Animals on parade: Gallery to honor Lake City artist at Friday reception

A framed painting of an alligator painted by Lara Wehrli during her six-week hiatus from her job as a dental hygienist will be part of an exhibit at Gateway Art Gallery starting Friday. (COURTESY)
A framed painting of an alligator painted by Lara Wehrli during her six-week hiatus from her job as a dental hygienist will be part of an exhibit at Gateway Art Gallery starting Friday. (COURTESY)

Provided an unexpected and extended vacation last spring, Lara Wehrli returned to her artistic roots.

Armed with six weeks out of work as a dental hygienist thanks to the covid-19 pandemic, Wehrli turn…