make creative studio is pleased to present 
artist elaine bankston

All are invited to a reception in the Gallery September 24, 2023 at 12:45 p.m. following worship at St. Giles Church.

meet elaine:

Artist Statement:
My faith and relationship with God influence everything I do, especially my art. My education has been unconventional, yet I believe it is all directed by God. Inspired by my travels as a
former flight attendant, I long to recreate the places I visited and capture the human spirit through portraiture. Initially influenced by the Mona Lisa when I visited the Louvre in Paris, the focus of my art is plein air painting of historical sites and wedding venues and portraits of people, homes and pets, using a variety of mediums such as oil pastels, oils, pastels, acrylic, watercolor, and charcoal. I have over 1,000 portrait commissions to date.
“So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” 1 Corinthians 10:31

The gallery is open for viewing Monday - Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.  Please note there are occasional events in the gallery which may impact this schedule.

Interested in exhibiting at the gallery?

Submissions are now being taken for artwork to be displayed in the Gallery.  Please contact Angie Cooke for more information at angie@makestudiorva.com.