Wild Rivers Coast Art

Holiday Art Walk in Brookings

Kathy Huxley, Featured Artist for December at Manley Art Center.

Pete Chasar interviewed Kathy Huxley during the Art Walk.

Kathy's show includes some of her favorite oil paintings.

Kathy paints both plein air and in her studio. Her favorite subject to paint is portraits, but this show is all about landscapes, seascapes and structures. She has been involved with the Tuesday Painters group at Manley Art Center for the past fifteen years. You can see Kathy's show during the month of December at Manley Art Center, 433 Oak Street in Brookings. The gallery is open 11 am to 4 pm Tuesday through Sunday - closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas and New Year's.

Hither Thither and Yon entertained in the gallery at Manley Art Center during the December Art Walk.

The Gallery Theme at Manley Art Center this month is "Artists' Choice".

Artist and Author Georgia Cockerham at Chet's during Art Walk.

Thomas Sheets on guitar at Chet's.

Wright's Fog & Fine Art Gallery featured carolers during the Art Walk.

Eva Maria and Gerald Klaus and Sharon Guinn strolled the Fog & Fine Art Gallery performing Christmas carols.

Students of Sara Broderick from SOCC and College of the Redwoods have work displayed at Wright's this month. You can see their work both in the classroom and in the front display window area.

Student Artist Roger Jaramilo with his award winning "Tortuga Verde".

Student Artist Sarah Chierichetti with her graphite drawing
"My Shoe".

The "Santa Booth" at Wright's Custom Framing during the December Art Walk.

 
Patty Ann Da Cunha and Taste O'Honey performed Christmas music at Brian Scott Gallery.

And here is where Nola's infamous Art Walk Camera quietly slipped into "cartoon" mode and secretly stayed that way for the rest of the Art Walk. Fortunately Ann had her trusty Lumix, so most venues are not portrayed entirely in cartoon mode.

Paula Edwards and Pete Chasar at Brian Scott Gallery.

Paula Edwards serving at Brian Scott Gallery.

Mary Cleveland with "The Kings Jewels" at Feather Your Nest,

Some of "The Kings Jewels" at Feather Your Nest.

Rapp Brush in the Museum at Feather Your Nest during the December Art Walk.

John Gehl at the Chetco Community Library  - hope John has a REALLY good sense of humor. When you walk into the large meeting room/gallery in the library, on the far end of the room you'll see three large photos that appear to be a show of work by Ansel Adams. They are the amazing work of Brookings' own John Gehl. Since my camera accidentally turned his photo of Yosemite Falls into a cartoon, you'll want to go see the actual photo - and the rest of John's show which includes three walls of large color photographs.

First time on the Art Walk: Tom Krenecki at the "New 7 Times 7D Gallery" on Chetco Avenue.

Ann photographing Tom Krenecki and his large format photographs at 7 Time 7D Gallery.

Lon Goddard clowning with the ladies at Ambience by the Sea.

To quote the famous cartoon bunny, "That's all folks".

Brookings Second Saturday Art Walk will be on hiatus for the months of Jan/Feb/Mar. The next Art Walk will be held on April 8, 2017.

Thanks to all the artists and venues for another year of the Brookings Second Saturday Art Walk.

Photos by Ann Ostrowski and Nola Range

Coos Art Museum to feature Natural Science Illustrators

From December 9 through February 11, 2017 Coos Art Museum will be hosting Tidal Waters by the Oregon Group, Guild of Natural Science Illustrators. The exhibition opens with a free reception for the public at the Museum on Friday, December 9, 2016 from 5pm until 7pm. Thirty works by eleven artists will be on display in the Museum’s Clare Wehrle Gallery.

 
Sea Anemone by J Carrabbio

Science Illustrators are artists in the service of science. They use scientifically informed observation, combined with technical and aesthetic skills to accurately portray their subjects. This compilation of artwork follows in the long tradition of scientific illustration where attention to detail and accuracy was paramount. The artwork allows viewers to observe the unobservable, the beauty of nature up close.

 
Solitary Tunicate by K Kirkeby

The subject matter included in this exhibit focuses on species associated with the tidal water areas of Oregon. Some of the artists have interest in several fields of science, which are reflected in their subject matter such as plants, animals, and insects that are painted, drawn or digitally produced. Or they may specialize in specific fields of science such as botany, wildlife animals, insect, reptile, and avian sciences.

 

The Guild of Natural Science Illustrators (GNSI) – Oregon Group is a collection of about twenty artists, spread across the state of Oregon. They sponsor field trips, lectures and educational workshops across the state and are affiliated with the national GNSI organization. Information about the group can be found on their website http://www.gnsi-oregon.org.

Exciting New Art Classes by Audi Stanton at Wright's in Brookings

Audi Stanton will be teaching art classes at Wright's Custom Framing beginning Mondays, Jan. 9 and Tuesdays Jan.10 for 6-week sessions.

 

Mondays, 10:00 am until 12:30

Beginning Watercolor Painting, for students with little or no experience with watercolor painting.

 

Mondays, 1:00 pm until 4:00

Intermediate/Advanced Watercolor Painting for continuing students and those who have had some experience.

 

Tuesdays, 1:00 pm until 4:00

All skill levels, Oil painting with a palette knife and brush.

 

Please sign up at Wright's or call Audi at 541 412 7948.

The cost of each session is $98.00, not including supplies.

A supply list is at the counter at Wright's. 

You may pay tuition with cash or check payable to:

Audi Stanton, 17315 Holmes Dr., Brookings, OR 97415

or to Susie or Dennis at the store. 

 

Please plan to be on time, you may park on the side of the store and in the grassy area, but please leave the spaces at the front of the store for customers

 

Each class meeting will include instruction, show and tell, discussion of your questions, and demos. Join us to learn and have a great time!