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Artist Sun Sohovich.Photo by John Highsmith<\/p><\/div>\n

The event that puts artists in the hot seat\u2014asking them to create a work of art in an hour with an audience\u2014returns to Laurel Ridge Country Club in Waynesville on Saturday, June 15, from 4:30-9 p.m. QuickDraw is all in good fun, raising funds to buy classroom art supplies for Haywood County schools. Besides the live artmaking, festivities include an auction of the artists\u2019 work, demonstrations, a small works gallery and a dinner.<\/p>\n

Participating artists say that they do prepare for the event\u2014deciding on canvas size and timing themselves with their chosen subjects. Still, says Sun Sohovich, \u201cthe event provides an adrenaline rush, with my heart pounding as I create under pressure.\u201d She aims to complete a large canvas that, at auction, will translate into a substantial donation for the school. \u201cIt\u2019s a personal growth opportunity,\u201d she says, \u201cpushing me beyond my comfort zone. My mind races in various directions, and maintaining focus to complete a piece within an hour is a thrilling challenge.\u201d<\/p>\n

Teresa Pennington, whose medium is colored pencils, agrees that the pressure is tough. \u201cWith colored pencil, you have a very tiny point to work with and a lot of paper to cover,\u201d she says. \u201cThe best thing about QuickDraw is when the auction is over and you are happy with the amount raised for your efforts. The patrons think you produce a piece in an hour when in reality you have spent countless hours preparing and agonizing over the stress.\u201d For her, it\u2019s the end result that makes it all worthwhile. \u201cOver the years of this event, I have been told by many art teachers that the money raised by QuickDraw is the only money they have to buy art supplies. The teachers should not have to purchase paint brushes and paint, or pencils and paper, or clay for pottery. That is the reason I choose to worry and fret every year over what I will draw. It\u2019s for the kids.\u201d<\/p>\n

Jo Ridge Kelley has participated in the event since it began in 2001. As a former high school art teacher, she understands the value of the event and its mission. \u201cI\u2019m very passionate about supporting the broadening of the minds of our young people through a positive art experience,\u201d she says. \u201cI love how the space is overflowing with creative energy, and I enjoy seeing all the returning artists and meeting the new ones. And the joyful spirit of the art lovers in attendance is just so inspiring.\u201d<\/p>\n

She works on a 36\u201d x 36\u201d canvas each year. \u201cIt\u2019s a lot of fun to push those luscious oil pigments around with a palette knife and then soften the edges with a brush,\u201d she says. \u201cIt can be a magical experience\u2014and the music I\u2019m playing through my earphones helps tremendously.\u201d<\/p>\n

To learn more, visit QuickDrawofWNC.com<\/a> or call 828.734.5747. Tickets are $125 and include the live art event, auction and dinner.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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