McKee Library is excited to display the colorful creative works of alumnus and former trustee, Tim Bainum, M.D., ’70. Tim began his journey as an artist at 10 years old, when he first painted with oils. He learned several techniques from his great-aunts, who were talented, self-taught landscape artists. His interest in art further developed during his time at Southern; while pursuing his pre-med degree, he took art appreciation and ceramics classes as electives, and he thoroughly enjoyed learning about art history.
While medical school, marriage, and working in his profession contributed to a temporary pause in his artistic career, Tim began painting again in 2000 utilizing acrylics. For the last four years he has taken art lessons twice a week, and fast-drying oils and watercolors have become his medium. His palette is often violets, blues, and colors of the sunset, and he draws much inspiration from the landscapes he encounters living along the Caddo River in southwest Arkansas.
Come enjoy the beauty of his paintings on the second floor of McKee Library near the media desk. Our personal favorites are his paintings featuring Hawaiian skies and landscapes! Tim’s artwork will be on exhibit until May 2021.
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