Brownstones & Balconies
September 15, 2009
This is a view of the background buildings by the Farmers Market as seen from the red pedestrian bridge. Some of the vendors’ canopies are evident near the brownstones. more »
Posts Tagged “Des Moines”
Walk On Farmers Market
September 10, 2009
Hello! Thank you all for coming to Ottumwa’s Walk On Art Street festival last weekend — the weather was perfect and art lovers were out in full force! I enjoyed talking with old friends and meeting new ones. [...] more »
Mondrian’s Des Moines
September 10, 2009
I created this piece because I had an interest in completing some cityscapes from 2000. We visited Des Moines in early spring and I walked around the capital and downtown area, taking lots of photos. I’ve completed a few paintings since then and recently visited and took more photos of the Farmers Market and surrounding […] more »
Strawberry Blonde and Evening Sun
September 9, 2009
I painted this because of my love for sunflowers, and I planted six different varieties this year. The title includes names of two varieties. Instead of one big bouquet, I just used one bloom per glass, which simplifies the composition. The fabric cloth was purchased at the Des Moines Farmers Market last month. Interestingly enough, […] more »
Ninth Street Bridge
September 2, 2009
I first encountered this cityscape earlier in summer and I had forgotten my camera! The buildings captured my attention and the smooth rounded angles of the sloping bridge. I’ve completed many sketches of this. I love all the geometric shapes! My favorite shape of this is the road — this paper was painted a few […] more »
Downtown Des Moines #3 (Skywalk/Civic Center)
October 11, 2008
Broadlawns (Montage #1)
September 15, 2008
This is one of two watercolor paintings I completed for the Family Health Clinic at Broadlawns Medical Center in Des Moines. For this commission, I visited the Broadlawns campus and took various photos before designing the two montages. The pieces are composed of parts of Broadlawns buildings, including the distinctive white tower near the front […] more »
Broadlawns (Montage #2)
September 15, 2008
This is one of two watercolor paintings I completed for the Family Health Clinic at Broadlawns Medical Center in Des Moines. For this commission, I visited the Broadlawns campus and took various photos before designing the two montages. The pieces are composed of parts of Broadlawns buildings, including the distinctive white tower near the front […] more »
Des Moines Skyline
September 19, 2007
“November Sunflowers” Selected for “Iowa Exhibited 20”
June 1, 2005
Marybeth Heikes’ painting November Sunflowers has been selected to be shown in the “Iowa Exhibited 20”. This exhibition will be held at the Polk County Heritage Gallery, 111 Court Avenue, in Des Moines. The show opens June 6, with a reception Sunday afternoon, June 12, and it continues until August 4. The gallery is open […] more »