Artists’ Corner:
MEET THE ARTISTS AND LEARN ABOUT THEIR ART
POP UP EXHIBIT at Opening Reception – September 6th
BOB BAIRD - Carver
REA HARFIELD - Jewelry / Creator
WALLY CHINN
“AUTUMN DEW DIAMONDS”
The world of macro photography can reveal the beauty of viewing nature's subtle creations at the tiniest levels. These drops of early morning dew, condensing on autumn's fallen leaves, capture the sunlight of the day and reflect the brilliance as if they were diamonds.
ANNE COLLINS
“SEASIDE TREASURES”
I think of stones as rocks with personality, shaped and smoothed and polished by the constant motion of water, so they will fit comfortably into the palm of your hand. I enjoyed creating each of these stones and tried to make them unique, separated yet connected by the shadows they cast. I used many layers of glaze to build the depths of colour. The hardest thing was knowing when to stop.
CATHY DENNIS
“LOOKING SOUTH” - Stained Glass
The Three Graces - a picturesque rock formation within Tillamook Bay. Wonderful place to stop on a road trip up the Oregon coast to relax, explore tide pools and beach combing.
The artwork is a stained-glass mosaic completed on wood and framed.
JULIE GIBLER
“I LOVE YOU TO THE MOON AND BACK” - Fibre Art
This hand-hooked rug was constructed using thin strips of 100% wool fabric, T-shirts and varied textured yarns throughout the design. The pattern was hand drawn on 100% prim linen by artist, Michelle Palmer, and purchased on Etsy.com. Julie hand hooked this project in participation with our local Fibre Arts Collective of creative women who have many levels of hooking experience and accomplishments. The project took approximately 2 years to complete. It’s a great joy sharing this work with you!
HELEN GOLDRING
“BIGHORN SHEEP" - Watercolour
Adult male Bighorn sheep, also called Rams, are known for their dramatic clashing of horns. It’s an impressive and powerful display of dominance used to establish their rank. The large curled horns can weigh up to 30lbs. A fight between rivals can continue for hours which can result in serious injury or death.
CATHY HILL
“CRAIG BAY BEACH” - Photography
Craig Bay Beach on a bright mid-April afternoon, with the tide extremely low, and the tall trees casting dark shadows on the wet sand with light clouds almost converging with the shadows cast by the trees.
CATHY HILL
“SEAWEED AT SCHOONER COVE” - Photography
An amazing formation of bright yellow seaweed, as viewed overlooking Schooner Cove Marina from the balcony of the Restaurant.
KRISANNA JEFFERY
“TRANQUIL ESTUARY” - Watercolour
As a novice watercolorist, I enjoy creating scenes that make the observer feel a touch of peace and serenity. This piece reminds me of the quote by the poet Rumi,
"If the light is in your heart, you will find your way home".
CAROL ANN OWERS
“WILD LIFE IN A WILD LAND” - Acrylic
This wild country gives many Alaskans a unique perspective – as some residents phrase it, “We are not at the top of the food chain”.
My recent cruise to Alaska gave me the opportunity to capture nature at her finest.
DEBORAH PHILIPP
“BOTANICAL SERIES #10”
Last January sitting in my studio looking out the window at the winter scene I started dreaming about all the bulbs I had planted and how wonderful Spring would be, not sure what I was going to paint.
Looking at my palette I was noticing some greens that caught my eye and thought that I should use them since I haven't used greens in a long time...and so it began...the greens turned into a Botanical Series that I have been working on since then. One thing just led to the other. That's how it happens. You never really know until you start.
JUDI SHERIN
“FOREST FINERY” - Watercolour
Forest Finery is my watercolour using the technique of negative painting, where one paints the background of an object to make it become visible, rather than painting the object itself. Here it is done in multiple layers painting the foreground leaves first in the lightest wash, and moving back behind each new layer, using darker colours to create each new set of leaves. This technique focuses on the play of “light and shadow”.
I am so grateful for the privilege of time that retirement has given me, to explore new learnings and develop new passions. I had never drawn nor painted before retirement.
I now love to paint and observe my world in a whole new way.
JOHN VINCENT
“COVE AT CORTES ISLAND”
Watercolour
Painted in 2024
