Artwork on Display at Charles Cole

Jessie Vaughn of Ulysses has a variety of artwork on display at Charles Cole Memorial Hospital’s Irwin Medical Arts Center as part of the hospital’s Community Art Showcase.

Vaughn, a self-taught artist who began working with oils at the age of 14, works primarily with watercolors. Her realistic style typically centers on nature scenes. Included in her CCMH display are pieces that were painted at the hospital. “Christine’s Babies” was painted while her sister was a patient in the hospital’s intensive care unit and “Waiting” came about while visiting a friend at the hospital.

She has earned awards for her art and had a display at the Chautauqua Institute. Her work, which has been sold internationally, is currently on display at Frosty Hollow Bed & Breakfast in Coudersport. Vaughn teaches art classes for all ages at Frosty Hollow and Penn York Camp in Ulysses. She has also taught at an orphanage in Guatemala for the last several years.

Artists are featured for about six to eight weeks. The project has featured artists Karen Wolf of Sweden Township, Pat Bosworth of Port Allegany, Alyson Leach, Leslie Kelley, and Suzan Richar of Galeton, Naomi Keller, Heather Chilson, and Lindsey Francis of Coudersport, and Mercedes Schwartz of Smethport, according to chairperson Betty Wei.

“It’s a way for area residents to enjoy the talent and creativity of local artists and the hospital family is thrilled to make this opportunity possible,” she said.

For more information on the Community Art Showcase, contact Wei at 274-7910.