Reception for Steve Rucker Feb. 9 at Foley Art Center

Reception for Steve Rucker Feb. 9 at Foley Art Center

The Foley Art Center will host an opening reception for Steve Ricker on Feb. 9 from 5-7 p.m. at its gallery located at 211 N. McKenzie St. (Hwy. 59) in downtown Foley. Ricker’s art will be on display throughout February.
An Illinois native, Ricker has had a lifelong passion for art. He joined the Foley Art Center after retiring to Spanish Fort. His mediums are charcoals and oil colors.
“I get my inspiration and vision from nature,’’ he said. “My style has evolved from realism to abstract/realism, which I hope draws the viewer into the painting to see the message I want to express. I paint high key with intense colors and in my recent work I’ve utilized large brushes and palette knives. This provides me with bold marks and the illusion of detail.’’
“Art gives me so much satisfaction and my hope is it also provides enjoyment to others.’’