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I’m Melissa Wright at one stop in Malvern but there are 19 others in Southwest Iowa, attracting neighbors across the area to see the creativity of artist and get a first hand look on where they draw their inspiration.
Echo Backes moved to Malvern two years ago and this is first time experiencing the Southwest Iowa Art tour.
“If you paint at all you know how many times into every single on of these pieces and they are beautiful. And just, especially the broad range of what she’s painting… it is pretty incredible.” said Backas.
Backes grew up in Western Nebraska. She says he mid-west doesn’t always get acknowledgment when it comes to its beauty.
“I think alot of towns in Nebraska-Iowa get a bad rep for having nothing to do. And I just think people haven’t looked around enough hard enough for the things there are here.” said Backas.
Backes says she’s an artist herself but what she’s seeing in this gallery is breath taking.
“Admiration is really. I love art. I love to paint. I am not especially good at it. So I really admire anyone that takes this much time into displaying their art.” said Backas.