This collage is a commissioned artwork and the largest one I have completed. The specifications were the subject matter and size, and it had to have pieces of maps. All the map pieces are of Mahaska County in Iowa. I enjoyed the challenge and always enjoy doing any type of trains. This piece is owned […] more »
Last Saturday I spent the afternoon demonstrating watercolor painting at Tassel Ridge Winery in Leighton, Iowa (near Pella and Oskaloosa). A similar experience as working "en plein air", but it was better to work inside in a beautiful area. [...] more »
Marybeth Heikes recently received the George Daily Purchase Prize for her watercolor painting Chairs Series #105 at the 36th Annual Art on the Square Festival in Oskaloosa on June 12. Her winning painting is part of the permanent collection at the George Daily Auditorium, where it will be displayed. This painting is part of Heikes’ […] more »