Wild Rivers Coast Art

Going to Eugene soon? Don't miss Port Orford artist Janet Geib Pretti's first "inland" show at the Jacobs Gallery

November 30, 2007 to January 5, 2008. Jacobs Gallery at the Hult Center for the Performing Arts in Eugene, Oregon. Gallery hours are Tues-Fri from noon to 4 pm and Sat 11 am to 3 pm. The Gallery is also open an hour before and during all performances at the Hult Center. You'll see Janet Geib Pretti's latest work along with the work of three other talented artists. You can view more of Janet's sculpture on her website.

The Jacobs Gallery is located in Eugene, Oregon at the Hult Center for the Performing Arts (lower level). The Hult Center is off of 6th and 7th Avenues between Olive and Willamette Streets. One Eugene Center, Eugene, OR 97401. Directions to the Hult Center and further information about Jacobs Gallery.

Wild Rivers Coast Artists showing in Coos Bay during December and January

Coos Art Museum is featuring the work of several Wild Rivers Coast artists. SHELLY WIERZBA and PAT RENNER of Gold Beach are part of the Bay Area Artists Association Regional Juried Exhibition at the Maggie Karl and Perkins Room Gallery from Dec 7 to February 16. PETE CHASAR of Brookings has also been juried into the exhibit with an award winning painting.

ALEXANDRA EYER of Gold Beach won a Juried Award in the Watercolor Society of Oregon's 2007 Touring Exhibition which will be at the Uno E Richter Atrium Gallery from Dec 7 to Jan 26.

More information about these exhibits and the Coos Art Museum.

Brookings Second Saturday Art Walk on December 8

The December 8 Art Walk in Brookings will include eleven venues. This month the past and present students and facultiy of SWOCC and College of the Redwoods in Crescent City will exhibit at the Brookings Southwestern Community College on Alder Street (behind The Abby). Pieces of Time Gallery & Framing (new in Brookings) at 509 Chetco Avenue will be showing new works by Christina Olsen. See the official  program of the December 8 Art Walk  provided by Horst Wolf for all the artists and special events planned.

Larry Johnson's Watercolor Workshop scheduled at Brookings' Manley Art Center in August 2008

Manley Art Center in Brookings is offering a five day watercolor workshop with Larry Johnson on August 18 - 22, 2008. A limited number of students will be accepted so that there will be time for individual attention.

You'll learn how to "control" watercolors - timing, washes, brush work, composition, and positive and negative painting.  Larry uses a step-by-step approach to teaching so that everyone has a chance to practice every technique.

Required Materials:
2 Plastic water containers
The colors and palettes you have been using
Watercolor Brushes:
       Rounds #4-6-8
       Flats 1/4", 1/2", 3/4" & 1"
2 full sheets of 140 lb. cold press paper (to be quartered)
Natural and kitchen sponges
Ruler
#2 pencil
Eraser
Kleenex
Windex bottle finger-pump (clean)
Old white hand towel
Notebook for taking notes
Photos or reference material to paint

The class fee is $200 for members of PBAA and $250 for non-members. A $50 deposit will hold your place in the workshop. If the class fills it's a good idea to put your name on the waiting list in case of a cancellation.

Phone Janeen Vick at 541-469-4590 for more information about the workshop at Manley Art Center. Brochures for the workshop will be available at Manley in January.

You can see more of Larry Johnson's watercolors on his new website called Larry Johnson's Watercolor Workshops.

Art at the Brookings-Harbor Community Christmas Bazaar

The drizzly day didn't dampen the spirits of shoppers at the annual Brookings-Harbor Community Christmas Bazaar. One hundred arts and crafts booths at the B-H High School and Azalea Middle School saw crowded isles. The offerings included handmade jewelry, woodwork, needlework, seaweed and gord creations, unique myrtlewood bowls, homemade preserves, baked goods, and many novel gift items. Len and Vi Burton had a busy booth that included Vi's photos, photo cards, and wood crafts, and Len displayed his latest painting for the first time.

Above: Len and Vi Burton's Booth at the 2007 Brookings-Harbor Community Christmas Bazaar.

55 Years with a Brush in Brookings

Buzz Stewart shared glimpses of his 55 years as a Brookings artist with fellow artists at Manley Arts Center today -- including his original drawings and hand lettering for a lumber company brochure, a poster he created for the Aleutian Goose Festival, samples of his framed watercolors and acrylics, and best of all, several of his sketchbooks. Many artists are unwilling for whatever reason, to share their sketchbooks. Buzz enjoys hiking and bird watching and takes along his sketchbook and pen. He also carries a small paint box with a collapsible brush and a small bottle of water to record landscapes, wildlife, and seascapes.

It was a special treat to watch Buzz complete a seascape in watercolor in about 40 minutes - all the while answering questions from the audience, and even altering his painting to demonstrate a technique that was being discussed. He worked  with 300 lb Fabriano paper, several large flat brushes, and a napkin for picking up paint.

Buzz Stewart is also a regular at the Thursday evening "Life Drawing" sessions at Manley Art Center. You can see more of his paintings at Words and Pictures Gallery in Brookings.

Show your work at the Brookings Second Saturday Art Walk

Artists and photographers here is an excellent opportunity to show your work at the very popular Second Saturday Art Walk in Brookings. Diamond Electronics is looking for talent to showcase for the months of December 2007 and January and February 2008.  Your work will be electronically displayed on a large screen and a table is available where you can display/sell your work. Contact Jim Coffee for further information.