JASPER – Ronald Mack is the featured artist at the Dubois County Art Guild Gallery Walk at the Jasper City Mill.
Ronald has recently moved to Jasper from the Indianapolis area where he is a well-known Plein Air painter.
His work is characterized by his careful use of light and color. Special attention to the edges and extremities of objects creates great depth within his landscapes, leading the viewer’s eye throughout the painting. Careful study and uncompromising discipline serve as a solid foundation for his success.
He continues to find new and interesting subjects to study. His paintings have gained notice in the Midwest winning many awards including, Best of Show at Irvington, the Indiana Artists Club Membership Show, and the Indiana State Fair.
Throughout his 48 years working as a design coordinator in engineering for Eli Lilly & Company,
creativity and ingenuity were not foreign to Mack, nor was his desire to create fine art. In 1978, in
the midst of his professional career, Mack attended a two-week plein air workshop in Connecticut
where he studied under Foster Caddell, a New England artist. The experience is still a great source
of inspiration for Mack.
Mack has also won the award for Outstanding Oil Painting and Still Life at the Hoosier Salon.
Mack doesn’t recall ever deciding to become an artist, but somewhere along the way he certainly did. A love of art was nurtured early when his father took the seven-year-old Mack and his brother to John Herron Art Institute on Saturday mornings for art instruction.
All the guild artwork at the Jasper City Mill is original and for sale. The work consists of oil, watercolor,
drawing, acrylic, photography, print, and 3D wall pieces.
If you are looking for something different and original for your home or just browsing for enjoyment, the Jasper City Mill provides a unique atmosphere to do so.
If you are interested in becoming a member of the art guild and exhibiting, contact La Vonne Tisdal at 812- 630-4041.
