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The creative process

Locals watch artist in residence at work

—Daily Freeman-Journal photo by Adri Sietstra Artist in Residence, Cord McMahon, works on a block printing demonstration piece Thursday evening. Webster City residents had the opportunity to stop by and watch McMahon in his element as a part of the LLBRV Artist in Residence series in downtown Webster City.

Webster City residents had the opportunity to check out the work of local artist, Cord McMahon, Thursday evening at the downtown Artist in Residence space.

“Legacy Learning has written the grant with Hotel Motel Tax monies to bring a visiting artist to the community for a year and as part of that, we want the visiting artist to meet the community,” said Maureen Seamonds, LLBRV board member. “We’re going to start a series of Thursday nights from 4 to 6 p.m. where people can just drop in.”

Each week an artist will provide a demonstration using the medium of their choice. Artists of upcoming workshops will also be providing demonstrations.

“You can stop in and see what they are doing and see if it’s interesting to you. Bring your friends,” Seamonds said.

Seamonds encourages individuals to attend the workshops and stop out and meet the artists who will be working in the space.

“Don’t be intimidated to try something. You don’t have to know it already,” said Seamonds. “We’re going to relax, be social, share a beverage, share insights, and conversation.”

According to Seamonds, LLBRV is also encouraging local artists to utilize the space.

“We’re going to have other drawing tables and workspaces here so some of the other young artists who are going to come, will start working here a little bit too,” said Seamonds.

Cord McMahon is currently working in the Artist in Residence space on Second Street next to Home Appliance and repair.

“So far it’s been really good,” said McMahon. “I’ve had some people come in. It’s been a little slow but it’s probably a normal transition from a bigger city to a smaller city.”

McMahon’s love of dogs is a major part of his work. He has even had the opportunity to draw the dogs of local residents for them.

“So far I’ve gotten a lot of work done. I’m working on a new show that I’m hoping to have maybe in two or three months,” said McMahon.

At Thursday evening’s event McMahon demonstrated block printing for individuals who stopped by to see his workspace.

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