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"Wordlessness" Receives Purchase Award

Eric's portrait entitled "Wordlessness" was part of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Council for the Arts 12th Annual Juried Exhibition. Several pieces from this and other exhibitions were selected to participate in Southmoreland High School's Annual Art Gala in November of 2008. "Wordlessness" received the People's Choice award and was purchased for their permanent collection.





"Wordlessness"
mixed media
48"x36"
2007

Eric Feather Wins "Best of Show" in Juried Exhibition

Bedford Gazette article by Elizabeth Coyle, October 11, 2008

Bedford architecture attracts many an artist and the home now owned by the towns mayor is one of the most picturesque buildings and a favorite of local artist Eric Feather.

The oil painting of William and Francie Leibfreids home along South Richard St., Bedford, is one of 79 entries at the 24th Annual Juried Fine Arts Show now on exhibit at the Bedford County Arts Center. Feather, 39, of King, won Best of Show for his painting titled, Oblique.

Feather said he is most taken by the interesting entrance that gave the painting its name. The corner, angled entrance appeals to me a lot as well as the layout of the yard and architecture of the house itself, Feather said.

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