Off the Beaten Path’s Jack Loeb Shares His Love of Painting (VIEW VIDEO HERE)

October 28, 2018
By: Dwayne Page

Artist and craft lovers have one more day to take a tour of the area’s finest studios.

The 19^th annual Off the Beaten Path Studio Tour began Friday and ends today (Sunday). Twenty nine artists in DeKalb and Cannon Counties are opening their studios at fourteen stops along the route to demonstrate craft mediums and offer handcrafted shopping opportunities. Stop by any or all of them today (Sunday) from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.

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Jack Loeb, at stop #3 on the route, will have his painting studio open today at 2653 Jacobs Pillar Road

Loeb uses strong bold colors and expressive brush strokes to convey a sense of joy and excitement in his paintings.

His major in college was quickly changed after taking his first art class.  The pursuit of painting had begun!

Jack is a retired art educator with over 37 years of experience teaching elementary through college level art.  He taught with the Department of Defense Schools in Germany for 22 years, and worked as an Arts and Crafts Director in the Azores.

While living in Europe, Jack had the opportunity to see original works by Monet, Van Gogh, Picasso, and other masters.  This experience has greatly influenced his work throughout his painting career.

He now lives in Smithville, TN, where he can be found in his studio daily.  He is still pursuing his love of painting.

October 27, 2018
By: Dwayne Page

The 2018 Fall Fest Queen is Abigail Hope Taylor.

She is the 18 year old daughter of Ken and Cindy Taylor of Smithville. Taylor was also awarded most photogenic and for prettiest dress in the pageant held Saturday at the County Complex Auditorium sponsored by the Smithville Business and Professional Women’s Club. Taylor’s younger sister Kenlee Renae Taylor was crowned the Autumn Sweetheart earlier in the day.

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Taylor was among four contestants ages 15 to 19.

Alexis Grace Atnip was named 1^st runner-up. She is the 15 year old daughter of Veronica and Gary Johnson of Smithville. She was also recognized for prettiest smile.

2^nd runner-up was Monica Mashay Carlton of Dowelltown, the 15 year old daughter of Amanda and Leroy Hale and Travis and Toni Carlton. She was also honored for prettiest eyes.

Madison Rae Rackley was 3^rd runner-up. She is the 15 year old daughter of Gordon and Jessica Rackley of Smithville.

October 27, 2018
By: Dwayne Page

13 year old Kenlee Renae Taylor is the 2018 Fall Fest Autumn Sweetheart.

She is the daughter of Ken and Cindy Taylor of Smithville. Kenlee was also awarded for prettiest smile, hair, and dress and for most photogenic.

She was the only contestant in the pageant for girls ages 11-14 held at the County Complex Auditorium Saturday sponsored by the Smithville Business and Professional Women’s Club.

Kenlee’s older sister Abigail Hope Taylor won the Fall Fest Pageant later in the day.