I grew up on a farm in northern South Dakota and always had a love for creating. My parents were both creative people; my father in carpentry, and my mother in sewing, and they never discouraged me from following my dream.
After graduating from college I taught art to grades 1 through 12 in a small school in northwest Iowa for three years. From there I worked for state government in Pierre, and finally found my way into the fast food business, where I worked for 26 years. Retirement was a very welcome reality two years ago, when I moved to Watertown to be closer to family.
At the present time I am reconnecting with my art, trying various media and different subject matter. Oil had always been my favorite medium, but I have since discovered watercolor, fiber, and polymer clays. I love using all these media, so am never bored with what I am doing.
I thank God every day for the gift of art He gave me, and when I paint or sculpt I try to reflect the beauty around me, whether it is in the landscape or in the eyes of a child.
OPEN STUDIO
Watertown Artists join together on August 2, 10 am to 4 pm!
You are cordially invited to join us during
OPEN STUDIO
The artists shall be in the studio to discuss their art and offer tours of the studio.
New artwork and reproductions shall be available for purchase.
This is a unique opportunity to visit with the talented individuals
who create marvelous works of art!
JOIN US AT OPEN STUDIO!
Some of the artists included in the event:
Patricia Johnson~Gloria Fredricks~Walter Foltz
Roxanne Kukuk~Larry Negaard~Ralph Wamsher
Doris Symens Armstrong
Saturday, August 2, 10 am to 4 pm
Check back for a map to all the Artists Studios!
HANDSCULPTED DOLLS, PAINTING in WATERCOLORS & OIL
DORIS SYMENS ARMSTRONG
Handcrafted-sculpted face, specialty clothing, accessories, all from the Artist- DORIS SYMENS ARMSTRONG
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