A Place for Art

In her show Beyond the Horizon, ARDEN McELROY's  impressionistic landscapes and seascapes evoke a sense of calm and tranquility. "Accept what is, let go of what was, have faith in what will be beyond the horizon."

A local artist, Arden only begain painting in her late 60's after retiring from a thirty-nine year teaching career.  She originally began painting as a way to spend more time with her daughter, artist Jill Hossler, and joined her in classes taught by Frederick artist, Doug Moulden. As the classes progressed, she became more confident and interested in the whole process.  After experimenting with watercolors and oils, she settled on acrylics as her medium of choice and impressionistic landscapes as her favorite subjects.  She is proof that it is never too late to discover a new love.