August, 2026
Featured Artist 

My primary creative interest lies in plein air painting. I find immense joy in being outdoors in our magnificent environment, striving to capture a fleeting glimpse of the essence of light and place — our beautiful environment.

Over the years, I have also been drawn to the darker aspects of societal issues — our ugly environment.

By drawing attention to these ugly aspects, I hope to inspire thoughtful consideration about how we can improve them. Do you agree that these issues are indeed ugly? If you were the “driver of the bus,” what actions would you take to address them? We are all passengers on this magnificent spaceship Earth. 

— Jerry Martin