I Sing Because I’m Happy
Reita Walker Miller (1946-2024), Artist
Watercolor and Pencil on Paper
Late 20th/Early 21st Century
Given by Artist
It was an English teacher at Mabelvale High School in Little Rock, Arkansas, who first recognized Reita Walker’s artistic inclination and “opened up the world of art” by introducing books on artists like Van Gogh and Matisse. After graduating college, marrying and starting a family, Reita took her first watercolor class from well-known watercolor artist Doris Mapes, who “opened the gate” to a life-long passion for painting.
Reita was an early member, past president and signature member of the Mid-South Watercolorists. She was in the Watercolor USA Honor Society, a signature member of the American Watercolor Society in New York, the Rocky Mountain Watercolor Society and the National Watercolor Society in California. Her paintings are included in over 350 museum, corporate and private collections. Reita was a member of PHUMC.