Save the date and time.
August 5th, 5-7pm
Fairweather House and Gallery
612 Broadway, Seaside, OR
Opening reception for FINDINGS
Britney Drumheller arrives with new art for 2017.
Opening reception for the exhibit “Findings,” which juxtaposes an array of art by Emily Miller, Mariana Mace, JoAnn Pari-Mueller and Chris Boyer about the pleasures of beach combing.
“Findings,” will be the 11th annual emerging artist exhibition in the Fairweather Gallery and will include former emerging artists Britney Drumheller, Nick Brakel, Diane Copenhaver, Gayle H. Seely, Kristin Qian and Rebecca Gore.
Each of the artists in attendance will discuss the development of their work and the ideas that drive their creativity.
Seaside nature photographer, ecologist and biologist Neal Maine will speak at 6 p.m. Summertime beverages and light bites.
Britney Drumheller has a degree from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in Los Angeles, but moved back to her hometown of Cannon Beach – she could not leave the beauty and inspiration of the beach behind. Her work functions as symbolic expressions relating to the value people attach to the North coastal tidelands and its marine life.
Artist statement:
Art has always been a part of me; in all of its forms, it enriches my life. After graduating from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in Los Angeles, my career in fashion design focused on fashion illustration – until my Dad suggested I try to sell some beach-inspired art. I went to the beach, studied all of the creatures in the tide pools, and tried to put onto paper my discoveries.
My good friends suggested I bring my sketches to Fairweather House & Gallery in Seaside, and I was so pleased to be able to put my art in such a beautiful gallery.
My favorite media is to work with markers and colored pencils. The markers I use can give the allure of looking like watercolors, but can also give you crisp, clean lines. I enjoy working within the contrast of the freedom of watercolor and the preciseness of markers. Always sketching when I have a chance, I can get lost in a sketch for hours.
“Through my art, I hope to beautifully translate the sea life that I do so dearly love and honor.” the North coastal tidelands and its marine life.”
FUN FACT:
Fairweather’s launched Britney Drumheller in an emerging artist exhibition several years ago.
Q: Where in the world is Britney’s art today, you ask?
A: Here, there and everywhere.
OREGON
Fairweather Gallery, Seaside OR
Found, Cannon Beach OR
Inn at Cannon Beach Cannon Beach OR
Purple Moon Boutique, Cannon Beach OR
The Ocean Spa, Cannon Beach, OR
Insomnia Coffee, Cannon Beach, OR
Re/max Reality, Cannon Beach & Manzanita OR
TerHars, Seaside & Cannon Beach OR
Ocean Lodge, Cannon Beach, OR
Cousins, Dalles OR
Cousins, Pasco OR
Red Hills Market, Dundee OR
Village Gifts, Yachats OR
Unique Store Grand Market Place, Portland OR
Marvels by the Sea, Florence OR
Bella, Baker City
Bella, La Grande
WASHINGTON
Alki Surf Shop, Seattle WA
Wild Seafood Market, Seattle WA
City Center Drug, Aberdeen WA
For the Love of Spice, Gig Harbor WA
Cotton & Cashmere, Bainbridge Island WA
Manitou Lodge Bed & Breakfast, Forks WA
HAWAII
Sandpeople, Moana Surfrider – Honolulu HI
Sandpeople, Sheraton Waikiki – Honolulu HI
Sandpeople, Ala Moana Mall – Honolulu HI