Art Chowder November | December, Issue 24 | Page 17

T hough she has produced art for more than 20 years, she has only been showing since 2007. “Artists work hard to get to the point where they approve of their paintings.” Some Facebook posts say reworked in the title, to show Nora is an artist with an eye for fine details. There’s an indescribable quality about Nora’s work. Each piece is like looking at home, even though it is actually her former hometown near Seaton’s Grove. Time stands still in each painting, and suddenly life seems a little less complicated, dare I say, peaceful. First and for most. Head downtown to celebrate the creativity of local artists and enjoy free refreshments while you mingle with friends old and new. Find participating locations at downtownspokane.org, and make plans to see it first, hear it first, and taste it first. Though she taught herself to paint, you don’t have to. Nora is going to start teaching classes from her studio. “I want to pass the knowledge I’ve acquired along and help others channel their creative energy,” because, as she points out, “Creating is the most natural thing in the world. Everyone is creative.” For information on classes and Nora’s work, follow her on Facebook and visit her website. https://www.facebook.com/Nora-Egger- Artist-195346397143641/ https://noraegger.com/ December Poster Artist | Debbie Hughbanks | Snowy Owl Debbie Hughbanks is a professional artist specializing in wildlife, equine & domestic animal paintings, as well as figurative and western themed pieces. Working most often in pastel or acrylic she still finds time to explore other mediums. The connection she feels for the subjects she paints, as well as the passion and joy she experiences in the actual creation of the work, is evident in each unique completed piece of art. Debbie is a Master Emeritus Member of Woman Artists of the West and a Signature Member of several other national organizations. November | December 2019 For event listings visit firstfridayspokane.org Most venues open 5-8pm 17