Mailing address: P.O. Box 243 McKinney, TX 75070
News and upcoming events
March Artists of the Month
November Artists of the Month
January Artists of the Month
At each month's meeting, members are invited to bring new work to share. Following a blind vote to select two Artists of the Month, contributing artists share the stories of the work they have brought.
First Place: Debbie Tesch,
Member Since: 2021
Medium: Watercolor
Artwork Title: Aqua Lagoon
Debbie recently took 2nd Place in the category of Abstracts with her painting Sassafras during our Members’ Show. You may find Debbie’s artwork on Etsy at DebbieTeschFineArt and on FASO.
Second Place: Linda Herbert
Member since: 2019
Medium: Acrylic
Artwork Title: First McKinney
Linda is passionate about revealing God's beautiful creation and all of its splendor through the colorful strokes of her brush. This piece is of her church, First McKinney, in McKinney, Texas. Linda’s artwork may be found at The LAST Gallery, Sue’s Boutique and Spa Esoteric and on her website at: https://lindartsa.wixsite.com/imagesbylinda
January Artists of the Month
November Artists of the Month
January Artists of the Month
At each month's meeting, members are invited to bring new work to share. Following a blind vote to select two Artists of the Month, contributing artists share the stories of the work they have brought.
First Place: Karren Case,
Member Since: 2017
Medium: Oil
Artwork Title: Morning Creekside
This piece is the result of Karren’s self study in tonalism. The palette is made up of closely related colors applied thinly to the canvas to invoke the feeling of a misty landscape or one with a lot of visual atmosphere to indicate a moodiness to the scene.
Karren is currently 1st Vice President of the Art Club and the Head of Programs. Her studio is located at the LAST Art Gallery in Downtown McKinney.
Second Place: Beth Mortenson
Member since: 2018
Medium: Watercolor
Artwork Title: Abstract Blues
This piece is representative of her exploration into watercolor abstracts. Beth enjoys the process of the layering of watercolor to produce brilliant effects.
Beth currently serves as the Art Club President
November Artists of the Month
November Artists of the Month
November Artists of the Month
At each month's meeting, members are invited to bring new work to share. Following a blind vote to select two Artists of the Month, contributing artists share the stories of the work they have brought.
First Place: Lori Sylvester,
Member since 2020
Medium: Oil
Artwork Title: Hollyhocks
Lori is currently serving as the Recording Secretary of our art club.
Second Place: Diane Boudreaux,
Member since 2015
Medium: Watercolor
Artwork Title: Pride of the Barnyard
Diane is a native of Southern Louisiana and raised on the outskirts of New Orleans. Her love affair with her French heritage and the many stories of the bayou county have been combined through oils, acrylics and watercolors to create her artwork.
October Artists of the Month
September Artists of the Month
November Artists of the Month
At each month's meeting, members are invited to bring new work to share. Following a blind vote to select two Artists of the Month, contributing artists share the stories of the work they have brought.
First Place: Aimee Woolverton,
Member since 2020
Medium: Enhanced Photography
Artwork Title: Worship
Aimee is currently serving as 2nd Vice President of our art club and she is one of the founders of Millhouse Foundation. Aimee's artwork can be found at MillHouse McKinney and the LAST Art Gallery in downtown McKinney.
Second Place: Leslee Ortega,
Member since 2016
Medium: Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, Coffee, Sketching
Artwork Title: Butters (Medium Coffee)
Leslee's artwork is easily found at the LAST Art Gallery and sometimes you might run into Leslee at the gallery. Leslee is the Membership Directory Chairperson for 2022
September Artists of the Month
September Artists of the Month
September Artists of the Month
First Place: Robin Maria Pedrero
Member since 2022
Medium: Soft Pastels
Artwork Title: Red Sky
Robin is an award-winning artist with work in museum permanent collections in Florida and Greece. She has collectors in all fifty states and around the world. Robin can be found in her studio at MillHouse McKinney and her work is represented in multiple galleries.
Second Place: Darby LaGrave
Member since 2016
Medium: Acrylic
Artwork Title: TBD
Darby has served the McKinney Arts Community for many years. You can find her in her home studio in downtown McKinney. Darby says: through art, my desire is to capture moments, the moments of life that are filled with wonder and need to be savored in memory. You can visit her in her home studio during the McKinney Arts Studio Tour, November 12-13
Welcome to the Art Club of McKinney
The Art Club of McKinney is a group of art lovers who love to share art together. We are an eclectic assortment of ages, personalities, and art styles who fit together to create a fun and inspiring group! Join us for our next event - we would love to meet you!