War Memorial

Artist Bio: Katy L. Kane is a creative person, not only known for her use of bright and happy colors but also for her versatility and ability to turn anything into art. Katy did not have formal art training and never considered and art degree but has always found solace and joy in the act of creating art. She never seriously considered becoming a professional artist until meeting her husband in 2009, at which point he became her biggest fan and supporter, urging her to delve deeper into her creative mind and spread her art around the world! Katy grew up in a beautiful “holler” in the rural hills outside of Gravette. Katy was free to explore the many acres of land her family owned and found inspiration in her long walks through the woods; the raw beauty of God's great creation never ceased to amaze her. She still draws upon this beauty for her many paintings and artistic creations. Katy holds a B.A. in anthropology from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. She loves to travel. Her interest in other cultures gives her art depth and diversity. She believes art can help people in many ways, like in therapeutic ways for veterans and war victims. She wants to help people in this way and teach people art skills they can go out and teach to others. Katy has been on a couple of mission trips, the most recent to Honduras with her husband who is training to be a horticulturist, so they both support sustainability and cleaning up our good green earth!

Design Concept: My “Happy Crawdad” is coming out of his little home to inform the community that this drains to the stream. I grew up catching crawdads and have always found them spunky, so I think if they could talk they would definitely tell us to keep our trash out of their homes.

Katy Kane

Happy Crawdad

Harrison Carlock

Why?

Artist Bio: Harrison Carlock is 17 years old. He has lived in central Arkansas his whole life. He has a giant family including six siblings whom he loves. Currently, he is wrapping up his senior year at Maumelle High School, where he has taken part in many activities and sports. He enjoys playing soccer, skateboarding, listening to music (and producing it), drawing, hanging out with friends, and many other hobbies. He enjoys mentoring younger kids at church. He has always loved thinking outside the box and being creative in ways that others can't or won't be. He also possesses a strong work ethic in whatever he does. He plans to go to college at UCA where he will pursue degrees in design and physical therapy.

Design Concept: ​My artwork consists of a cartoon fish holding the bony remains of a fellow fish in his arms, screaming "why?" while surrounded by the current of polluted drainage water. I feel that this is a fun approach to the project that still enforces the message of conservation.

Krista Hawkins

Fourche Creek Dragon

​Artist Bio: Artist Krista Hawkins was born in Vancouver, Canada. She moved to Arkansas her freshman year and has made Little Rock her home since. Krista’s unique style of painting was developed when she was 16 years old. Her artistic influence came from a family friend, Daphne Odjig, a famous Canadian native artist. Krista has taken various art classes in college, but pursued degrees in business. She works part-time from a home studio with hopes to one day further her love and passion for creating art into a full-time career. She is also a mother of two girls and is an assistant coach to the Arkansas Performance Running Club. Krista’s focus has mostly been acrylic based canvas paintings. She enjoys travelling and studying world mythology. Much of her works inspiration comes from the visualizations she pulls from mythology and folklore. Krista also enjoys sculpture and ceramics. She currently is learning large scale mosaic sculpture with hopes to further her artistic possibilities in to that field as well in the near future.
 
Design Concept: Dragons traditionally symbolize potent powers. The dragon brings upon the essence of life and bestows its power in the form of the season bringing water from rain, warmth from sunshine, wind from the sea and soil from the earth. A dragon is the ultimate representation of the forces of Mother Nature. Some dragons are spirits of the water. This water dragon does not represent evil. Instead it produces rain and peace. Particularly these powers control water, rainfall, hurricanes and floods. Such divine creatures are looked at as symbols of good fortune that bestow safety on the innocent and ward off evil spirits. This dragon mural is a symbol of good fortune for our divine protection to the Arkansas River.

Artist Bio: Brianna Peterson in a native Arkansas artist. Although she was born in California, she has spent the majority of her life in Central Arkansas. She earned a Bachelor's Degree in Art with an emphasis in Education from the University of Central Arkansas in Conway in 2010. She currently works as a High School Art Educator. When she isn't creating art as examples for her students, she divides her time among personal art projects and enjoying nature. Typically, the two go hand-in-hand. Her paintings are often whimsical illustrations influenced by nature. Her subject matter varies from bugs riding bicycles to deer sipping coffee. She has displayed her work at a variety of public events in Little Rock and San Diego, CA. She intends to continue teaching and learning from her students as well as being humbled by nature.
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Design Concept: “AquaCulture” is a depiction of the Arkansas River from the banks of the River Trail. The subject matter consists of a euphoric scene of the Arkansas River, which includes native fish swimming in the water, and the Little Rock skyline peering in the background. The view is inspired from imagery along the Arkansas River Trail, where many Arkansans enjoy outdoor activities. This scene rests on the surface of the municipal storm drain to serve as a reminder that they are a direct link to our beloved bodies of water.

Brianna Peterson

AquaCulture

Artist Bio: The seventh of eight children, Lorria Eubanks grew up in North Little Rock. Her parents fostered a natural artistic talent that they saw in her as a young child. They would give her boxes of recycled household items with which she would make crafty art. Art has been her favorite pastime for as long as she can remember. At UALR she minored in Studio Art. Since 2007 she has worked to teach art to inner city students. She hosts art camps and after-school programs, helps non-profit organizations, and does private commission art. In 2011, she enrolled in the UALR Masters of Education program for secondary school with an emphasis on art. Her art has been displayed in the local newspaper, galleries, businesses, and museums. In 2003, she was honored with an Arkansas Tribute to Artist award from Philander Smith College. She currently resides in North Little Rock with her husband. At home, she creates silk scarf paintings, fused glass jewelry, printmaking, oil and acrylic paintings, paper art, and mixed media paintings.

Design Concept: When I first heard of this project and the connection between trash going down the storm drain ending up in our creeks and streams, I immediately thought of two frogs. My frogs want to share the message that everything that goes down the drain ends up polluting their home. Here they are. I hope that you enjoy them.

Lorria Eubanks

Frogs

Tyree Robinson & Chauncey Jones

Cat Fisherman

​Artist Bio – Tyree Robinson: I was born to Lakeisha Cooksey, my mother, and Tyree Robinson Sr., my father. I grew up as a shy kid in elementary and one of my favorite classes that made me feel comfortable was art. My parents were very satisfied with my talent and always supported everything I created. As I moved up to high school I grew out of my shy stage because of my artistic abilities. I currently attend North Little Rock High School West Campus and in the class of 2015. My drive to produce and stay in the creative field of art comes from the support of my family, friends, and teachers because they motivate in my artwork and in my life to stay on the road of success. After high school, I plan on attending the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, and I plan to major in graphic design and illustration. I also have an interest in being a car painter in Collision Repair. At the end of my days I always see myself as a bright young man with a successful future coming my way.
 
Artist Bio -- Chauncey Jones: Growing up art has always been a big influence in my life.  Ever since I could remember I have always found joy for creating art and feeling that great rush and excitement of showing my parents my artwork of a cartoon I've drawn for them and they would praise me for my accomplishments.  Now that I am older I have gained the experience of having my work displayed in my own galleries and even including winning a few competitions and being involved with many social events dealing with art and I am very proud and honored to have been picked along with my partner Tyree to share our art to the public.

Design Concept: Our idea is based off the Arkansas River and all its wonderful opportunities for outdoor fun. Our image displays a fisherman out on the river fishing for a wild catfish. Arkansas is known for its abundance of catfish, which is why we went with this idea. We also added one of Arkansas’s iconic, historic bridges.​