Haston to exhibit artwork at Security Federal

Fans of Judge Charles Haston’s detailed and artful paintings will get the chance to view them, and even purchase signed prints, at a special art exhibit and reception in his honor at Security Federal Savings Bank this Thursday from 1 to 3 p.m.
All proceeds from the sale of the prints benefit Relay For Life.
Security Federal’s Barbara Page, executive assistant to president Joe Pugh, says this is the first of what is planned to be a series of such exhibits featuring local artists and craftspersons.
‘We want to bring in local talent and focus interest on the creative people we have in Warren County,’ Page said. ‘We’ve been sponsoring the Silver and Gold Band for some time. We started out with Judge Haston, he’s sort the testing ground for this program, and then next time we’ll do a potter, maybe an author, that’s what we’re looking at. We’re hoping to turn our lobby into an art exhibit this time, and then build from that.’
Haston, generally shy of publicity, says the attention is a bit embarrassing, but he is glad to offer his works and his time in support of a great cause like Relay For Life.
‘Barbara has done all the work,’ Haston said. ‘And if anything good comes out of this it all belongs to Barbara. She has been a marvel. I’m excited to be able to help.’
Haston’s paintings have been featured on U.S. postage stamps through a program where artists can submit their works, and if approved, genuine U.S. stamps will be issued. He has also been featured on the popular ‘Tennessee Crossroads’ public television show.
The subjects of his art run the gamut, from wildlife and flowers to photo-realistic paintings of military and civilian aircraft. The airplanes were among his first works, chosen because his son, Chuck Haston, was a commercial jet pilot for many years.
Haston said he is particularly pleased the funds raised will go to cancer research.
‘I think its wonderful,’ Haston said. ‘I think it’s a very worthwhile cause and I’m just glad to be able to help with that.’