Yellow House Artists to present 'Art Matters'

ST. CHARLES – Yellow House Artists, an organization of artists who paint in oil pastel and/or oil stick, will present the winter show "Art Matters" from Feb. 17 to March 25 at the Fine Line Creative Arts Center, 37W570 Bolcum Road, St. Charles.

An artist reception will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 17 and will provide an opportunity to meet participating artists.

Gallery hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Artwork will be for exhibit and sale.

"Art Matters" will feature original paintings by 24 Yellow House Artists, including the following local residents: Batavia resident Nancy Gatfield; Elburn resident Judy Niemet; Elgin residents Carol Zack and Edward Zack; Geneva residents Mary Enck and Fran Stilwagner; Hampshire resident Lillian Pagni; St. Charles residents Jim Foght, Rupali Kumbhani, Sandra Povall Smith and Jen Stanley; Sugar Grove resident Deann Alleman; and West Chicago resident Victoria Wortley.

The Yellow House Artists group originated with 17 oil pastel artists who had a gallery in a yellow house during the 2007 St. Charles Fine Art Show. The group has since grown to include nearly 50 members who are interested in creating and showing their work, as well as informing the public about the qualities of this "little known" medium, stated a news release.

"Members of Yellow House Artists use unique techniques, taking advantage of the special qualities of the medium," stated the release.

More information about the group and the medium can be found at yellowhouseartists.com or "Yellow House Artists" on Facebook.