and stained glass.

Often we feel in order to be creative we must have some sort of talent that produces something good enough to be hung on a wall, not just a refrigerator. As we age we often are afraid to explore our creative side. We should find the child in ourselves and enjoy the journey of creative exploration. ​​​​​​​

​​​​​​​​​Cynthia Kessler

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