ARCATA >> Art by Sara Starr is on display at the Arcata Marsh Interpretive Center during February. Friends of the Arcata Marsh sponsors free monthly art shows at the center, located at 569 S.… ...

The inspiration is apparent in much of Hier's work-especially the watercolor paintings of marsh or waterfowl hunting scenes. "I love painting wet-on-wet paper," Hier said.

Charles Burchfield, “Tree Trunk” (ca. 1965), 38 1/2 by 32 inches. This vibrant, surprisingly large-scale watercolor is a quintessential example of the individualist artist’s style.

"Dad was an artist — he painted in acrylics, wildlife, birds, the marsh, eagles, hawks, one of a duck and ducklings," said Christian. He only painted one watercolor, in 1994-95, which he gave to ...

Knowski paints birds like Marsh Wrens and Sandhill Cranes, full-size to capture all their characteristics. "All works are watercolor on paper.

Watercolor and opaque watercolor over graphite on paper, 11 15/16 x 9 11/16 inches (30.3 x 24.6 cm). The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Gift of James Maroney, F86-22.

West Virginia Watercolor Society members, clockwise from left, Katherine Crim, Deanna Gillum and Nina Brode Everson work at an interactive table at the Parkersburg Art Center during the opening ...