Ron Kidwell, a Shreveport native and Woodlawn High School graduate, has spent over 25 years painting in oils and acrylics. A retired employee of SWEPCO, Ron is a former president of both the Shreveport Art Club and the Men’s Art Guild. He is currently serving as the vice president of the Louisiana Society of Animal Artists. Additionally, Ron has spent 25 years teaching the Bob Ross technique, sharing his passion for painting with others.