MEMBER GALLERY
Our website “Gallery” showcases works of our members. If you would like more information, please feel free to reach out to members who include their contact information.
June Dean
June Dean, an Alabama-based artist, is known for capturing wildlife in its natural surroundings. Her works in Genesis, Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor and Color Pencil have all taken artistic awards in competitions.
Coming from generations of artists, June has been involved in the art world since a child. Her artistic breakout came after taking a 20-year break from the art world. In her 40’s she began showing her artwork again. This hiatus gave her a new voice on canvas. June continues to experiment and stretch her skills.
June has been active is creating art clubs since the 1980’s. She is currently President of Artists Association of Central Alabama and established two programs, Open Studio in Dadeville and Open Studio in Alexander City, both a place where artists keep their brushes wet. Additionally, she has run an Art program in Auburn for over 15 years, also called Open Studio.
Diane Hough
Heres a little bit about myself: I love to draw with graphite pencil and my favorite subjects are my grandchildren. I am married with 2 daughters, 7 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. I have been a part of AACA almost from the start of the club and love getting together to share and learn from other members. I believe that my artistic talent is a blessing from God and should be used for His honor and glory.
Janet Gogan
Hi fellow artist’s! My name is Janet Dunham Gogan. My mother and brother were artists and would laugh at my pitiful attempts at painting. As a result I didn’t start painting till I was 60 years old. My granddaughter wanted me to go to art classes and I just fell in love with it. At the Octoberfest I meet some members of AACA and won their basket of goodies and as a result I joined the club.
These are a great group of artists of all types and degrees of talent. I enjoy the outings, showing in museums, the demos, and workshops we have. So if you enjoy painting or just doodling, come join in the fun. Keep your brushes wet and God bless you Janet.
Rebecca Mitchell
I am Rebecca Mitchell and I paint with fabric, button, beads and wire. My current passion is making mixed-media jewelry using glass, wire, beads, thread and found items. I also sew, crochet, knit, draw and embroider. I learned to hand embroider at age 7, hand sew by 9 and machine sew at age 11 on a treadle sewing machine. I enjoy the challenge of making something at little or no cost that is both beautiful and functional. I call my work Designs of the Heart as a part of me is in each piece.
I am originally from Alabama but have lived in several states in my lifetime. I am now retired and live in Alexander City, Alabama. I enjoy collecting antique sewing memorabilia, traveling, and learning new art and crafting techniques.
Joe Fehrmann
My very first home was in Dutchtown, a gritty old neighborhood just south of downtown Saint Louis. Now I live in Alabama, with its lush, green hills and streams. There were other homes in between, but those two places inspire my favorite subjects: the city and the forest.
I work only in oils. No other medium seems to have the same buttery texture and glow. Oil paint just feels right. It smells right.
You can reach me at jf@joefehrmann.com.
Sean Burnley
I was born in Greenville, Mississippi. Much of my early childhood was spent in the countryside of the Delta. After graduating from The Art Institute of Atlanta I built a career in advertising and design.
I was laid off in 2009 due to the housing crash but relying on my airbrush skills I began painting custom cars for a living. Later I opened a sign & t-shirt shop which was a struggle to get going. But my biggest life challenge was losing my wife of 25 years. In 2014 all my passion for Art died with her death. I simply found no joy in drawing or painting.
Since then, I have been in a slow recovery to regain that spark. In 2017 I remarried to a wonderful woman who is my rock and my inspiration. I’m learning to feel the emotion in Art and explore the colors of a vibrant palette. Like a Phoenix, I will rise from the ashes. Thank you for your support.