Alva State Bank, in conjunction with Graceful Arts Gallery & Studio, have selected the 2019 Christmas card painting winner: Joplin Bradt.

Last month, Graceful Arts Studio hosted a painting class titled Youth Acrylic Painting in which they focus on creating a winter-themed Christmas card. Students attend the six-week class learning techniques and practicing their painting skills. Jo Decker, director for the studio, selects an idea for the painting and each student is allowed to be as creative as they want, exploring color variations and style preferences.

Alva State Bank then takes the painting...