BROWNFIELD – More than half a century ago, a coterie of local artists gathered for the first time to share their passion for creativity splashed on canvas. Now, decades later, the Brownfield Art Association is continuing their annual tradition with their week long art show coming up in April.“The art association was started by a group of ladies who painted together and then decided to start the organization in the mid-1960s,” said Sharon Pickett with the Brownfield Art Association. “Since then, we’ve had a lot of really dedicated members who have kept it going all these years.”Whether accomplished through paintbrush,