Paint Topeka Gives Student Artist Taste of

Isabella Reed didn't think waking up before dawn on a Saturday morning sounded like fun. Yet some how Isabella's art teacher convinced her to scout out a spot in the capital city one brisk spring morning to paint. She was among 70 artists participating in SouthWind Art Gallery's "Paint Topeka" plein air competition.



The teen began painting her freshmen year when she took art class to improve her grade point average. Her art teacher Tiffany Pryor soon saw potential in Isabella's artistic talent. (The Highland Park teacher also has a painting in the exhibit.) She taught Isabella to see her own potential and helped her gain confidence in herself as an artist.

Her watercolor in the "Paint Topeka" exhibit has sold, but you can still see it at SouthWind Art Gallery now through Oct. 28, along with dozens of paintings that show a slice of life in Topeka. The exhibit features a range of artistry and features some of the best names in the region, like Debra Joy Groesser, Michael Duane, Cally Krallman, David Vollbract, Barbara Waterman-Peters and Becky Drager – mighty fine company for 17-year-old Isabella Reed to be in.

Gallery Hours: Monday – Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. and Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. SouthWindArtGallery.com

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