Create “TRU-ly Amazing Art” during plein air painting event with presidential descendant Wesley Truman Daniel
Top: Artist Wesley Truman Daniel is pictured working with acrylics over spray paint on “Prickly Hair,” which is part of a limited edition anthro-botanical series he began in 2022. Truman Daniel will lead a plein air painting event at the Harry S. Truman Little White House on April 12. Bottom: Wesley Truman Daniel created the musically gifted grizzly “Chuck Beary” mural for a Chicago recording studio. (Contributed photos)
On Friday, April 12, from 10:00am – 1:00pm, artists can immerse in a plein air painting experience and competition with presidential descendant Wesley Truman Daniel on the grounds of the Harry S. Truman Little White House, 111 Front Street, Key West, Florida. “Plein Air Painting with Wesley Truman Daniel” is the second installment in The Key West Harry S. Truman Foundation’s recently launched “TRU-ly Amazing Art” series.
A Chicago-based professional artist, art instructor, and muralist, Wesley Truman Daniel is the great-grandson of President Harry S. Truman. Throughout the session he will paint alongside of and interact with the participating artists, providing assistance and exchanging insights on the plein air style. Each registered participant will be provided with an authentic 1911 roof shingle from the Truman Little White House for their canvas. Artists bring their own outdoor painting supplies, such as easel or plein air box and tripod, paint, brushes, brush washing container, etc. Light refreshments will be served.
Judging for the competition is to take place at a Truman Music Series concert held on the Little White House grounds that evening, with the winning artwork selected by concert attendees “popular vote.” The winning artist will win a tour around Key West for a party of six in the Foundation’s elegant vintage Lincoln Cosmopolitan stretch limousine that Truman used during his 1945-53 Presidency, acquired by the Foundation in 2021. The winner’s artwork will also be placed on permanent display in the Truman Foundation gallery.
“TRU-ly Amazing Art” events benefit the Harry S. Truman Little White House and are presented with the support of the Monroe County Tourist Development Council. The mission of the not-for-profit Harry S. Truman Foundation is to preserve Florida’s only presidential museum—the Harry S. Truman Little White House—and to provide programming that supports civic engagement, education, and the historical and cultural influences of the Truman era. Tickets and registration are available at www.trumanlittlewhitehouse.
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