{"id":40772,"date":"2026-05-12T15:53:01","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T20:53:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/?page_id=40772"},"modified":"2026-05-13T16:40:12","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T21:40:12","slug":"itawamba-county-welcome-center-tremont","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/itawamba-county-welcome-center-tremont\/","title":{"rendered":"Itawamba County Welcome Center &#8211; Tremont"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-vms-white-color has-vms-mblue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-f29b6c826a3d1a62c4ccf554cc06f19c is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vms-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-3eba91016bf91611bedfc44f7a073a85\">Mississippi Art Collection: <br>Itawamba County Welcome Center &#8211; Tremont<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Itawamba County Welcome Center in Tremont features a curated collection of original works by Mississippi artists that celebrate the cityscapes, history, and culture of the Magnolia State, offering a creative glimpse into Mississippi life. Each of the state\u2019s welcome centers showcases its own unique selection of Mississippi art, giving visitors a distinctive introduction to the creative people and noteworthy places that shape the state. The collection was curated in partnership with <a href=\"https:\/\/pacesettergallery.com\/\">Pacesetter Gallery<\/a>, whose support helps highlight the remarkable talent and vision of Mississippi\u2019s artists.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d5417305 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">Linda J. Peters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">Hometown: Oxford, MS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;galleryId&quot;:&quot;6a4262ab24774&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/gallery\" class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a4262ab24cee&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a4262ab24cee\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-id=\"40777\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Peters-Daffodil-Final-1024x816.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40777 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"816\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-id=\"40777\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Peters-Daffodil-Final-1024x816.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40777 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Peters-Daffodil-Final-1024x816.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Peters-Daffodil-Final-300x239.jpg 300w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Peters-Daffodil-Final-768x612.jpg 768w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Peters-Daffodil-Final-502x400.jpg 502w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Peters-Daffodil-Final-500x398.jpg 500w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Peters-Daffodil-Final-800x637.jpg 800w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Peters-Daffodil-Final.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Daffodil Trail<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">Inspired by scenes in Enid and Aberdeen, this painting guides the viewer\u2019s eye along a ribbon of bright jonquils toward the opening between towering silos, hinting at the vast landscape beyond. The gray roof reflects a cool, overcast day while the blooms promise warmer weather ahead. <em>The<\/em> <em>Daffodil Trail<\/em>\u2014winner of Best of Show at the 2024 Oxford Artists\u2019 Guild Annual Show\u2014invites travelers to discover the quiet beauty of Mississippi\u2019s back roads and blooming fields.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;galleryId&quot;:&quot;6a4262ab25195&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/gallery\" class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a4262ab2539c&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a4262ab2539c\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-id=\"40778\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Peters-Workhorse-Final-1024x812.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40778 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"812\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-id=\"40778\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Peters-Workhorse-Final-1024x812.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40778 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Peters-Workhorse-Final-1024x812.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Peters-Workhorse-Final-300x238.jpg 300w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Peters-Workhorse-Final-768x609.jpg 768w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Peters-Workhorse-Final-504x400.jpg 504w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Peters-Workhorse-Final-500x397.jpg 500w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Peters-Workhorse-Final-800x635.jpg 800w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Peters-Workhorse-Final.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Good Old Workhorse<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">This oil painting pays tribute to the quiet strength of Mississippi\u2019s rural life. The \u201cworkhorse\u201d could be the dependable Belarus tractor or the decades-old cow barn, both found in the rolling farmland of Lafayette County. Painted with a limited palette and informed by plein air studies, the scene radiates calm and familiarity. Layers of paint build the barn\u2019s weathered boards, honoring years of use and the beauty of hard work well done.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Peters-Both-Profile-2-731x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40774 lazyload\" style=\"width:auto;height:250px\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"731\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Peters-Both-Profile-2-731x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40774 lazyload\" style=\"width:auto;height:250px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Peters-Both-Profile-2-731x1024.jpg 731w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Peters-Both-Profile-2-214x300.jpg 214w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Peters-Both-Profile-2-768x1075.jpg 768w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Peters-Both-Profile-2-1097x1536.jpg 1097w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Peters-Both-Profile-2-1463x2048.jpg 1463w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Peters-Both-Profile-2-286x400.jpg 286w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Peters-Both-Profile-2-500x700.jpg 500w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Peters-Both-Profile-2-800x1120.jpg 800w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Peters-Both-Profile-2-1280x1792.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Peters-Both-Profile-2.jpg 1768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 731px) 100vw, 731px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Artist Bio<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Linda J. Peters is a Mississippi landscape painter whose work captures the character and beauty of her home state. Born and raised in Hamilton, she is a self-taught artist working primarily in oils, with a passion for painting en plein air (painting outdoors)\u2014immersed in the fields, rivers, and skies that define Mississippi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now living in Lafayette County near Oxford with her husband, Brad, Linda is an active leader in the arts. She belongs to organizations such as the Oxford Artists\u2019 Guild, Mississippi Oil Painters Association, Plein Air South, and the Yoknapatawpha Arts Council, and she founded the Mississippi Plein Air Painters to celebrate the state&#8217;s unique landscapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Her artwork and her leadership in building a statewide plein air community have been featured in <em>Mississippi Outdoors<\/em> magazine and local newspapers. She has received numerous awards and grants from the Mississippi Arts Commission for advancing the arts as both cultural expression and community gathering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Linda is dedicated to connecting people to Mississippi through the arts. She leads weekly studio sessions in partnership with the Yoknapatawpha Arts Council and exhibits her work at Pacesetter Gallery in Flowood and the Oxford Artists\u2019 Guild Gallery in Southern Magnolia. Travelers can experience Mississippi\u2019s landscapes through her paintings \u2014 from the Delta\u2019s open fields to the rolling hills around Oxford \u2014 and discover why the state\u2019s art scene is as rich and inspiring as its natural beauty.<a href=\"http:\/\/pacesettergallery.com\/\"><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#efefef;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;galleryId&quot;:&quot;6a4262ab25c10&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/gallery\" class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a4262ab25dff&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a4262ab25dff\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-id=\"40779\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Williamson-Final-2_1-632x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40779 lazyload\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/4\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"632\" height=\"1024\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-id=\"40779\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Williamson-Final-2_1-632x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40779 lazyload\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/4\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Williamson-Final-2_1-632x1024.jpg 632w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Williamson-Final-2_1-185x300.jpg 185w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Williamson-Final-2_1-247x400.jpg 247w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Williamson-Final-2_1-500x810.jpg 500w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Williamson-Final-2_1.jpg 741w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 632px) 100vw, 632px\" \/><\/noscript><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Final<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">Jules Williamson<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">Hometown: Brandon, MS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Southern Memory<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">This acrylic painting reflects the artist\u2019s childhood in Mississippi, where Saturday mornings were often spent fishing with her father. The scene isn\u2019t just about catching fish\u2014it\u2019s about being surrounded by the quiet beauty of nature. The only sounds are the wind moving through the trees, the soft splash of fish breaking the surface, and the gentle stir of life hidden beneath lily pads and behind cattails. Even on days when the fish didn\u2019t bite, there was always something unexpected to see &#8211; an alligator slipping away, a crane lifting into the air, or the shimmer of sunlight across still water. This piece is both a memory and a reflection of the simple, enduring beauty Mississippi has to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Artist Bio<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Williamson-Profile-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40780 lazyload\" style=\"width:225px;height:auto\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Williamson-Profile-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40780 lazyload\" style=\"width:225px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Williamson-Profile-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Williamson-Profile-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Williamson-Profile-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Williamson-Profile-768x769.jpg 768w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Williamson-Profile-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Williamson-Profile-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Williamson-Profile-800x801.jpg 800w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Williamson-Profile.jpg 1199w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jules Williamson is an artist based in Brandon, Mississippi. She has been painting since she was a child, and her passion for art has grown stronger over the years. In her early years, her love for animals led her to wildlife realism as her main focus in art. Each piece is filled with intricate details that draw the viewer in, inviting them to truly appreciate the beauty of the animal world. She has always been drawn to the beauty of nature and its ever-changing colors and textures.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She finds herself constantly experimenting with different techniques and styles in her work. In her later years, she has ventured into the vibrant, dynamic world of contemporary art, exploring bold colors, abstract shapes, and engaging textures. Her art is a reflection of her journey through life, capturing moments and emotions and expressing them in a playful and free-spirited manner. Her preferred medium is acrylics, but she is always open to trying new techniques and experimenting with different styles. As an artist, she is constantly evolving, pushing herself to grow with each piece she creates.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She has been creating art for more than 20 years, and her work has been featured in various galleries across Mississippi and parts of Florida.<a href=\"http:\/\/pacesettergallery.com\/\"><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-e51bd11f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">Laura T. Summerford<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">Hometown: Fulton, MS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;galleryId&quot;:&quot;6a4262ab266c1&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/gallery\" class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a4262ab268b8&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a4262ab268b8\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-id=\"40782\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Summerford-Dixie-Final-1024x856.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40782 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"856\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-id=\"40782\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Summerford-Dixie-Final-1024x856.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40782 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Summerford-Dixie-Final-1024x856.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Summerford-Dixie-Final-300x251.jpg 300w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Summerford-Dixie-Final-768x642.jpg 768w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Summerford-Dixie-Final-479x400.jpg 479w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Summerford-Dixie-Final-500x418.jpg 500w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Summerford-Dixie-Final-800x669.jpg 800w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Summerford-Dixie-Final.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Final<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dixie Country Store<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">The Dixie Country Store is nestled in the small community of Marietta, MS. It originally opened in 1939 as &#8220;Smith&#8217;s&#8221; and reopened in 2016. It is certain to delight young and old alike. The store is home to many candies that we rarely find and remember from our childhood. Children of all ages will enjoy the large assortment of candies and taste the goodies their parents and grandparents enjoyed. Fried pies and fudge will delight visitors, along with antiques from days gone by. The store is open on Friday from 10-3 and Saturday from 9-5. While visiting Mississippi, chat with the locals. There are many locations to explore. I hope you enjoy your visit to the &#8220;Hospitality State&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><em>Dixie Country Store<\/em> has been the subject of several of my watercolors. I see the beauty in the old store. From the exterior, with its antique signs and gas pumps, to the interior, where the community of long ago once shopped, it is a piece of history. The store has aged, but it stands as a nostalgic reminder of times gone by, when you knew your neighbors and could leave your doors unlocked.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;galleryId&quot;:&quot;6a4262ab26c9b&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/gallery\" class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a4262ab26e64&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a4262ab26e64\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-id=\"42095\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Summerford-Farmer-Final-1024x856-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42095 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"856\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-id=\"42095\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Summerford-Farmer-Final-1024x856-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42095 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Summerford-Farmer-Final-1024x856-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Summerford-Farmer-Final-1024x856-1-300x251.jpg 300w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Summerford-Farmer-Final-1024x856-1-768x642.jpg 768w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Summerford-Farmer-Final-1024x856-1-479x400.jpg 479w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Summerford-Farmer-Final-1024x856-1-500x418.jpg 500w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Summerford-Farmer-Final-1024x856-1-800x669.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Final<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Farmers Market at the Depot<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">The Farmers Market at the Depot is in Downtown Tupelo, Mississippi. Each week, the market is filled with fresh produce, canned goods, freshly baked breads and desserts, and fresh-cut flowers. There are also a few artists and craftsmen each week. The family-friendly market is in a covered area with plentiful parking. The market would be a wonderful place to introduce children to the farmers who grow our food and to let them smell fresh vegetables. Each week, live music is provided by a local musician, along with tables where visitors can rest, have a snack, and enjoy the atmosphere.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">I chose the <em>Farmers Market at the Depot<\/em> as a subject because the South is known for its delicious vegetables, which are always in abundance there. I also thought that it would be an educational stop for children, and parents could pick up some homegrown goodies.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Artist Bio<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Summerford-Both-Profile.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40781 lazyload\" style=\"width:auto;height:250px\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Summerford-Both-Profile.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40781 lazyload\" style=\"width:auto;height:250px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Summerford-Both-Profile.jpg 900w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Summerford-Both-Profile-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Summerford-Both-Profile-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Summerford-Both-Profile-300x400.jpg 300w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Summerford-Both-Profile-374x500.jpg 374w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Summerford-Both-Profile-500x667.jpg 500w, https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Summerford-Both-Profile-800x1067.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Laura T. Summerford was born into a family of artistic ability. Her parents were very creative and nurtured that spirit in her and her brother. This atmosphere helped to mold Laura\u2019s future in the art field. From the time that she picked up her favorite red crayon, Laura was hooked. She would rather draw and color than anything else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Laura began watercoloring while majoring in graphic art at Itawamba Community College. The softness of the medium mesmerized her more than the harshness of oils and acrylics. Laura had an instant love for watercolors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While continuing studies at Mississippi University for Women, Laura found watercolors to be her choice medium. The light wash allows for many layers of color to show through her paintings. The layers work perfectly with her subjects, most of which are in various stages of decay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For many years, Laura traveled the South, searching for and documenting vintage buildings, neon and metal signs, brick-wall advertisements, and scenes of a much simpler time. From college onward, Laura kept a Polaroid camera with her at all times to document the scenes. Laura\u2019s favorite subjects have had a life well-lived.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Laura attended juried shows for many years while working as a graphic artist at in-house agencies and printing companies. Later, Laura worked for Wang\u2019s International, Inc. in Memphis, TN, where she designed gifts, tabletop items, seasonal items, crafts, cross-stitch books, and product packaging.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once again, Laura is documenting the South as she sees it.&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/pacesettergallery.com\/\"><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#efefef;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;galleryId&quot;:&quot;6a4262ab27795&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/gallery\" 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lends an uncommon grace to what might otherwise be seen as ordinary.&nbsp; Similar paths can be found across our state in parks, national byways, and private lands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">Capturing these scenes on canvas is always a challenge, yet I hope each painting conveys my deep emotional connection to the quiet, ever-changing beauty found throughout our state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Artist Bio<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/visitmississippi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Wellington-Profile-1-1024x880.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40632 lazyload\" style=\"width:200px\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"880\" 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class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Born in Sasebo, Japan, and rooted in Mississippi for most of her life, Susan has always felt a deep connection to the South\u2019s landscape and spirit. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Education with a concentration in Art from Mississippi College in 1978. Although life took her away from the studio for many years, she returned to painting with renewed passion once her children were grown\u2014embracing a long-held desire to create and express.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Susan\u2019s artistic journey is one of continuous growth and exploration. Unlike many artists who specialize in a single medium, she has pursued mastery across watercolor, pastel, and oil painting. Her dedication to learning has led her to study under master artists such as Roger Dale Brown, Stephanie Birdsall, and Joe Anna Arnett. She also credits her friend and mentor, Bob Tompkins, for encouraging her development. Deeply inspired by the writings of historic art figures like John Carlson and Edgar Payne, Susan blends classical principles with hands-on experience\u2014especially through painting en plein air, which has transformed the way she sees and interprets the world around her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Drawing inspiration from the places she knows best\u2014her Mississippi home and the scenes she discovers on her travels\u2014Susan paints from life, striving to capture not only what she sees but also what she feels. Her work seeks to reveal the quiet beauty and subtle color found in each subject, creating a visual narrative that stirs emotion and memory in the viewer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Susan\u2019s talent and vision have been recognized through awards and juried selections at local, state, and national levels. She has been recognized as a \u201cFav 15%\u201d winner by the Bold Brush Art Competition and has exhibited in three Oil Painters of America National Shows and two American Impressionist Society National Shows. Her work was recently selected for inclusion in the Degas Pastel Society International show and the National Oil and Acrylic Painters\u2019 International show, \u201cBest of America.\u201d&nbsp; One of her pieces has been acquired for the permanent collection of the Mississippi Governor\u2019s Mansion, and several have been featured on HGTV\u2019s <em>Home Town<\/em>.&nbsp; Additional accolades include honors from the Vicksburg Art Association, The Cedars Juried Show, Mississippi Watercolor Grand National Show, Art on the Rez, and Woman Painters of the Southeast<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Susan is an active member of several professional organizations, including Oil Painters of America, National Oil and Acrylic Painters, American Impressionist Society, Mississippi Oil Painters Association, Mississippi Plein Air Artists, and the Pastel Society of Mississippi. She holds signature membership in both the Mississippi Watercolor Society and the Degas Pastel Society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Her work is represented by the Caron Gallery in Tupelo and Laurel, the Jackson Street Gallery in Ridgeland, and Pacesetter Gallery in Flowood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When not painting, Susan enjoys reading, gardening, traveling, and spending cherished time with her husband, children, and grandchildren.<br><a href=\"http:\/\/pacesettergallery.com\/\"><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-e51bd11f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex 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style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">Bill Wilson<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">Hometown: Jackson, MS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Governor&#8217;s Mansion East Garden, Governor&#8217;s Mansion West Entrance, Governor&#8217;s Mansion East Gazebo, Main Entrance to the Governor&#8217;s Mansion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">The Mississippi governor\u2019s mansion is arguably one of the most beautiful in all of the country. 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His portraits are held in collections across the country, including private, government, and corporate collections. He has painted eight state Supreme Court justices and one governor for the Virginia Historical Society. The artist\u2019s work has hung in numerous galleries all over the South for decades. In 2007, he was named a Fellow of the Mississippi Arts Commission. Having worked and taught in most wet and dry mediums for most of his career, he is a trusted judge for shows across many disciplines. He is also a much-sought-after instructor for workshops and seminars, especially in figure and portrait painting.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The artist\u2019s illustration career has been truly diverse. He has created murals for organizations like the Mississippi Opera, spent time as a courtroom artist, and is an active political cartoonist. Ten years ago, he and his family founded Hapax Creative Production Company. Through it, they have produced and helped create movies and television commercials for Sony, Paramount, Warner Brothers, and many more. Working in numerous positions both in front of and behind the camera, Wilson\u2019s primary focus is predominantly on concept design, storyboarding, and general illustration work in the entertainment industry. He has also done motion graphics and animation, designed and sculpted puppets, and actively sculpts in clay for his concept design work. Wilson has written and illustrated five children\u2019s books, with two more slated for release this year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bill Wilson was Artist in Residence at the Mississippi Governor\u2019s Mansion from 2017 to 2019. In 2019, he collaborated with then-Governor Phil Bryant on a coffee-table book featuring the Governor\u2019s memoirs and more than sixty plein-air paintings by Wilson covering the mansion. The artist was granted unprecedented access, and for over two and a half years, he painted from life both inside the mansion and on the mansion grounds. The book, <em>The Governor\u2019s Mansion: A Memoir of The People\u2019s House<\/em>, was published in 2020 by University Press of Mississippi.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Additionally, Wilson was the Founder, Creative Director, and Illustrator for Pippin &amp; Maxx Arts and Entertainment. He served as Assistant Editor at <em>Mississippi Aesthetic<\/em> <em>Magazine<\/em> and is the current Art Director at <em>The American Spectator Magazine<\/em>. 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There is so much beauty in Mississippi; the state makes it easy for an artist to find inspiration.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">This artwork is primarily created with watercolor, with some accents in colored pencil, and was created on 300 lb cotton rag paper. Wet-on-wet techniques and large brushes set the scene. 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He has lived in Jackson all his life except for the two years he lived in Texas. He and his wife, Joan, have four grown children, Doug, Daniel, Jill, and Jacob, and they have seven grandchildren. Gary attended the Jackson Public Schools through tenth grade, then moved to Deer Park, Texas, where he graduated from high school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gary&#8217;s father sparked his interest in art at an early age. Walters attended Hinds Junior College and studied with Louis Walsh and Katherine Denton. While there, he won honors as the school&#8217;s most outstanding art student. He received a Bachelor&#8217;s Degree from Mississippi College, where he studied under Dr. Sam Gore and received the Bellaman Award for the most creative art student. Gary later earned a Masters Degree from Mississippi College.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over the past 45 years, Walters has had numerous one-man shows. 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