First Stop on the January Brookings Second Saturday Art Walk: SIGNATURES GALLERY where Thomas Sheets is showing his amazing assemblages of driftwood. You have to see these for yourself!
Thomas discussed his nine months of work with an admiring crowd.
In addition to driftwood assemblages, this Art Walk offered pottery and a pottery making demonstration, watercolors, oils, silk art, pen and ink drawings, sculpture, and photography; plus wonderful music, limericks, a book signing, and tables laden with refreshments.
Maryjane Carlson's "Mudslingers" demonstrated their craft at Manley Art Center. In the foreground is a ceramic, woven basket being created by Joan Eddy while Maryjane works on a cache pot.
Julie Campbell was creating a free form, multi-piece pot. Visitors asked lots of questions and took photos.
Karina and Marco entertained at Manley. Frank "Gus" Gustafson posed with one of his oil seascapes. Gus is taking sign ups for a four-week oil painting class at Manley in February (Mondays only). Contact Gus at 541-469-7737 for information and to sign up. On Thursday, February 11, at 12:30 pm Gus will do an oil painting demonstration at the monthly meeting of PBAA at Manley Art Center. The public is invited to attend this free demonstration.
At Words and Pictures Gallery the floral work of Brookings Artist Sara Broderick and Gold Beach Artist Magda Druzdzel were hung, and will be shown all month.
Steven Leek was signing his new book, "Elmer's War," which is now available at Words and Pictures. Nina Paulsen was at the keyboard.
Limericist Queen Lynn Guild was out of town - but the show went on at Dewey's Digs with Marge Woodfin reigning. Pilot writer Bill Schlichting and Signatures Gallery owner Sandy Bonny (left) joined Elmo and the regulars including Carl, Kat, Marge, and Christina.
Wright's Down Under was bustling with activity. Dave Scott's photography filled one wall. Joey Nobell's horses in oil took the opposite wall, and Jon Parmentier played guitar.
Janis Parker (center) was showing her award winning watercolors at the alley entrance to Wright's Down Under. Janis' sister and Pilot writer and photographer Bill Schlichting stopped by to chat.
Watercolors by Rick Bennet from Gasquet can be seen at Wrights Custom Framing for the month of January.
In addition to Rick's watercolors, the music of Giraffes on a Raft and piles of Susie Wrights fabulous cookies kept everyone happy at Wrights Custom Framing.
At The Brian Scott Gallery, Brookings Artist Dale Wells chatted with PBAA President Lorelei Hanna.
With the work of Horst Wolf as a backdrop, Taste O' Honey entertained at The Brian Scott Gallery.
Upstairs from Brian Scott Gallery, at the Snug, Aura Wright warmed the night.
The Snug featured a silk painting demonstration by local artist Billie Ruth Furuichi.
At the Chetco Library Milann Reynolds provided a musical tribute to Barbara Kennedy, a talented Brookings artist who passed away recently. A retrospective of her work will be on display at the Library throughout January. Another collection of her work can be seen at Tangles Salon which Barbara co-owned with her husband.
Pete Chasar gave a warm and uplifting talk about the life and work of Barbara Kennedy. Friends shared their thoughts and memories of Barbara.
Centre Stage presented the sculpture of James Anderson. The artist sketched while Rebecca Brickley and Mariah Leanne entertained with jazzy blues.
Phil Hilger "practiced" some new music at A Wild Bird and Backyard General Store, where he was also showing his gorgeous coastal photography. We couldn't decide which is better, his music or his photographs - both are outstanding.
It was another great art walk Horst - even though you had to be out of town for a Watercolor Society of Oregon meeting. How do they do it month after month? They wouldn't miss it for anything! Well, almost anything. The artists, the musicians, the venue owners, and the community come together to enjoy art, music, food, and each other's company.
Head's up everybody -- on April 9, 10, 11, the Watercolor Society of Oregon will hold it's annual Spring Convention and Show in Brookings!The Art Walk on April 10 will be part of the festivities. The Juried Show of WSO will be held at Manley Art Center. Put it on your calendar now because you will not want to miss this one!
Hi Nola:
I thoroughly enjoy your website. I didn't know how gifted you are as a painter. Your work is wonderful and engaging.
Keep on painting, we need more art like yours.
Linda Correia
Posted by: Linda Correia | January 11, 2010 at 06:32 PM