Wild Rivers Coast Art

Show of Gyotaku prints by Heather Fortner BENEATH THE SURFACE opens March 1 at the Newport Visual Arts Center

Octopus Garden

Out of the Weeds

Under the Rainbow

“Beneath the Surface,” a series of Gyotaku prints by Heather Fortner will grace the walls of the Upstairs Gallery at the Newport Visual Arts Center from March 1 through March 30. Meet the artist at the Opening Reception on March 1 from 5pm to 7pm.

Since 1976, Fortner has been printing and studying with printmakers in both Japan and the US. “Gyotaku is a printmaking technique which uses the body of a fish as the printing plate. Ink is applied to the fish; Asian rice paper laid against the fish receives the inked image in a transfer that replicates the details and texture of the fish in amazing detail.  Although not schooled in art, when I saw a gyotaku print of red squirrelfish in Hawaii in 1976, I knew that I had found my medium,” she says. “Gyotaku also offered a valuable life lesson. By being able to express myself artistically through the body of a fish, I discovered that I am instinctively creative. Gyotaku opened the door into my creative world, and I encourage my students to discover and explore their own innate artistry with fish, ink, and paper. I have been teaching workshops in gyotaku since 1987, from Alaska to Hawaii, and now in Toledo, Oregon. The High Desert Museum in Bend, Oregon, Seattle Aquarium, NOAA offices in Seattle, The University of Hawaii, Oregon State University and Selby Botanical Gardens in Sarasota, Florida have hosted my classes.”

“The world of the sea is a elemental part of my life,” she states. “I authored a book on Hawaii’s edible seaweed (The Limu Eater, © 1978  UH Sea Grant College Program) while earning a degree in Natural Sciences from the University of Hawaii, and spent 25 years of my life working on the water as an officer in the  US Merchant Marines. I entered the merchant service as a messman, cleaning tables and washing dishes, and eventually worked my way up to Master (Captain) of seagoing vessels. I was occasionally home ported in Japan, and had the opportunity to visit the studios of gyotaku masters in that country. I returned to Japan in May 2010 for additional study with my gyotaku sensei – Mineo Yamamoto in his International Fish Printing Studio outside Tokyo.”

Fortner’s work has been published and displayed in the US, Canada, Europe, and Japan; prints have been featured recently in books and articles on Nature Printing in both Japan and the US. Now retired from the merchant marine service, she works out of her studio, Orchid Street Studio West in Toledo, with the bounty of the Pacific Ocean as her printing subjects. Additional work can be seen at her website, heatherfortner.com.

“Beneath the Surface” is sponsored by Oregon Coast Council for the Arts in the Upstairs Gallery of the Newport Visual Arts Center at 777 NW Beach Drive on the Nye Beach Turnaround. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 12noon to 4pm or by appointment by calling 541-265-6569.

 

“Twilight Zone” exhibit by Curry County Artist Horst Wolf in the Coastal Oregon Visual Artist Showcase and Video Archive at the Newport Visual Arts Center

OCCA, the Regional Arts Council for the coastal counties of Oregon, welcomes Curry County artist Horst Wolf to the Coastal Oregon Visual Artist Showcase and Video Archive at the Visual Arts Center from March 1 through March 30 with an Opening Reception on March 1 from 5 to 7pm.

Clock with Bird by Horst Wolf

Born in 1930 in Munich, Germany, Wolf studied engineering at the Technical University of Munich and graduated in 1955 with a MSEE degree. In 1957, he immigrated to the United States and became a citizen.  After 40 years of working on communication satellites in Silicon Valley, he retired from engineering in 1995 and took his first watercolor painting class from Sonja Hamilton of Redwood City, CA.

While living in the San Francisco Bay Area, Wolf participated in many local and regional exhibits, had six one-man shows in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties and won numerous awards. Largely self-taught, he took another class from Liz James of Brookings soon after moving there in 2001. He has been juried into exhibits of the Watercolor Society of Oregon, the California Watercolor Association and the Coos Art Museum (Regional Juried Art Exhibits, Expressions West and National Maritime Exhibit), has participated in local art exhibits on the South Coast and has had numerous one-man shows.

Horst’s slowly changing style spans the gamut from realistic landscapes, still lifes and portraits executed with transparent watercolors, to surreal and nonrepresentational work in mixed media, to humorous depictions of life on Mars with accompanying poetry, to mixed media assemblage art from found objects. He likes to pick a topic and then generate a series of paintings that culminate in a one-man show.  Sometimes he writes accompanying text and publishes a booklet for the exhibit. Published titles include Twenty-one Watercolors, A Trip through the Greek Islands, Goddesses, Nymphs and their Pets, My Bluff House, Art Walk Musicians and Similar Low Life, The Martians, Martian Professions, My last Trip to Mars, Martians for Adults and The Martian IRS.

Horst is a member of the Pelican Bay Arts Association in Brookings, the Watercolor Society of Oregon and the California Watercolor Association. He is presently represented by a half dozen galleries in Southern Oregon. Four years ago he took over the Brian Scott Gallery in Brookings which is now his main exhibit space. His studio is at his home on the Oregon coast just 15 miles north of the Oregon-California border where he welcomes visitors. To make an appointment call 541-412-8707 or email [email protected].

The Coastal Oregon Visual Artists Showcase on the second floor of the Newport Visual Arts Center is open Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 4pm. Featuring mid career artists from the seven coastal counties of Oregon, each exhibit is accompanied with a video of the artist.

For more information about exhibiting in the showcase, contact Sally Houck, the OCCA Director, Newport Visual Arts Center, at 541-265-6569.

DO YOU MAKE THE BEST FUDGE? Enter the FUDGE OFF to be held at the Library during the March 9 Brookings Second Saturday Art Walk

The 2012 FUDGE OFF drew a crowd to taste and vote on their favorite fudges.

Think you have a winning fudge recipe?
Enter the Second Annual
Fudge Off Face Off!

Fudge Off: 4 to 6 p.m. March 9 at the library during the Second Saturday Art Walk. 

Categories:

Best Traditional

Best Specialty

Best Presentation

Walkers' Choice

Artist's Choice

Best of Show. 

Setup: 3 to 4 p.m. for presentation; have judges samples ready for blind tasting; make enough for walkers to sample; walkers vote 4 to 5 p.m.

Judges: TBA

Encouraged: Costumery, sillyness, side challenges, duels and HooHaa.

Prizes: Very Good Ones.
--
Lynn Guild

541-813-1701

541-661-7879

[email protected]

Free Colored Pencil Workshop with Shawn O'Connor sponsored by Curry Arts in Gold Beach

Curry Arts Sponsored
Free Colored Pencil Workshop
with Shawn O’Connor

Saturday, March 23, 9 am to 2 pm

Curry County Extension Service Building
at the Fairgrounds in Gold Beach

Shawn O’Connor’s first workshop in March, 2012 was so well done it left her students clamoring for more. She has graciously agreed to do a second one. Shawn says of her work, "I have been using prismacolor pencils primarily in my artwork for over 25 years. They allow precision and detail which I especially enjoy in my quest for artistic realism, and are really a lot of fun to use. I was an anthropology major in college, before I changed and obtained a degree in nursing, and my love for the study of native cultures shows in the things that I choose to draw. I also enjoy drawing animals and flowers, and this media lends itself well to capturing the details within their images as well."

Curry Arts will supply bristol board paper, which is especially suited for this type of artwork, and Shawn will demonstrate using prismacolor pencils, and provide attendees with guidance and instruction as they endeavor to create their own unique rendering. Each person attending is asked to bring their own set of pencils, which can be obtained from art supply stores in Brookings and Coos Bay, as well as online art shops. They can be purchased individually, or in sets. It is recommended that a colorless blending pencil be purchased as well, available from these same sources; these are invaluable in bringing a finished pencil drawing to it's beautiful vibrant finishing point. Bring a photo or image that you would like to draw, or use one of the images we provide in honing your skills with this unique media.

Bring a sack lunch for the break. Coffee, tea and homemade cookies will be provided. Donations will be gladly accepted to help with the cost of materials.

If you have questions and to secure your place in the workshop, please phone Sharon Guinn at 541-425-1213 or email [email protected].

Friday Night Artist's Reception for Horst Wolf at Brian Scott Gallery

Horst welcomed everyone and directed the crowd to the refreshment tables.

The gallery was full and viewing the paintings required a lot of "excuse me pleases", but no one seemed to mind.

Horst wouldn't miss a photo opportunity with a pretty girl.


While Leslie poured, Horst discussed his art education and career as an artist.

Horst's clever books of his paintings and limericks are available at Brian Scott Gallery.

Everyone enjoyed Horst's reception - including Horst!

Colored Pencil Workshop at Wright's on Friday February 22

Drop in Art Workshop
Colored Pencil using Prisma-color on Feb 22

Instructor Sara Broderick
541-469-7625
[email protected]

Wright’s Frame Shop/Gallery
810 Chetco Ave

Critique, Demonstrations &
Individual Instruction
All drawing and painting mediums
Graphite, Charcoal, Ink, Oil, Acrylic,
Watercolor, or Pastels

Friday 1:00 - 4:00 pm
$12.00 each session

Brookings Art Studio Tour is open to all local artists in 2013

This year non-members of Pelican Bay Arts Association are eligible to participate in the Art Studio Tour.  A workshop to acquaint people with the process will be held Sunday, March  10, 2013, 1 pm - 3 pm at Manley Art Center and Gallery, 433 Oak Street in Brookings.  Tour passes from previous years will be available for reference.  This workshop is a good opportunity to learn more about the tour and how to get involved.  The workshop is for previous tour participants as well as first timers.  There is no charge for this event.

The Art Studio Tour will be September 22, 10 am - 5 pm.  The fee to participate is $35.00 for PBAA members and $50.00 for non-members.  For more information call 541-469-9522.

SOCC Announces South Coast Writers Conference in Gold Beach on February 15 -16

Gold Beach, OR. - Registration continues for the South Coast Writers Conference in Gold Beach. The conference began as one man’s dream of energizing local writers and luring others to Gold Beach. This event has slowly evolved into a weekend-long session that is attended by more than 100 writers. The conference includes two days of workshops, author readings, book signings and a writer critique circle.

Several renowned writers serve as workshop instructors, addressing a variety of genres including fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction and songwriting, and writers of varying styles. This year’s group of presenters includes William Sullivan, Linda Barnes, Merritt Barnes, Judy Cox, Bruce Holbert, Elizabeth Lyon, Carolyn J. Rose, Johnny Shaw, Lauren Sheehan, and Bob Welch.

Keynote speaker for the conference will be non-fiction and outdoor column writer, William Sullivan, author of one of Oregon’s 100 books Listening for Coyote. He writes a monthly outdoor column for the Eugene Register-Guard and the Salem Statesman-Journal. Sullivan will give the keynote address, Confessions of a Professional Writer.

Workshops begin Friday, February, 15, 2013 with participants choosing one of three seminar selections. Four 90-minute workshops are offered on Saturday, February 16, with five options for each session. Cost for the Friday seminar is $55 and the cost for the workshops on Saturday is $60 ($70 after January, 31). Authors Night with keynote speaker William Sullivan is scheduled at 7:00 p.m. on February 15, and will be held at the Showcase Building at the Event Center on the Beach and is free to the public.

For more information or to register, those interested can contact Southwestern’s Gold Beach Center at 541-247-2741 or [email protected]. Complete information is also available on the conference website at www.socc.edu/scwriters.

Annual Sandgren Coast PaintOut and Workshop July 18 - 24

The Sandgren Coast PaintOut is an outdoor painting event. It happens rain or shine for two-weeks each summer. It was initiated over forty years ago by painter and teacher Nelson Sandgren who passed it along to his son Erik. At the heart of the PaintOut is a shared regard for the awesome natural forces visibly at work, a love for Oregon coast, the fondness of intrepid painters for each other, and a shared belief that the challenge of making paintings on site is a broadening experience.

The Sandgren Coast PaintOut and Embedded Workshop continue to be the centerpiece of the summer for a self-selected group of painters. The PaintOut is open to everyone: no registration or payment is required . The PaintOut is free for all. Serious painters of all levels of experience are welcome. Some concentrate on watercolors, others work in different media. In recent years over one hundred painters have shown up for all or part of the scheduled two weeks on the central Oregon Coast. On any one day there may be from twenty to sixty painters on site.

The Workshop, embedded in the PaintOut, provides paid instruction by Erik Sandgren for three days. The workshop emphasizes observation, composition, drawing, and color in the medium of watercolor. Beginner, intermediate, and experienced painters are all welcome. Discussion and individual critiques are based on shared assignments and demonstrations. Class runs from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. The cost is $190. Participants may register by sending a non-refundable $50 deposit payable to ErikSandgren at 811 North Thornton Street, Aberdeen, WA 98520. Class size is limited to 15-18 participants. Registrations are accepted until the class is full.

 The second week of the PaintOut, an exhibition of work and slide presentation is held On Wednesday evening at the Newport Recreation Center. Painters bring along one or two of their pieces done at the Paint-Out. The public is welcome to attend. On the final day of the PaintOut a potluck and show-and-tell is arranged as an outdoor gathering. The PaintOut and Workshop tends to attract painters who are open to mutual critique. Most see this as an opportunity to have fun while redirecting themselves to more direct and painterly responses. The PaintOut is a forum which encourages setting aside preoccupations with particular styles, methods, formulae, and techniques in favor of fresh observation and expressive responses in paint.

Regardless of weather, the PaintOut convenes daily at the sites indicated on the itinerary posted at http://www.eriksandren.com under EVENTS. Most often we meet at Oregon State Parks or waysides. Available subject matter varies from the sea itself to wave swept rocks, light houses, cliffs and headlands, seabirds, coastal forests, working harbors, marinas, boats, coastal streams and rivers, and beaches populated by summer visitors. On-site painting goes on all day and we share work in progress and informal discussion part of most afternoons. Many painters continue to work well into the evening light.

The PaintOut and Embedded Workshop remain non-advertised events that have grown and maintained themselves entirely by word of mouth and personal invitation. They offer camaraderie, critique and opportunities to see how other serious painters handle their gear and painting problems on sitesometimes in adverse conditions created by sun, rain, or wind. History The PaintOut began over forty years ago as an Extension class in watercolor taught for Oregon State University by Nelson Sandgren. It was always held at the Oregon Coast when June could be relied upon for rain because Nelson loved that environment and found the dampness conducive to his broad wet handling of saturated color. When Nelson retired from Oregon State University in 1986, many friends and students prevailed upon him to start a coast painting class under his own auspices. People missed the camaraderie, the stimulus of painting problems and the critique. Thus it became a fee based workshop for many years and continued as such when co-taught by Nelson and Erik from 1988-94. Eventually, Nelson retired from any formal obligation to teach. He “bequeathed” this event to Erik in 2004. He last attended in the summer of 2006 just before his death. Those who were there that year witnessed Nelson’s focused production of powerful watercolors on site, right up to the very end of his life. In the annual “Dear Artist Friends” letter he sent out in 2004, Nelson wrote, “After over fifty years of both teaching and painting at the coast I feel that it’s time to pass along my enjoyable role. Erik…has much experience, enthusiasm and competency with outdoor painting; we’ve done a lot of it together through the years. You, he, and I will have much opportunity to extend our mutual observations and interactions as we enjoy our usual group get-together times. I thank you all for your long friendships and cooperative spirit, your love of painting. I’ll continue to be one with you. See you July- at Newport! With Appreciation, Nelson Sandgren” It is Nelson’s shared joy, persistence, and love of structurally vigorous painting that remain the driving spirit of the PaintOut and Workshop. See more of his life and work at http://nelsonsandgren.com/

Sandgren Oregon Coast PaintOut July 2013

Schedule and Itinerary

- Rain or Shine-

Meet at 9AM except for7/24, Aquarium Day

Note: bold type indicates Embedded Workshop days. Pre-registered workshop participants will re-join the PaintOut

following the daily class session and critique.

Monday 15 Seal Rock State Park

Tuesday 16 Yachats North Shore

Wednesday 17 Cummins Creek

(Neptune State Park south of Perpetua)

Thursday 18 Yaquina Bay Light

(in Newport –

west of the bridge)

Friday 19 Seal Rock State Park

Saturday 20 Rocky Creek State Wayside

Sunday 21 Open Day-

Painter’s Choice

Monday 22 Depoe Bay

(Southside Boat Ramp/Park)

Tuesday 23 Yachats North Shore

Wednesday 24 Newport Aquarium

(Meet Inside Entrance Foyer, 9:45 AM Sharp)

Evening exhibition and presentation at the

Newport Recreation Center 7:30

–

9:30 PM

Thursday 25 Ona Beach State Park

Friday 26 Rocky Creek State Wayside

Saturday 27 Yaquina Bay Light

(in Newport – west of the bridge)

- Final Day

Painting AM / potluck and exhibition 1

–

 

3 PM

See Erik Sandgren's website for more about the artist and this event.

Arts Salon II - Deadline is February 20

Artists of all kinds (visual, performing, literary and media) who want their art to be a self-sustaining business are invited to apply for Arts Salon II, a series of workshops offered by the North Coast Small Business Development Center in conjunction with the Del Norte Association for Cultural Awareness (DNACA). 

 

These seven workshops, one per month beginning March 20, 2013, will lay out the planning process, marketing, record keeping, legal issues, and more that are necessary for success.  In addition to the salon, five basic business workshops and seven counseling sessions are part of the requirement.

 

Those interested need to fill out an application as soon as possible; the deadline is Wednesday, Feb. 20.

 

For program guidelines, more information and registration contact Janna Clemons at 464-2168 or [email protected].

Artist's Reception for Horst Wolf at Brian Scott Gallery on Friday, Feb 22

Brian Scott Gallery
Invites You to an

 Artist’s Reception
for
Horst Wolf

Friday, February 22, 5 to 7 PM

Brian Scott Gallery
515 Chetco Avenue, Brookings, Oregon 

A personal message from Horst:

 I’ll show you some of my latest paintings
and tell you (only IF you want to know) about
my late-bloomer art career and the various stages
and styles I passed through – with samples.

I also would like your opinion on which of my
stuff you like best – if any!

Hope to see you there.

Senior Center Mural in Klamath

 
A mural for the Senior Center in Klamath is still in progress - painted by Wanda Kirkpatrick, Diane Fox Feller, Kathleen Kresa, Candy Peterson, Katherine Smith, Ted Smith and Hayley Salazar.

February 2013 Brookings 2nd Saturday Art Walk

The February 2013 Art Walk Review by Nola Range
Photos by Agatha Conrad and Nola Range

Jay Mosby, highly esteemed Brookings Watercolor Artist, gave a demonstration of his watercolor techniques, along with commentary that would make a stand up comedian envious.

Admirers gathered for Jay's demo.

Looking over Jay's shoulder.

Jay Mosby is Artist of the Month at Manley Art Center and Gallery.
Here's an opportunity to jump-start your Jay Mosby collection - four paintings in one frame.

You can see these paintings and more of Jay Mosby's work at Manley Art Center and Gallery during the entire month of February. Gallery hours are Tuesday-Sunday, 11 am to 4 pm.

John Marshall entertained at Manley Art Center during the February Art Walk.

Violet and Len Burton showed their wall art, wood art, driftwood mirrors and photography at Dewey's Digs during the February Art Walk.

Angela Ewing demonstrated how to prepare a "Proper English Tea" at Dewey's Digs. (Wall art and mirrors by Violet and Len Burton).

Angela Ewing discussing the tea pot.

Hmmm... who knew you could prepare a proper English tea without a silver service!

Lon Goddard and Aura Wright at Dewey's Digs - photography on wall by Violet Burton.

Valerie Wade of Wade's Candy - Homemade in Brookings, Oregon and available at Feather Your Nest




Sally Irish is showing her work at Feather Your Nest.


Dale Wells "pouring" at Brian Scott Gallery during the February Art Walk.

Horst Wolf enjoying a conversation with an Art Walker.

Lorelei Hanna and Dale Wells discussing plans for another painted "Fire Plug"

Marshall Thompson entertained at Brian Scott Gallery.

Lorraine served chocolates and wine at Chetco Pharmacy.

Regina Richards showed her photography at Chetco Pharmacy.

Young Art Walker enjoying Regina Richards photos.

Lorelei Hanna created a transient work of art on a Buddha Board at Gypsies during the February Art Walk.

Marge Montgomery is showing her handcrafted work at Gypsies. Here she is wearing one of her scarves and holding two of her beautifully and cleverly constructed bags.

G.G. Thompson is showing at Jessica's Cosmic Cafe.

Teen earrings and hair jewelry by Charis Creation at Jessica's.

The work of Tom Farmer can be seen at Chetco Community Library during February.

The Boondock Band played at the Chetco Community Library during the February Art Walk.

Kim Redd is showing her "Fractal Art" at Wright's Custom Framing this month. During the Art Walk she demonstrated the process of creating fractal art.

Kim's images are gorgeous, and the process looks like a lot of fun.

A display of Kim Redd's fractal art will be showing at Wright's all month.

Christina Olsen was the STAR at A Wild Bird and Backyard General Store where she demonstrated textile art.

Babs, one of Brookings' favorite Yoga instructors, showed off a T-shirt painted by Christina Olsen. Hey - I want one just like that - but maybe a smaller size.

Photos by Agatha Conrad at A Wild Bird and Backyard General Store, Dewey's Digs, Chetco Pharmacy, Wright's Custom Framing, and Feather Your Nest.
Photos by Nola at Manley Art Center, Gypsies, Deweys Digs, Chetco Community Library, Jessica's Cosmic Cafe, and Brian Scott Gallery.

After School Watercolor Classes begin February 12 at Wright's

AFTER  SCHOOL  WATERCOLOR  CLASSES

After school art classes are starting on Tuesday and Wednesday, February 12 and 13 from  3:00-5:00 pm at Wright’s Custom Framing.  Choose the one day that fits best into your schedule each week.

These classes will be each Tuesday and Wednesday thru April.

$10 per class.  I will honor the family discount with the 2^nd child half price. Ages 7 on up to any adults who would like to learn more about watercolor basics…all are welcome.  All supplies provided.

Tell your friends!    ***     Sign up NOW!

Janeen Vick
541 469-4590
 [email protected]

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Four Special Events you won't want to miss at the Brookings Art Walk on Saturday, February 9

At Wright's Custom Framing, Kim Redd will demonstrate how to make "Fractal Art".

Christina Olsen demonstrates textile painting at A Wild Bird and Backyard General Store

Jay Mosby demonstrates watercolor painting at Manley Art Center and Gallery.

Angela Ewing demonstrates how to prepare a "Proper English Tea" at Dewey's Digs.

Grant Opportunity for Curry County Nonprofits - Apply Now

Are you involved with art, music, history, a library, a museum, or an event? The Curry County Cultural Coalition, an arm of the Oregon Cultural Trust, is currently accepting grant applications from qualifying nonprofits or public entities in Curry County that hold cultural events and comply with the Coalition’s mission of increasing public participation in Oregon culture.

Grants of up to $1,000 are available to nonprofit organizations supporting visual, written, or performing arts; history and culture; and humanities.

You may review the grant’s qualifying guidelines and download an application at http://curryccc.org. The deadline for applying is March 31st.

Individuals may apply for a grant for their projects under the auspices of the non-profit 501(c)(3) to which they belong (for example, a member of Pelican Bay Arts Association may apply for a grant for a qualifying project that is endorsed by PBAA).

The Curry County Cultural Coalition is an arm of the Oregon Cultural Trust, created by the Oregon State Legislature in 2001. One third of the money that the Trust grants each year is distributed among 45 county and tribal cultural coalitions. These coalitions receive money based on population. Each group sets its own priorities and grants Trust funds within its own jurisdiction. With a $200 million endowment, the Trust will secure sustainable funding for Oregon culture in perpetuity.