Sheltering in place during the spring of 2020. Fairweather artists Melissa and Jan.

“There is a certain spirit that is inherent in the arts.  There is a tenacity, a sort of can-do attitude that represents the best of creating, thinking and doing.  There is a certain fearlessness in not being dismayed by events that are out of control. Indeed, artists have a unique sensitivity in the ability to pivot and meet needs that enlighten and inform.”  D. Fairweather, gallerist

“Thanks for the opportunity to share what I’ve been working on. Here are some of my latest paintings.”  Melisaa Jander

Art during “shelter-in-studio by Melissa Jander

“Memories of Puebla” 16×20 oil on linen.

“Puebla is the location of one of the battles of independence for Mexico. “Cinco de Mayo” is the celebration the country chose as the festival, although it happened over a long period of time. Our family had the privilege to be in the town of Puebla on Cinco de Mayo and enjoy the parade and cultural festivities. Wishing everyone good health and creativity during these unprecedented times.”  Melissa Jander

“Also, my new studio is finished! I paint upstairs.  Downstairs is a woodworking shop for my spouse. This a dream come true and will be a wonderful place to create.”  Melissa Jander, artist working from home on an island in the San Juan/ WA

Melissa Jander began her studies in the field of technical drawing and architecture, later adding a Bachelor of Arts in Foreign Language and Literature from Washington State University, a Graphic Design Certificate from the Art Institute of Seattle, and a Web Design Certificate from Bellevue College. Continuing art instruction included the Gage Academy in Seattle, Kirkland Arts Center, and private art instruction. Melissa is a member of Women Artists of the West, American Impressionist Society, Oil Painters of America, and Camano Arts Association.

“From the Edge” Jan Shield

“I think this is a wonderful idea to show art being made. My work is full of energy to create a feeling of the air merging with the trees and fields where from the earth they grow. They express a sort of witness to the soil becoming the grass and how plant life abounds joined in a harmony of space and form.  Look forward to seeing you soon,  probably in May.”  Jan  Shield, Professor Emeritus of Art at Pacific University

Read more about the artist:

https://www.oregonlive.com/hillsboro/2012/02/retired_pacific_university_pro.html

Jan Shield was at Pacific University in Forest Grove for forty years, twenty one of them as chairman of the art department. His tenure is the longest of any professor in the school’s history.

Fairweather House and Gallery

612 Broadway, Seaside Oregon

Closed until it is safe to reopen… let us hope… soon

Please visit us at:  http://www.fairweatherhouseandgallery.com

Due to the  novel coronavirus the gallery shut its doors on March 15, 2020

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