United Zion's Trinity Art Gallery will showcase Brenda Blank's exhibit "Noticed Along the Way" through Sunday, Oct. 30. The exhibit may be viewed daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Each detailed work of art focuses on a landscape, object or person that captured Blank's attention while she was traveling, touring, driving or taking a walk. Blank said her aim is to show the beauty in ordinary things.

Among the works on display are "Old Water Jar" and "Dressing Up Is for the Birds." The former features a water jar Blank noticed while touring a historic house in St. Augustine, Fla. Blank liked the way the light came through the window of a dim room and fell across the jar. She created her painting using only two neutral colors to capture the moody feel of the scene.

In "Dressing Up Is for the Birds," Blank transports viewers to the streets of Venice, where she noticed a woman dressed in colorful clothing sitting alone along the street as birds seemed to be gather around her.

Born and raised in Lancaster County, Blank is a self-taught artist. As a child, she took part in the art competitions at the local farmers' fairs, often taking home a ribbon or two. In high school, she took as many art classes as possible. After a break for mission work, marriage, jobs and motherhood, she enrolled in a watercolor class with a local artist, and with mentorship from other local artists, she began a career in art in 2014. After seven years working exclusively in watercolor, she has begun exploring plein air painting and water-soluble oils, as well. She is an award-winning member of the Lancaster County Art Association and Lancaster Museum of Art.

All visitors to the gallery will be screened and are required to wear a mask covering their nose and mouth.

United Zion Retirement Community is located at 722 Furnace Hills Pike, Lititz. For more information on the Trinity Art Gallery, including exhibiting, email marketing@uzrc.org.