New Works Review

	Art
		Aileen McLeod is a multi-medium artist/teacher, she has always loved to paint and share her knowledge. She enjoys painting most subjects but her main love is Portrait Painting and welcomes the challenge of commissions. Her love of roses can be seen in Aileen’s floral pieces whether it be in oils, acrylics, pastel or water colours. She also has a love for Porcelain Painting and has won some awards for this medium. Aileen’s style varies but is always compatible with her subject and each painting is unique in its variance. Aileen loves to Paint! Visit Aileen's New Works Review art page.
		Murray MeLeod has been involved in the Arts for many years. His landscapes and seascapes are in traditional mode, painted in Acrylics or Oils. His work has been presented to various VIP identities. Aeronautical and naval topics are another aspect of his work. He welcomes commissions to create images of a person’s most valuable asset; the family home! Murray has also compiled a series of Historical Illustrated Stories which are available on CD. Visit Murray's New Works Review art page.
		Sarah LaBarge is currently a junior at Ball State University in Muncie, IN, majoring in art and minoring in creative writing. She has lived in Washington, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Indiana, and is in search of a next step after graduation. She also likes to sculpt with clay, read Toni Morrison, and work out. Visit Sarah's New Works Review art page.
		David Cuatlacuatl writes: "I was born in Mexico in the state of Puebla. I moved to the U.S when I was about ten years old; I’ve been living in the U.S (Plymouth, IN) for about eight years now—eight years which haven’t been easy; learning a new language and new culture. The reason that my family moved to the U.S is the same reason that motivates every family that migrates to this country—search for a better life. I never really found myself interested in art until middle school. Since most of the time I couldn’t understand the teacher, because I didn’t speak English, I spent my time doodling in class. During high school, however, I tried to take all the art courses that were offered, which ranged from drawing to computer art. Last year I graduated from Plymouth High School with an honors diploma and made my parents happy. I plan to graduate from Ball State with a B.F.A. that is if I can get more scholarships and afford the next three years of school tuition." Visit David's New Works Review art page.
		Derek McCrea is a US Army Infantry Combat Soldier with two tours in Iraq with the 3rd Infantry Division, and this is his stress relief. He has always loved to paint; it allows him to express emotions on paper and relax. Derek paints in a whimsical impressionistic style in plein air settings. He was born in Albany, Georgia on February 19, 1969. He presently resides with his wife, Sheila, of 20 years and his two sons, in Satellite Beach, FL, near Cocoa Beach. He first started painting with oils in the summer of 1984. From 1985 to 1986 he painted under the instruction of Jimmy Peterson, a well known artist from Georgia. In 1986 he won 1st place in the Georgia Arts Exhibition. Derek joined the United States Army in 1987 and continued self study and painting on landscape subjects in France, Holland, Germany, Italy and Hungary, painting in the plein air style. Derek's works can be found in over 75 locations worldwide. These locations include galleries in North Carolina, Georgia, Spain, France and Austria, frame and arts and craft shops in the Southeastern United States and numerous online galleries. He won the artist of the week in August for Art Gallery Online while competing against 11 other artists. He has completed over 20 commissions in the past couple of years.His art was selected for the cover of The Eclipse. The Eclipse is a publication where poets write about the artwork of a selected artist once per quarter. 6 of Derek's works were selected for this publication. Derek's works can be found in Fayetteville, NC in PJ's Fine Art Gallery and the Graphic Design Firm. His works were most recently placed in B'zzzzz Expressions in Douglas, Georgia, in The Market Square Gallery in Varnville, SC, and in "Just What I Like" in Lawrenceville, GA. Derek's works were featured in LIA Life is Art Magazine in Aug 02. His last exhibition was in October 2002 at the Chateau Elan Vineyard in North Georgia. His works were most recently featured in Lighthouse Magazine (June 04), Skyline Magazine (May 04), Shadow Poetry Quill (March 04), and New Works Review (March 04). His works are scheduled for publication in the Spring 2007 New Works Review Magazine. Derek has donated several artworks to non-profit and charitable organizations in the past, the most previous being in February 2007 to Christian Mission Hospital in the ward for HIV children run by Joyce Meyer Ministries in India. Visit Derek's New Works Review art page.
		Neal James Soley is from Indianapolis. He attended Ball State for his undergraduate. He was a printmaking emphasis, and is now working on his M.A. in painting. Visit Neal's New Works Review art page.
		Renee Whatley writes: "I'm a sophomore in college. I was born and have lived in Indiana my whole life. I have been drawing pictures ever since I was very young and I am now majoring in art. I am a Christian and I wish to glorify God through every drawing and painting I produce. I can do nothing without Him." Visit Renee's New Works Review art page.