Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Congratulations, Kathy Tupper!

Kathy Tupper receives Arts Award at National Alternatives Conference

Kathy Tupper of Nashville received the Howie the Harp Artist Award at the Alternatives Conference 2015 in Memphis, TN on October 16, 2015.  The award is presented each year at the National Alternatives Conference to honor a peer who has done outstanding work in the world of art.  Kathy Tupper was named the outstanding Tennessee artist in recognition of her talents and her participation in the Healing Arts Project, Inc.  Kathy brings lots of color into her playful abstracts that are filled with minute detail.  She uses vivid colors in expressive designs to take the viewer to a beautiful place.

The plaque presented to Kathy Tupper includes an image of Howie the Harp with his full blown hair and beard.  Kathy represents the commitment of HAPI artists for self-expression to let the community know that artistic talent reflects the individual. 

Kathy fills her life with art each day, and has explored different art mediums to reach varied  unique effects. She says that “Creating art makes me feel curious and happy by exploring different techniques, and focus and exhilarated.”  
"Olutoko" by Kathy Tupper

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