‘Farming and Folks of the Tug Hill & Adirondack Regions,’ a solo exhibit featuring the work of Loretta Lepkowski is currently on display at the Old Forge Library.
An Opening Exhibit Reception will be held on Friday, August 2 from 5 to 8 p.m. in conjunction with the Old Forge First Friday Art Walk.
Lepkowski was raised on a small southern Lewis County dairy farm with a beautiful view of the Adirondacks.
Inspired by her upbringing and previous careers in social work and elementary education, she has a passion for painting portraits and working people in various mediums including watercolor, pastel, acrylic and charcoal.
Her narrative paintings offer visual stories of people often depicted in their environment.
Her favorite subjects are “salt of the earth” individuals who are resilient and have character.
Lepkowski is a signature artist with the Central NY Watercolor Society and has received awards from shows at VIEW in Old Forge and North Country Arts Council in Watertown where she also receives training from fine arts workshops.
