VERNON, Ind. – Perceptions Yoga, Mindfulness & Art is inviting the public to the September art show featuring the work of Mike Allen. The show opens in Vernon on September 1, with an artist reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Refreshments will be served.
Allen was raised and went to school in North Vernon and now lives in Seymour, working full-time as an herbalist. He is a student of well known artist Kay Fox and finds painting creating art to be therapeutic in nature.

“Our artist receptions are great opportunities to meet the artist, learn about art, have great conversations, and connect with other art lovers in our community, all while supporting a great cause,” said Charlinda Evans, president of Perceptions, a nonprofit devoted to providing affordable art, yoga, and mindful practices in Jennings County.

Allen’s artwork will be on display and for sale at affordable prices at the opening and during regular gallery hours on Tuesdays from noon to 5 pm, Thursdays from 1:30 pm to 5 pm and Saturdays from 11 am to 2 p.m. the entire month of September. A closing reception will take place September 29 from 5 to 7 p.m. so that individuals can pick up purchased items or buy any unsold items.

“While painting is not my main career, I have been painting for about four years now,” said Allen. “I didn’t even know that I could paint. It wasn’t until I began my journey of personal healing that I was advised to discover my painting abilities. I met a great art teacher (Kay Fox of Kay Fox Art & Design) and she has guided me on this journey of finding my inner artist.”

He continued, saying “I find art very therapeutic and can get lost in the moment when I am creating. I have done some research on my family heritage, and I have found connections to Scotland. I currently have a series of paintings with Scottish influence. I like to paint landscapes, architecture and animals. My favorite medium is oil and you will see that I use a palette knife to add texture in several of my pieces.”

For more information visit www.facebook.com/northvernonyoga or www.perceptionsyoga.org