Friends of the Library will host an Art in the Library reception from 1 to 3 p.m. June 14 in the Bowie Library for local artist Jack Milchanowski.

This exhibit showcases digital paintings of many iconic western characters. Milchanowski is a stock photographer who specializes in nature and wildlife images that are marketed around the world. He travels around the United States in search of photo opportunities.

Milchanowski also enjoys digital painting using a computer, Wacom tablet, and stylus as his art studio.

“The paintings you see were painted with an electronic brush which I hold in my hand. It looks much like a larger version of a fancy ball point pen,” explained the artist.

Milchanowski grew up in Johnson City, NY and after college joined the U.S. Air Force where he was a pilot for seven years. Afterward he flew for Delta for 25 years. When he retired, Jack and his Karen moved to the Sunset area.