Estelle M. Fisher is awarded the title of "Artist of the Month" August 2003. She is one of the original members and founders of the Branch County Art Guild.Estelle began painting in 1925 when she and a good friend began lessons with instructor Mrs.Houghton. Estelle attended Albion College for three years, and studied oils with Mrs.Houghton and watercolors with Ada Belle Hill for ten years.Estelle's favorite subjects are flowers, cats, scenery, and still life. Her style is a combination of realism and impressionism. Estelle worked as a librarian's assistant, and organist. She has achieved honors in her lifetime for her beautiful artwork, and is listed in Who's Who as an artist of merit. She has sold over 175 oil paintings and over 100 watercolors, her favorite medias.Her husband encouraged her to paint by inviting guests over to visit her studio and see her artwork. Her daughter helped her do art shows. Estelle remembers: "our first exhibit of paintings was at the Coldwater Public Library 's invitation~ of librarian, Mrs. Weiler. Many doors were opened locally for exhibits. The next memory was of clothesline art exhibits in Kalamazoo's downtown park.....I have exhibited in South Bend, Indiana, winning a place to exhibit in the art gallery. This was followed by the same painting exhibited at Racham Hall, U of M. Currently I'm exhibiting at the Southern Michigan National Bank and the Grahl Center."Estelle enjoys outdoor painting trips, and has journeyed to Lion's Head, Bryce Peninsula, and beautiful Georgian Bay."Thanks to the Coldwater Art Club, now Art Guild, for helping to keep interest alive." Estelle states. .. | ||||
