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I have been a member of art organizations in Alaska, Colorado, West Virginia, and currently in the state of Washington. I have taken classes and attended plein air workshops, served on boards, had my art exhibited in galleries and shows in each of these states. Associating with other artists and attending art functions in our community has helped inspire me to try and be more creative as an artist in the Pacific North West. Art continues to present endless surprises, and wonderful adventures. It has always been a pleasure and honor to join groups of artists who not only create, but teach their art form.
Like centuries of artists before me, my art can be characterized by its unapologetic postmodern use of earlier styles and conventions, and an eclectic mixing of different styles and media. According to London's Tate Museum, “As an art movement postmodernism to some extent defies definition – as there is no one postmodern style or theory on which it is hinged. It embraces many different approaches to art making, and may be said to... [embrace] conceptual art, neo-expressionism, feminist art…” I would add that my work embraces classical and realism, and new media movements. http://www.bbergart.com/index.html https://www.instagram.com/bberg007/
My artistic personality started since I was a child, performing, drawing and singing. Creating is in my daily life. I’m either painting, singing, playing guitar, piano by ear, teaching Astrology and Reiki. I have passion for all animals and am fascinated by the human brain/mind studies which are depicted in some of my artwork. My birth country is Venezuela and I have a Bachelor degree in Computer management. In 2001, I moved to Tampa Fl where I started painting using oil on canvas. I love exploring different art styles, textures and more. In 2004, I moved to Chicago and married my sweet husband. I was able to display my artwork as a member of the Oswego Art Association. Although my favorite art style it’s abstract, I work on several styles depending on the inspiration of the day.
indigonature@hotmail.com http://www.indigonature.com/about-me/
I've always enjoyed be creative, even as a child. I studied Art at SDSU in late 70's and honestly got a little burnt out. Other mediums took the place of paint: floral design, sewing, gardening. These kept me sane during my career of 35 years at "the Phone Company"! Fast forward to 2015 and I'm retired and back in the classroom with a great instructor and encouraging artist classmates. My husband Lloyd and I followed family up to the PNW and here I am today! Confession.... I still don't paint enough, but at least I paint more! lpcorle@pacbell.net
I have only been painting a few years, but I've really come to enjoy the peace and calmness that goes with it.
My favorite kind of painting is Plein Air (painting outside). You must work quickly to capture the light and shadows before they change, and, you get to enjoy the great out-of-doors while you are working! If I'm not outside, I usually paint from photographs I have taken.
My medium of choice is acrylic paints, but I have done some work in watercolor as well.
Cheri Cowley
Stephen Hayes has been painting since the age of ten when he visited a San Francisco museum and saw his first Rembrandt. He specializes in portraiture and conceptual art, with much of his work being featured in books and magazines in the US and abroad. After retiring from teaching at Pacific Northwest College of Art and the Portland Art Institute, as well as maintaining a successful career as a professional illustrator, Stephen now wants to focus on paintings that ask questions, celebrate human interaction and embody the idea that “Important artists create worlds that would not otherwise have existed.” Most recently, Stephen has won the award for Best Interpretation of the Theme “Connections” at the Battleground Art Alliance Spring Show with his painting, Winning Move, pictured below. His painting, Island Man, is currently on display in The Cube at the Ridgefield Administrative and Civic Center. He lives in Ridgefield with his high school sweetheart, and wife of 45 years, Sue Hayes
My Art reflects who I am as an Artist, I love to paint a variety of things portraits and pets as well as landscapes and ocean scenes, not to mention Birds. My Mother and grandmothers were also artists I paint as a tribute to them!
Cheryl Herndon artist 12911 NE 87 th Ave Vancouver Wa 98662 360-433-7497
Painting is a way of sharing a part of me. I create on paper what I’d like others to see. It may be the beautiful nature of a flower or perhaps a moment captured that would otherwise be fleeting, like an expression on a dog’s face. I can even create what isn’t real and that’s the joy of art.
On Facebook: Paintbrush and Shovel
I have been mixed media abstract/ impressionistic artist for over seven years. Since 2014 I have been involved and supported the local art scene in Portland and Vancouver. I was a featured artist at the Angst Gallery in Vancouver (2018) .
I have put on my own one man shows. Collaborated with other artists and sponsored unknown artist. I have performed as a vocalist with local musical groups . I have used my creative skills to help with set designs for local theater and art fairs.
My main medium is acrylic paint. I also enjoy other paint mediums such as oil, encaustic, water colors. During the Covid shut down and social distancing, art became my “good friend”.
I want to help with the Ridgefield Arts Council promote an arts district cultural center that includes art shows, live theater, educational experiences for all ages and art therapy.
360-901-4944.
I'm a creature designer who creates macabre fine art pieces. I am currently attending college to get my AFA in Studio arts, and will be pursuing my BA. Currently, I am working out of my garage, but I'm planning on getting my own studio and making affordable horror fine art!
whendragonsruleart@gmail.com Instagram.com/whendragonsrule
I was born in Kyoto, Japan and grew up in Osaka.
When I was a little girl, I enjoyed working on coloring books. One of my favorite classes in Elementary and Middle school was Art class.
My long-time desire was to start painting again. I wished that someday I could have time to paint.
My life was busy with study, work, and raising a family. Since Middle school I did not have time to focus on painting. After a long time passed, and all of my children have grown up, I had more time for myself. In November of 2018, I took a watercolor painting class that Cathy Winter was teaching in Ridgefield. The class reignited to my passion for painting. I have been painting nearly every day since starting that class.
In watercolor painting it is very interested to see how water move the pigment to create beautiful colors. I feel like I am just a helper for the water and paint to make a beautiful picture. I watch and I am amazed at their work.
Painting gives me a lot of joy and happiness. If you can feel this though my paintings I will be very happy.
Now I am inspired and excited to be painting!
Barbara brings a diverse background of cartography, science, math, and illustrations of natural science. She uses watercolor, ink, colored pencil, graphite, acrylic and natural objects in her artwork of plants and animals.
She has been passionate about both art and science from a young age. After earning a degree in geography and cartography, Barbara enjoyed a career in cartography. She was also fortunate to have varied careers in college teaching and science illustration.
Barbara finds wonder and feels awe when viewing all aspects of nature. Her desire is to constantly expand her knowledge and share this wonder of natural marvels through her artwork. She is eager to educate others about the connection between science and the beauty surrounding us
I'm an award winning nature & wildlife photographer & part-time musician. Living in Clark County I love our parks, mountains and coastlines. With photography I see colors & light much like I hear different parts of music. By connecting with nature, I often hear the music of what I'm photographing.
ChrisBidlemanPhotography.com
I fell in love with the Pacific Northwest during my family's first visit in the early 2000s. The towering trees, snow capped mountains, lush vegetation, rivers and waterfalls, and the fresh air captured my heart. What I hope to accomplish with my photography and art is to capture and share nature's splendor. The Pacific Northwest is truly God's country.
Inspirational Imagery
360-830-8914
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All my work begins in the camera but is finished on the computer. The digital age of photography has made it much easier to create pleasing images, and I take full advantage of programs that help me do that. I add different elements to a large percentage of my photos to make them better, e.g. I have replaced a dull gray sky in this sample image with one that creates a more dramatic image. I also do both large and small format printing for a number of artist clients as well as printing and framing of my own work.
I enjoy being out in the nature and love capturing dramatic landscapes and wildlife ! It gives me immense pleasure and makes me feel blessed to be able to witness the magic of mother nature !
phone 971-263-1125
Every year I produce a piece of art that will be in the shows for the year. 2022 was the Mosquito and won several awards through out the year. In 2023 it was the "Desert Scorpion" and it earned a Second place in the National Show @ the Vancouver Art and Music Festival! It took 3 months to build. It is made of 52 pieces of agate. All the body is natural agate but the legs and claws are all hand made of agate. Each piece is individually carved and polished. Wait till you see the 2024 show piece! Thanks for looking!
Richard Britschgi Lapidary Artist swavancouver.com/richard-britschgi britschgirmb@gmail.com
Facebook: Salvaged Treasures by Cheryl
I began my journey in clay after a 12-year professional career in stained glass. Not surprisingly, my first ceramic pieces were slab-built, linear boxes. Through the years, my work has become much more organic and free form. I’m an unabashed collector of twigs, leaves, pods, rusty metal, etc. and I rarely return from a walk or hike without a found “treasure” - sparking my imagination and inspiring future work! I describe my aesthetic as “modern nature.” I look forward to sharing my process and work with you. Janine “Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” Pablo Picasso
JanineLouiseCeramics@gmail.com JanineLouiseCeramics.com
I love “throwing” on the wheel. Manipulating the clay is a sensory wake up. I use porcelain clay which has a creamy look and feel on my hands. However, focus and patience are rewarded on the wheel…otherwise a disaster is waiting in the wings. My objective is to shape a vessel and use glaze colors that draw one’s attention and hopefully not be a boring piece.
Sonny Flink dugupceramics@gmail.com
I call myself an artist of many colors. This is not only because I love bright colors but also because I love all forms of art. My motto is, “you can’t fail if you don’t try,” and I’ve tried and enjoy many ways of creating art. My main art focuses are pottery, water color, mixed media and I’ve recently started doing urban sketching with ink and water colors. My husband, Kirt, and I do pottery together in our home studio which makes us “a match made in heaven.”
Working in a small studio with my wife, Holly, allows me to create whatever pops into my head. My work is a way to express the thoughts I struggle with verbally. There is no singular style to what I build so each piece is unique. I simply enjoy “playing in the mud.”
At an early age, I found that creativity can happen through trying new ideas and then reaching a little further. My discovery process is ongoing, even after my teaching career and into retirement. Through the years, I have worked with glass, cloth, clay, ink and wood, but my focus currently is working with gourds.
I am continually trying new techniques and materials so each gourd is a creative journey for me. Working in the round on imperfect surfaces and with a huge variety of gourd shapes and sizes, the process of decorating is always a welcome challenge. I may just paint the gourd, I may Wood burn it, I may use a wax resist technique, or I may carve it. I may add embellishments or weave the top edge with pine needles. I may add rocks and driftwood into the design, which gives added textures. As I complete each gourd, I realize that the journey for that gourd is complete and that my vision for the final product has become a reality.
I am basically self-taught, although I have taken a few gourd classes and I also learn from a few gourd books in my library. No matter what media I work with, it is the creative process that guides and excites me.
Contact: diane.springer2@gmail.com
Aurora Gallery, Vancouver, WA
Broadway Gallery, Longview, WA
Camas Gallery, Camas, WA
Inspired by nature, my hands on approach purposely uses textures, colors and three dimensional elements to engage the viewer through fiber mixed media. My small wall art quilts bring the outside in and remind us of the beauty of God’s creation all around us.
Patricia Thompson
Fiber/Mixed Media
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