Marge Mero

Mixed Media Artist

Being an artist has been a dream of mine since I was quite young. I took art classes through high school and then other classes off and on as family and work requirements allowed. As soon as I retired from Washington Water Power (now Avista), I took drawing classes at Corbin Senior Center and joined RRAFA. Immediately after that, I became totally involved with genealogy and taking photos.  I do an occasional painting and have shown my art or photos for the last three years at the community art exhibit in Lake Havasu City, Arizona during our winters there.

School teachers were always very important in my life, especially my art teachers. They encouraged me when I most needed it. Art and photography was inspired by my mother (RRAFA member, Julia Schopp, who passed away in 2008).

I have taken various art and calligraphy classes from several of the local artists.  My art is for my pleasure.  Years ago, after a watercolor class from a Whitworth instructor, I was determined to sell my work.  This is no longer a goal.  I enjoy doing and seeing art for my enjoyment and love to learn new processes.

My art includes watercolor, pencil, colored pencil, pen and ink, pastels (not currently), crafts, and photography.

margemero@yahoo.com

David Millican

Painter

David grew up in Colorado Springs and began painting in oils at the age of 17. At age 19 he entered the US Marine Corps during WWII. After the war he entered Los Angels Pacific College and continued with painting under the instruction of two teachers, one of which was Mr. Goode, a renowned portrait artist.

Later on he spent several semesters in art classes at Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa. His work as a general contractor took him into architectural drafting and design for many years. In 1998 her retired and moved to Spokane where he began oil painting again. David does landscapes, portraits, ships, lighthouses and still lifes.

I am presently retired and live in Spokane, WA with Zelma, my wife of fifty five years.  We are the proud parents of three daughter and one son who have all together given us nine grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.