Elmhurst Artists' Guild Presents: \"Red Wagon,\" Selections of work by Dave and Heather Pryor

Husband-wife team Dave and Heather Pryor are collaborating in an exhibition of their collection of original and imaginative artwork. Entitled "Red Wagon," the exhibit is an eclectic assortment of stylized realism and graphic design, with a range in mediums including watercolor, acrylic, gouache, graphite, ink, digital and animation, according to the artists. The show contains themes from many of Dave and Heather's influences, including comics, movies, cartoons, children's books, games, and many animals, including bears and dogs.

Dave is a professional artist, animator, and director with 24 years in the entertainment business. He has worked in television animation (Tiny Toon Adventures, Animaniacs, Hysteria!) and in gaming, developing art for several of his favorite movie licenses including "The Wizard of Oz" and "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory." Since 2012, Dave has exhibited in several pop culture group shows in Los Angeles, New York and Chicago. His most recent exhibits include "30 Years Later" (a tribute to movies released in 1986), "Bob's Burgers" (celebrating 100 episodes of the Fox animated series), and "Idiot Box" (a tribute to classic television). Awards he has received include a regional student academy award, Emmy nomination as an animation director on Animaniacs, several gaming design patents, and numerous game honors from gaming publications and global gaming expos.

Heather Jones-Pryor was born and raised in the western suburbs. She met her husband Dave while attending Columbia College, studying film and animation. Since then, she has worked professionally on animated video and television series, post-production for television advertising, and until 2008, visual effects for feature films. Now, she is active in the Elmhurst Artists' Guild, enjoys creating art in her home and working part-time at K&T Colors.

Heather and Dave reside in Elmhurst. They say that they spend most of their time painting, animating, going to movies, and playing with their dogs.

Opening Reception

Friday, May 27 from 7 - 9 PM