Renowned as one of America's leading Santa artists, Ellen Hobgood has a gallery of works and a studio in Heber Springs. The Ellen Hobgood Gallery features many of her bold and colorful pieces, as well as her paintings of children, landscapes, and nudes, which highlight her quick, loose brushstrokes and vivid use of color, which sets her apart from other Arkansas artists. The gallery also hosts an eclectic mix of local artists from around the state with a variety of mediums on display, ranging from paintings, drawings, and wood carvings to paper sculptures, pottery, and jewelry. The gallery also offers private painting and drawing lessons along with group parties, hosted by the artist herself.

101 S 3rd St, Heber Springs, AR 72543, Phone: 501-362-1672

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