To enlarge any of the thumbnails, just click on it. If you are interested in purchasing Karen’s work, just call the Gallery at 503-281-9048. We can do the sale over the phone. between the hours of 11am and 4 pm. Open by appointment only.
To enlarge any of the thumbnails, just click on it. If you are interested in purchasing Mary’s work, just call the Gallery at 503-281-9048. We can do the sale over the phone. between the hours of 11am and 4 pm. Open by appointment only.
To enlarge any of the thumbnails, just click on it. If you are interested in purchasing Rogen’s work, just call the Gallery at 503-281-9048. We can do the sale over the phone. between the hours of 11am and 4 pm. Open by appointment only.
Milagros Prayers Individual Milagros priced individually from $45 to $95
Hope 18” x 24”, Paper clay/mixed media on canvas
Our Lady of Careful Consideration Mixed media, paper clay 11″ X 14″. $850
Our Lady of the Monarch Butterflies $1325
Our Lady of Things I Wish I Hadn’t Said Mixed media, 8″ X 10″, $290
Our Lady of Setting Boundaries Mixed Media 8″ X10″, $290
Our Lady of Doing the Right Thing Mixed media, 8″ X 10″, $290
Our Lady of Saying No Mixed media, 8″ X 10″, $290
Our Lady of Gratitude Mixed media, *” X 10″ $290
Our Lady of Taking Care of Yourself 9″ X 12″, $625
Our Lady of Not Taking it Anymore 11″ X 12, $850
Our Lady of Waiting Patiently 11″ X 14″, $850
Our Lady of Surrendering 9″ X 12″, $625
Our Lady of Grace and Power 11″ X 14″, $850. SOLD
Our Lady of Wishful Thinking 9″ X 12″, $625
Our Lady of A Good Nights Sleep 11″ X 14″, $850
Our Lady of Being Authentic 11″ X 14″, $850
Our Lady of Fighting the Good Fight 9″ X 12″, $625
The Leopard, From the Going Away Party., 9″ X 12″ $625
The Polar Bear paper clay & paint 8” X 10” $490
The Gorilla, From the Going Away Party 8″ X 10″ $490
The Wolf From the Going Away Party 9″ X 12″ $700
The Rhino, From the Going Away Party 8″ X 8″ $425
The Panda, From the Going Away Party 8″ X 8″ $425
The Hippo, From the Going Away Party 8″ X 8″ $425
The CanElephant, From the Going Away Party 12″ X 12″ $700
The Elephant, From the Going Away Party 12″ X 12″ $700
The Orangutan, From the Going Away Party 8″ X 10 $490
The Lion, From the Going Away Party 12″ X 12″ $700
The Giraffe, From the Going Away Party 9″ X 12″ $625
The Koala Bear: From the going Away Party Mixed media., 11″ X 14″ $750
The Wallaby: From the Going Away Party Mixed media, 11″ X14″. $750
The Kangaroo: from the Going Away Party Mixed media, 11″ X 14″ $750
The Wallaby: From the Going Away Party 11″ X 14″, $750
If you are interested in any of Rogene’s work, just call the Gallery at 503-281-9048 . We can do the sale over the phone. between the hours of 11-4). Open by appointment only.
To enlarge any of the thumbnails, just click on it. If you are interested in purchasing Stan’s work, just call the Gallery at 503-281-9048. We can do the sale over the phone. between the hours of 11am and 4 pm. Open by appointment only.
Maitre d’ 11” x 14” x 10”, $1200
Chef’s Table 10“ X 15” X 10” carved wood $1800
Welcome Home 14” x 14” x 10”, $1200
Today’s Special 10” x 10” x 9”, $750
Happy Dog 6” x 7” x 4”, $350 SOLD
Long Dog 5” x 9” x 3”, $350
Sheep Dog with Flock 4” x 6” x 11”, $650
Dog in Question 8” x 6” x 5”, $350 SOLD
Large Pileated Woodpecker 16” x 6” x 5”, $650 SOLD
Woodpecker on Birch Branch (off the Tree of Bird Life) 11” x 4” x 3”, $450 SOLD
Jesters (monkeys with hats) 5″ x 15″, $450 SOLD
Thinking Tree 26” x 23” x 7”, $900
Winged Woman Waiting 6″ X 22″. $450 SOLD
Tall Woman with Winged Shawl 31” x 5” x 3”, $450
Vacquera 13” x 8” x 6”, $500
Vacquera ($500) in front of Evening at the Ranch 20″ X 16″, $400
Giraffe Journey #4 Mixed media and paper clay, 8″ X 10, $275
Giraffe Journey #3 Mixed media and paper clay, 8″ X 10, $275
Giraffe Journey #2 Mixed media and paper clay, 8″ X 10, $275
Giraffe Journey #1 Mixed media and paper clay, 11″ X 14, $350
Evening at the Ranch paper clay cows, 16″ X 20″, $400
On the Green with Cows paper clay cows, 19″ X 33″, $1400
Cow Cloud paper clay Agave, 21″ X 30″, $1200
Giraffe House, (with Beach photo 18″ X 14″, $800
Beach Shelter 11″ X 10″ $700
Tree of Bird Life Ask about the price that is noted with a number
Tree of Bird Life Various Birds sold individually prices from $60 to $450
Small Birds on Birch Stumps Varying sizes to fit in the hand, $60 each
Have a Heart Collaborative carved wood sculpture with paper clay additions by Rogene Manas, 15” x 5” x 5”, $900 SOLD
MAIN GALLERY (February 27-March 24) ARTIST TALK: March 14, starting @2pm
William Liu is a watercolorist specializing in Southwest landscape painting. Slot Canyon is the subject for this show. “My family immigrated to the United States and I would be alienated from art for close to half of a century. But the love to relive hiking in the Southwest eventually brought me back to the original brushes I brought to the US. Painting scenery from slot canyons, arches and geological wonders of the southwest becomes a way for me to indulge in the hikes. These are virtual trips, of course. But selecting the family photos to watercolor and studying the techniques to recreate the picture bring me back every bit of fond memory and joy as the actual hikes.”
Dennis Peterson creates the surprising and intrinsic personalities of aged and decayed wood. The medium is oil on wood. “This work is my interpretation of the internal and external power and diversity that consumes those who enter the untouched influences of nature.” The title of the series is “The Center of Things” Peterson received his MFA from Portland State University (Oregon Honors Scholarship) and was instructor at PNCA, PSU and PCC.
FEATURE AREA (February 27-March
Wayne Jiang uses an acrylic technique that references old dutch masters, 19th and 20th Century American Realism, and modern documentary photography. The fundamental nature of his aesthetic rests in the use of simple, quiet compositions that visually communicate emotion within the precepts of narrative realism: intimate unusual renderings of ordinary objects, subtle glimpses of everyday life. These images are collectively reflected on stillness, solitude, and mystery; yet with an element of comfort and familiarity. With his restaurant paintings he seeks provide comfort, nostalgia, and cultural identity in relationship to food. “In my effort to bring together traditional and contemporary design practices, I strive to create works of art that retain a timeless quality while incorporating contemporary subject matter.”
Virginia McKinney’s work is hand forged and fabricated steel with earthenware clay. She does all aspects of the process – from the designing of the pieces, to the clay production and all the metal work. “I am inspired and loosely referencing dwelling forms in my work. The home, habitat, abode, residence – more than architectural terms, these forms of shelter and refuge are both personal and universal. I sometimes perch them on pedestals or have them sprouting legs. Adding small openings that appear as windows or doorways, they become animated and take on delightfully odd personalities. I am also fascinated with the ladder as a metaphor for movement and change and frequently use it along with the dwelling forms. The combination of the steel and clay work beautifully together – the textures of the dark hammered steel compliment the warm surfaces of the clay.”
Main Gallery (March 26-April 28) Stan Peterson & Rogene Manas
“Talking Hands”, The Narrative Art of Rogene Mañas and Stan Peterson. Talking with their hands. both Rogene Mañas and Stan Peterson paint, piece, and sculpt their narrative art on an intimate scale. Using representational imagery that is familiar and understandable, they individually find meanings which transcend the mundane. Here’s a link to a short film of Stan talking about his show with Rogene: ttps://vimeo.com/403161703
Stan Peterson Stan, a self confessed whittler, finds moments in everyday life which seem to transcend into open ended short stories. The process of chipping away at pieces of basswood allows his mind to wander dow pathways least traveled resulting in wood carved sculptures that are poignant, yet feel like “everything is going to be OK.” Animals are ever-present in Stan’s work and may assume human characteristics. His monkeys seem more than primates, his seagulls wear shoes. Stan has created a version of Chef’s Table with sea gulls, and “The Maitre d’ at the Sea to Table Bistro” is finding a table for a party of penguins. Since taking a paper clay workshop from Rogene, Stan has started using the clay as a sculpting medium for his wall pieces. In a recent collaboration, Stan carved a wooden man in a wide brimmed hat who holds a paper clay heart made by Rogene in his hands.
Rogene Mañas. Drawing upon her background in design and illustration, Rogene creates art with inventive mixed media techniques in a commentary on the current world. From climate change and endangered species, to health issues and human rights, her iconic imagery affirms the power of positive change. In this show, Rogene is sharing work she has been saving for this special time. Rogene’s collection of paper clay art pieces entitled “The Going Away Party” illustrates endangered and threatened animals wearing party hats. Her “Everyday Saints” are a collection of visual affirmations she has created to bring attention to life’s challenges. And her collection of paper clay milagros are asking for miracles needed for healing. The charm and accessibility of her work often has a sharp edge softened with a prayer to counterpoint the daily news.
Feature Area (March 26-April 26) Mary Lee and Karen Thurman
Mary Lee focuses on abstract painting in encaustic. Words have always been my thing. Reading, writing, editing, printing–all things words. Working in the publishing world: newspapers, magazines, communications, and events brought images into the words, melding photographs with design and color to enhance the textual content.Over the years, as words and images mingled, I have found it clarifying and satisfying to express thoughts and feelings through abstract art. It was a natural transition. My primary art medium is encaustic, where I can layer on colors of wax over wax, scraping back to highlight the shades beneath and adding another coat to enhance the luminosity. Mixed media comes into play as well with image transfers, collage and the incorporation of various found objects.
Karen Thurman works with fiber. Her inspiration comes from the medium itself – the transformation of fiber into felt. Felt lends itself well to color, pattern, shape, whimsy, and humor – all of which she incorporates into herwork to bring some levity into this world. Karen uses both needle felt and wet felt techniques. Karen studied textile design on both coasts before settling back in her native Oregon. Drawing inspiration from old movies, early morning coffee, and her love of nature, Karen’s unique style plays on the inherent qualities of the natural materials she uses. Her style is bold and unique, and involves laying stacks of felt colors and then felting them together.“Felting is my passion, my compulsion and my joy that accompanies me throughout each day. From the beginning, the process of transforming fiber from a beautiful live animal into cloth has struck me as magical. Over the years, that magical process has had its way with me, leading me from hobby to art. Making felt fills me with a sense of accomplishment, and has proven to be a most amenable vehicle for translating inner vision to outer reality.”