Artwork copyright J. Elizabeth Santone. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Library, 1995

J. Elizabeth Santone
American (born 1946)

Location: Browne Elementary School, Spokane

About the Artwork

Artist J. Elizabeth Santone created the figurative watercolor Library based on her childhood memories going to the local library with her mother. The composition is filled with many figures and hidden details. She notes, “She would drop me off in the kids section on the first floor while she browsed in the adult section. The library was all golden maple. It glowed even on cold rainy days.”

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Spokane Public Schools.

About the Artist

Portland, Oregon-based artist J. Elizabeth Santone creates figurative paintings and drawings. She studied at the University of Oregon in Eugene, The Oregon Art Institute and the Oregon School of Arts and Crafts in Portland.