I’m an artist because I have always enjoyed drawing and believe we should explore the things we are passionate about. Early on I discovered my fascination with people and began focusing on portrait art. This fascination arose out of the desire to understand human behavior. Human behavior is complex, as is portrait work.

My art experience spans over a 30-year period. I have illustrated children’s books, designed business cards, book covers, and logos. As well as exhibited and won awards for my work. As I have grown so has my work. I am currently working as a Free Lance Illustrator and creating work for my website. My most recent pieces are movie posters and social conscious illustrations. I recently completed the Visual Passage Illustration program. From this program I discovered my “Wheelhouse” and have returned to my love for graphite and charcoal drawing digitally applying thin layers of color. I am currently completing art for my website which will get well known Art Directors attention. My deepest desire is to become a published illustrator.

“Experience the Art — First Hand, This First Friday in the Crossroads” Alex Hamil, local Plein Air (outdoor) Painter and Director of the Brush Creek Art Walk (bcawfoundation.org) along with a few fellow artists will be on hand to demonstrate and discuss outdoor painting. Over 60 original framed works are currently on display and for sale at the Lexitas gallery space. These paintings will remain on display through July when they’re planning another First Friday event with hopefully more artists and any potential purchasing patrons. Show your support for the Kansas City visual arts scene by making it down to First Friday this week.

June First Friday Reception, June 3, 2022, at the Lexitas Office/Gallery located at 1608 Locust, from 5pm to 8pm. All works on display are for SALE and more information found out www.bcawfoundation.org.

Drinks and Appetizers Served

Free Parking

Beggars Table is honored to host two bodies of work by Rebecca Stone: Enchanted Quill and Between All Things.

Artist Statement: Enchanted Quill (digital art) 

Enchanted Quill is a digital art series that takes aspects of our reality and opens the door to what lies beyond. The series explores a whimsical world, filled with magical creatures and people. What happens if a rabbit’s head sits on a woman’s body, or a cloud turns into a dragon? Here, mermaids swim beneath the sea, and foxes have kingdoms deep in the forest. Enchanted Quill is drawn digitally by Rebecca Stone using the IPad app Procreate. This series started with the goal of drawing pieces within a unified style and story, but quickly evolved into a multi-year passion project. Now, it embodies not only digital art, but also print-making and wearables. Rebecca works professionally as a graphic designer, and this series helps her to stay creatively motivated in her day to day. She hopes it adds whimsy to your life, as it has her own. 

Artist Statement: Between all Things (mixed media) 

I believe that all people, creatures and things are inherently connected. Through our Creator, we are unified under the cosmos. If we are all connected, then that means the Creator exists within us, within all things, and between all things. We experience a range of emotions and live distinctly different lives, and among this diversity, we universally feel a messy range of emotions. When we come face to face with something larger than life, we have the potential to feel awestruck or even fearful. For example, when staring down the depths of the Grand Canyon, or looking up to the top of Mount Rainier, we can be at a loss for words in its greatness. Similarly, I feel this level of awe and reverence when in the presence of my Creator. This series of paintings is a visualization of my spiritual journey and meditations. 

My artwork is an attempt at inspiring awe to keep our Creator near.

Beggars Table is honored to host two bodies of work by Rebecca Stone: Enchanted Quill and Between All Things.

Enchanted Quill (digital art)
Enchanted Quill is a digital art series that takes aspects of our reality and opens the
door to what lies beyond. The series explores a whimsical world, filled with magical
creatures and people. What happens if a rabbit’s head sits on a woman’s body, or a
cloud turns into a dragon? Here, mermaids swim beneath the sea, and foxes have
kingdoms deep in the forest. Enchanted Quill is drawn digitally by Rebecca Stone using the IPad app Procreate. This series started with the goal of drawing pieces within a unified style and story,
but quickly evolved into a multi-year passion project. Now, it embodies not only
digital art, but also print-making and wearables. Rebecca works professionally as a
graphic designer, and this series helps her to stay creatively motivated in her day to
day. She hopes it adds whimsy to your life, as it has her own.

Artist Statement Between all Things (mixed media)
I believe that all people, creatures and things are inherently connected. Through our
Creator, we are unified under the cosmos. If we are all connected, then that means
the Creator exists within us, within all things, and between all things. We experience
a range of emotions and live distinctly different lives, and among this diversity, we
universally feel a messy range of emotions. When we come face to face with
something larger than life, we have the potential to feel awestruck or even fearful.
For example, when staring down the depths of the Grand Canyon, or looking up to
the top of Mount Rainier, we can be at a loss for words in its greatness. Similarly, I
feel this level of awe and reverence when in the presence of my Creator. This series
of paintings is a visualization of my spiritual journey and meditations. My artwork is an attempt at inspiring awe to keep our Creator near.