Watercolorist Deborah Mezick will be the featured artist at the Genetti Hotel’s Windows on 4th from May 20 through June 28. She will have an opening reception on First Friday, June 2, from 5 to 8 p.m., at the hotel, 200 W. Fourth St.

This event is free and open to the public.

“There are no art degrees in my background. No prestigious exhibits. There is simply a love of art,” Mezick said, according to the press release announcing the art show and reception.

Her earliest memory of really being involved in art was in high school. She had a great high school art teacher who kept her motivated and encouraged her to continue her studies in the arts, according to the release. She attended Virginia Commonwealth University and was accepted into the art education program.

“I met a wonderful man and just couldn’t let him get away. We married and raised three amazing young men. During that 30 years hiatus, my creativity was redirected to costumes, school projects, and redesigning our hundred-year-old home,” Mezick said in the release. “As the boys grew up and left the house, I knew I wanted to get back to my art. So in April 2008, I started taking a watercolor class and there my art journey started again.”

Over the years Deb has worked in different media but has always been drawn back to watercolors.

“It is not an easy medium. It is unforgiving and hard to control, but at the same time that is what makes it intriguing,” Mezick said.

Through the years Mezick has been accepted into many juried art shows and received numerous awards.

“I don’t want my artwork to become a job. I feel it is a God-given talent and He means for me to do it for my enjoyment and the enjoyment of others,” she said, according to the press release.

She has sold paintings to many private collectors and her paintings have been reproduced and published on the front page of the Sun-Gazette newspaper several times. Her watercolors are enjoyed by many throughout the region, according to the press release.

More of Mezick’s watercolors can be seen on her social media pages.

“As you view my work, my hope is that you see more than paint on paper. I want my paintings to draw an emotion or maybe a memory from your past,” she said. “I hope you enjoy.”

For more information, email Mezick at mezickdrb@aol.com

The event is sponsored by the Bald Eagle Art League and the Genetti.