For as far back as he can remember, Sean Huegel has loved drawing and painting.

The Tamaqua man branched out to study more forms of art, and on Thursday, folks are invited to an opening reception featuring his work.

The free event will be held from 6-8 p.m. from the Tamaqua Arts Center, 125 Pine St. Light refreshments will be served.

Attendees will see Huegel’s paintings and sketches — and even his pottery, mosaics and mixed media.

Through it all, though, Huegel admits that he enjoys painting with acrylics most.

And, he said, to express his creativity, he likes composing pieces with mixed media.

“Sean adds his unique style to all his work especially when he does his mixed media canvasses,” according to the arts center.

Huegel is an active student at the Tamaqua Arts Center, where he’s enrolled in a number of classes.

He has also taken classes at the former Arts Barn and the Walk-In Art Center of Schuylkill Haven.

Huegel is a volunteer at the Tamaqua Arts Center, and can be spotted working at the concession stand while shows are being performed at The Stitch.

All works will be for sale.

For more information, visit www.tamaquaarts.org