Michael Landeros, from Benton Missouri and formerly of Chaffee, received the First Place Award and Best Acrylic in the 55th Annual Poplar Bluff Artist Guild. Landeros feels that the natural world is an inspiration to him. He said he hopes to express to those who view his paintings that everthing in life is beautiful. You can view more of Michael's paintings and for future showings of his artwork, visit his website at www.landerosgallery.com.
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