Residents share paintings at campus exhibit

The lobby of our Larchwood apartment building was recently transformed into a gallery for our third annual art exhibit. Sixty-three watercolor paintings from seven different artists were showcased over the course of three days.

The featured artists are all residents of Ohio Living Llanfair, and many of them had no formal training
before enrolling in classes on our campus. “I told [instructor] Judy I couldn’t even draw a stick figure, but she said, ‘Yes you can!’ She says anyone can learn techniques and become an artist,” said Sue Heath.

A resident herself, instructor Judy Doyle began teaching the class in 2013. Judy is a watercolor artist
who specializes in nature scenes and abstracts. As a retired teacher, she especially delights in helping her students learn new skills and explore the world of painting. “I enjoy working with them and teaching them something new,” Judy explained. “I love seeing them uncover their hidden talents for artistic expression.”

Sue has come a long way since beginning classes and feels a sense of pride when she looks at her
artwork. “I think to myself, I cannot believe I created that!” she exclaimed. Sue entered eight unique pieces in the art exhibit, ranging from winter landscapes to florals to desert scenes. One of her favorite creations, which her daughter let her borrow back for the show, is a watercolor she painted of her daughter’s 17-year old Chihuahua that she gave to her as a Christmas present.

Our resident artists appreciate being able to share their work with their friends and family, as well as with the public. They also enjoy using their newfound talent to raise funds for a meaningful cause; each piece on display was available for sale, with 15 percent of the proceeds benefiting the Life Care Commitment, which guarantees that our residents will always have a home here even if – in good faith – they run out of the funds meant to see them through.

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