Come and browse through the artistry of Charles Dye and Debra Irvan, two Native American artists whose works in oil and graphite depict quiet and restful places and capture the essence of people’s lives.  Charles’s “Soothing Places” and Debra’s “Portraits in Graphite” opening reception will be Sunday, January 11th from 1 pm to 4 pm at the Center for Art & Education in Van Buren Arkansas. The Exhibition will be from January 11 – 30.

Charles, a member of the Choctaw Nation, enjoys creating things of beauty. He has shown his art work in the Cherokee Nation Art Gallery as well and the Choctaw Nation Art Gallery. His work has also been displayed in traveling art shows. Beginning to hone his skills at a very early age, he developed a personal technique and keen sense of aesthetics that has earned him many awards and successes in a wide variety of genre, even including custom painted motorcycles. He has tried all forms of medium and is even experienced in wood carving, but most enjoys painting a challenging subject and feels his best work is in oil. He enjoys the company of other artists, finding them interesting and benefiting from their individual and original perspective on their craft. Charles also enjoys helping others with their art. His work can also be found on the Choctaw Nation Website.

Debra Irvan, also a member of the Choctaw Nation is currently living in Roland Oklahoma. She enjoys working with acrylic and graphite mediums and is currently creating a new collection,  “Portraits in Graphite”. With her raw talent and artistic style, Debra produces beautifully soft and natural finished pieces. Her goal is to visually portray feelings, personality and beliefs, to shine a light for the viewer into her world.

Debra’s art has been displayed in area businesses, at the Van Buren Performing Arts Center and through Art in the Work Place exhibits. This year her art will be in various Native American art shows and contests in Oklahoma.

 

 

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