The artist for this banner is Addie Hirschten. Hirschten is a contemporary impressionist painter and teacher with the Indianapolis Art Center. You can currently view 20 of her new paintings celebrating summer in Indiana at Gallery Two, 5912 North College Avenue.

Upcoming classes at the Indianapolis Art Center include Art Nouveau, Impressionist and Acrylic Painting. Fresh paintings are posted every Wednesday on her website at: www.artistaddie.com. Hirschten also performs as a storyteller in libraries and schools throughout Indiana utilizing her background as a children's librarian and musician. Behind all of Hirschten's artwork and performances is a message of celebration for the world we live in. By passing on paintings and stories, she hopes to plant seeds of inspiration and healing for others. To join her monthly newsletter full of inspiring quotes, upcoming classes and new paintings email: ahirschten@gmail.com