The Leap by Liz Luther, mixed-media artist Liz Luther grew up fishing for rainbow trout in the lakes of eastern Washington. In this piece she’s used traditional couching techniques with modern colored metal threads to embroider a big ol’…
Jan Shield was born into a vibrant family of artists. His passion for painting and sculpting has been the heartbeat of his life. He was a dedicated Professor Emeritus of Art at Pacific University in Forest Grove. He inspired countless…
“I was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico. I was very blessed growing up and living in seven different states. I majored in Art. I showed in art exhibits in Kansas City and taught oil painting. I moved to Oregon fifteen…
What is the difference between cold wax painting and hot wax encaustic painting, you ask? The key difference between “cold wax” and “hot wax encaustic” is that cold wax is a medium that is used at room temperature, mixed with…
Intarsia Turkey wall sculpture by Mike Brown. One of a kind. $250 Intarsia is a woodworking technique that involves fitting pieces of wood into a solid wood matrix to create a mosaic. “Intarsia” may come from the Latin…
Hand-drilled, polished beach stone necklace. One-of-a-kind with copper findings. Lobster claw closure. Just in. Jewelry artist Mary Truler hand-made her bracelet chains for the 2024 new work at Fairweather’s. Fun fact: She has crafted more than one-of-a-kind pieces for the…
To make a monotype, an artist applies ink or paint to a smooth plate, usually made of metal, glass, or plastic. The artist then works the surface to create an image. The artist can use a printing press or print…
Jan Shield, Professor Emeritus of Art at Pacific University, Forest Grove, has created new work for the Fairweather July 2024 LIFE AQUATIC exhibition. The 100 Turtles project presents 100 life-size, hand-sculpted ceramic sea turtle hatchlings: 99 females and one male.…
STEP OUTSIDE art by Melissa Jander, folded book art by Mary Boittia and Jeannie Bamberg, art quilt by Cherry Harris, earrings by Mary Truhler, wood bowls by Dale Larson, gemstone art by Cherissa Mai, seascapes by Lee Munsell, photography art…
Making these journals I “stepped outside” to see what I could find in my environment to enhance the covers. The soft cover journals have a durable cover paper, called Bark paper, which is 100% Belgian flax with natural dyes. The…