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Pat Freeman was recently voted Artist of the Month by the Village Art Club. She received top honors for her iris watercolor painting. In a news release, Freeman said, "After admiring a photo of this iris for about 10 years, I finally decided I could paint it in watercolor -- my favorite medium. I'm really pleased with the outcome." The artist enjoys painting flowers of all kinds, especially poppies, sunflowers and irises, which are her favorite. Growing up in the Volunteer State, she saw a lot of irises, as they are the Tennessee state flower. Freeman has painted for more than 30 years, and has utilized watercolor, batik, oil, acrylic and colored pencil. She has taught several classes in various mediums, and has been a mentor to many beginners. Her painting will be displayed through mid-July in the Coronado Community Center lobby, 150 Ponderosa Way.
Local on 06/30/2016