ARTIST BIO

Clark “Mick” McFerren, a high school English teacher, began to dabble in watercolor painting in 1990 after the birth of his first child. He needed a hobby that helped him unwind, was portable, and easy to engage in while watching a curious child.

Mick finds most of his subject matter in Iowa, neighboring states, and from family vacations. His work generally starts with a plein air sketch, he then uses the sketch and photographs to produce a finished work in his ‘studio.’

Watercolor painting is tremendously rewarding. The medium comes under the ‘creative influence’ of the watercolorist but tends to behave with a will of its own. A painting becomes a conversation with the paint and the paper—sometimes it turns into a debate and things really become a lot of fun! —McFerren

If you are interested in purchasing artwork contact Mick by email at canto23@aol.com

*Plein air is a French term meaning out of doors and refers to the practice of painting entire finished pictures out of doors.

Showcase Artwork at the Library

If you are a local artist interested in showcasing your artwork at the library contact Kellee by calling the library at (319)626-5701 or by email at kforkenbrock@northlibertyiowa.org.