About the School of Eclectic Art

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    The School of Eclectic Art began in 2003 when during a class critique, participants commented about the diverse styles of those in the classroom. 

     Encouraged by the group, Mary Ann Inman planned the first School of Eclectic Art Exhibit at the Crossman Gallery on the campus at University of Wisconsin Whitewater.  Showcased directly inside the gallery doors were collaboration artworks (click here to see our collaborative works)  surrounded by individual works of watercolor, acrylic, photography, pencil, ink, found items, and mixed media. The exhibit was well attended and for many artists was a first exhibit experience. (click here to view student's works) 

     Since then classes offered include Beginning Watercolor, Basic Drawing, Composition & Design, The Art of Color, Watercolor and Beyond, Found Items, Art Figures, and Cultivating Your Creativity. (click here for upcoming classes) 

     Mary Ann's style is described as easy-going, challenging, and enthusiastic. Basic principles and techniques are studied and discussed then artists are invited to leap into their own arena of creativity. Mary Ann's participative approach creates a safe environment. She strikes a balance between taking art seriously and doing it for fun.

 

Meet Mary Ann Inman

Mary Ann Inman is a practicing artist and teacher. She received her BFA from University of Wisconsin Whitewater in 2000. Currently her classes are taught through UW-Madison Liberal Studies and the Arts and independently through the School of Eclectic Art.
    Since obtaining her degree Mary Ann has actively pursued promoting regional art. Classes taught include Basic Drawing, Beginning Watercolor, Intermediate & Advanced Watercolor, Watercolor & Beyond, Found Items, The Art of Color, Composition & Design, and Cultivating Your Creativity. (click here for upcoming classes)  Inman is currently President of Wisconsin Regional Artists Association and has served on the board directors since 1999.  WRAA is an organization providing many benefits for regional artists helping them exhibit work, meet other artists, and attend workshops.  In addition WRAA hosts Bridging Generations, a youth art exhibit sponsored and mentored by adult WRAA members. Learn more about WRAA at
www.wraawrap.com

 

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