FREE: Live Watercolor Demo with Artist John Preston

Overview

Gilded Pear Gallery Presents:

Watercolor Demonstration with Artist John Preston

Working with watercolors and his favorite brush, John Preston will create an original work inside the main gallery where his featured show, “European Travels” is currently on view. Refreshments will be served.

Event Details

• Demo Date: Saturday, October 17th from 2-4PM

• Exhibition Dates: Now thru November 14th, 2026

• Location: Gilded Pear Gallery, 808 3rd Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA

• Admission: Free and open to the public

• RSVP encouraged, but not required gildedpeargallery@gmail.com

About the Artist

John Preston has been painting the Midwestern landscape since 1984.

Preston's paintings primarily depict the dramatic climate of the Midwest, as well as its expansive skies and rolling fields. They often represent a feature against a backdrop of weather events from observation, memory and where necessary, imagination. Simple, visual attraction is the central motivation, and he enjoys finding an idea in an image, rather than finding an image for an idea.

Preston has exhibited nationally and is in many public and private collections, including Iowa State University, John Deere and the Chicago Federal Reserve.

About Gilded Pear Gallery

Gilded Pear Gallery is a contemporary art gallery located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, specializing in fine art, professional framing, and art appraisals. The gallery features over 70 artists and hosts rotating exhibitions regularly.