Emeritti Gary Zaruba Fall Reflections Acrylic n.d. (click image for full view)

Emeritti Larry Peterson Valley View #2 Watercolor n.d. (click image for full view)

Emeritti Jack Karrker Unknown Oil n.d. (click image for full view)

Emeritti Kern Harshbarger Fall Fling Watercolor n.d. (click image for full view)

Emeritti Tom Dennis Woman in Despair Oil n.d. (click image for full view)

Faculty Artist Statement I have alternated between realism and abstraction in my painting practice for many years. For me both approaches are grounded in pattern and motivated by the density of vision. John Fronczak Dragon and Victory in the Art Department Oil and Color Pencil on Rag Board 2019 (click image for full view)

Faculty Artist Statement The inspiration for my work develops from life experiences, observations, and research. By reimagining the figure and transforming objects and previous styles, the work takes on a sense of longing and nostalgia. The imagery used in the work relates to the domestic, past styles, and nature, creating a connection to a former Read More

Faculty Artist Statement As a verb, to muse is to think deeply, ponder, or reflect for a considerable period. As a noun, it evokes the image of a female form as a symbol of artistic inspiration or a guiding spirit. Sometimes, my images of the muse are obvious, realistic figures embedded in a surrealistic close-up Read More

Faculty Artist Statement I grew up in Colombia, South America surrounded by an abundance of nature. The diverse habitat of my childhood provided the foundation for my appreciation of the offerings of the earth. I bring nature into my work through lines, texture, shape and color. Through my hands I rediscover the wonders of the Read More

Faculty Artist Statement What does this Nebraska landscape mean? What does it have to share with us? To aid my understanding of this place I have been read journals and accounts of travel along the trails that crossed this territory from explorers and pioneers, learning about the culture and characteristics of this land. What has Read More