Reflections in Water

Reflections In Water is a small exhibit of colored pencil drawings depicting a vital life force by Judith Shepelak. The exhibit is in the Glen Arbor Arts Center’s Lobby Gallery January 6 – April 24, 2025.

In this series of works, Shepelak – a resident of Traverse City and Oak Park, Illinois – captures the dynamic, changing, and diverse faces of water as she has encountered it during travels locally and throughout the United States and Canada. Along the way, her expert use of colored pencils brings each of these scenes to vibrant, vigorous life.

“I enjoy watching the movement of water, and the way the sky and the surrounding landscape are reflected in the water,” Shepelak said. “I love the rippling sound and crashing waves, and I have experienced a bit of awe and fear when kayaking on a large open body of water.”

Reflections In Water may be viewed at the GAAC, and online. Go to GlenArborArt.org / EXHIBIT to see the exhibition, and to read more about Shepelak and the art of colored pencil drawing. The GAAC is open Monday through Friday 9 am – 3 pm, and noon – 4 pm on Saturday.