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 by Bob Kroll and Neal Maine.
Ocean oils by Michael Muldoon, pelican oil by Paul Brent, abstract oil by Carmela Newstead, sunflower oil by Nick Brakel, floral watercolors by Mary Lyn Gough, and carp watercolor by Jo Pomeroy Crockett, a pen with ink collection by Vanessa K. Stokes.
Pen with walnut ink botanicals by Dorota Haber Lehigh, watercolors by Mary Lyn Gough, clam tide oils by Micheal Muldoon, sunset wood sculpture by Stuart Ditbrenner. Selected necklaces by Renee Hafeman and a basket by Charles Schweigert
The collage photo on the top left features artist Melissa Jander speaking about her STEP OUTSIDE art during the June 1st opening of the art reception at the Fairweather Gallery.
The collage photo at the top right features artist Christine Trexel, who gave her artist talk during the June 1st opening art reception for the STEP OUTSIDE exhibition at Fairweather’s.
The collage photo on the bottom left features artist Jeanne Walker, who is showing her textile runner.
The middle collage photo features Peg Wells and her encaustic ocean art.
The collage photo on the bottom left features Kandy Schwartz, a former Fairweather artist who revealed new art in The Whet Spot, a fellow Historic Gilbert District business.
STEP OUTSIDE photos courtesy of Don and Melissa Jander.
Thank you to Melissa and Don, for their adventuresome pivot “stepping inside” to capture the STEP OUTSIDE opening art exhibition on Fairweather’s Saturday night.
It was our pleasure, and thank you for another wonderful opening night, and for all you do! Love, -Melissa and Don
HMMM… you may ask, what was about to happen later after the STEP OUTSIDE opening art reception at the Fairweather House and Gallery?
Approaching FOULWEATHER!
Heavy rain arrived as if the skies had a grudge against umbrellas and dry socks! The clouds are challenging us to an epic water fight and winning by a landslide. The puddles are now claiming territory, and the raincoats are getting a workout they never signed up for!
An atmospheric river, a name given to an extended, narrow structure and the substantial quantity of water vapor they carry through the atmosphere, resembling a river in the sky. These phenomena materialize as a result of Pacific winds directing it towards the North Coast of Oregon. Atmospheric rivers serve as the primary mechanisms for transporting freshwater on Earth, and upon reaching land, they often release rainfall within relatively brief timeframes.
Oregon N coast received 1.68” of rain since Sat midnight. (via KOIN)
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Vicki Baker, painter and printmaker, was born in Vermont and raised in California. She has lived in Oregon for over 40 years and winters on a houseboat in Ft. Myers, FL. In the summers, she spends time in Astoria, OR, where she works out of the printmaking studio at the local community college.
Vicki is an Alliance for the Arts in Fort Myers member and paints in the Art studios. Vicki has taken numerous painting and printmaking classes and workshops in Oregon and Florida, as well as a printmaking workshop in Guanajuato, Mexico.
She keeps motivated as an artist by printing and painting with other artists. There is a wonderful energy when artists get together to create art, and she finds this environment both nurturing and supportive.
Vicki Baker’s artworks are in various private collections across the U.S. and Europe. They can also be viewed locally at the Fairweather Gallery in Seaside, OR.
Sunflowers by Nick Brakel
Nick Brakel Expressionist Landscapes
In all of my art, and perhaps particularly in my landscapes, I want to express nature’s vibrancy and spirit. I am interested in capturing the spirit, energy, and vibrant colors of nature. To this end, sometimes things need to be exaggerated, enhanced, or heightened.
I am very inspired by many post-impressionist and expressionist artists. Such as Edward Munch, Egon Schiele, Gustave Klimt, Pierre Bonnard, Oskar Kokoschka, Vincent Van Gogh, Odilon Redon, and many others. In particular, the approaches of Schiele and Klimt have been of interest to me lately. They both pushed the bounds of expressionist painting within a prescribed and well-defined form. This creates this inherent tension between mark-making to the point of almost abstraction versus the accurately portrayed landscape/portrait/ still life, etc. This has always been of great interest to me.
I am creating a tension between abstraction and form. How far can you push one without losing the other? I am also very much a colorist when it comes to art. Vibrant colors are essential to me and are a massive part of the work of all the artists I referenced. The works created for the STEP OUTSIDE show are all oil paintings with a slight amount of mixed media.
I started my BFA at The College of Visual Arts in St. Paul, MN. I left after my foundational studies to focus on landscape painting on the North Shore of Lake Superior. I found my way into Nursing (my career for many years) and eventually finished my BFA at The University of Wisconsin Superior, where I focused on Painting and Printmaking. Upon moving to Portland, I participated in The Print Arts Northwest Emerging Printmakers Residency. I also interned at Atelier Meridian Printmaking Studio for several years. I recently pursued a Business Certificate at PCC and am enrolled in the 3rd year of Reiki Next Step training while continuing to pursue my art.
Melissa Jander
For the Fairweather Gallery’s STEP OUTSIDE June 2024 show, an exploration of the great outdoors.
Dive headfirst into the stunning beauty of the Pacific Northwest, where you are beckoned to meander through vibrant lavender fields pulsating with both color and fragrance. Surrender yourself to the serene cadence of the ocean while sauntering along sandy beaches, where the sky harmonizes with the sea in a truly awe-inspiring panorama of shades. Embracing the ever-shifting interplay of light and darkness, each artwork by Melissa Jander encapsulates the very soul of the landscape in daring, emotive brushstrokes. Whether it’s the gentle dance of blossoms in the breeze or the striking sweep of cliffs against the horizon, each scene urges you to venture outside and deeply connect with nature’s warm embrace. Indulge in the delight of discovery as you journey through these natural wonders, where each and every brushstroke pays homage to life and motion.
By the Water, Vanessa K. Stokes
“Usually when sitting down to imagine a work of art for the gallery, I start with making a singular figure. Then melding in whatever the theme is around the figure. However, for the theme of ‘Step Outside’, I tried making an outdoor scene first. Then I added the characters in. I tried to reference experiences I’ve had in nature and photos I’ve taken. For the characters, I was at one point in time asked to draw a representation of myself that I could attribute qualities to. I ended up making the character you see on the right, composed of layers of colored pencil and ink. For the character on the left, I was inspired by aquatic Sea Angel’s and flowers. The idea is that even though the design is nebulous in nature, it is still full of light and fire.” Vanessa K. Stokes
Hui-Yong Kim (pronounced He-Young, is a ceramic artist specializing primarily in Asian art forms and functional pottery.
Hui-Yong Kim’s functional pottery features the more playful look of line drawings and glazes on art. Through surface decoration techniques, she allows her work to reflect the colors and textures of nature. Her illustrations, glaze choices, and manipulation of glaze movements reveal the brightness of STEP OUTSIDE in these vessels for the June Fairweather show.
Hui-Yong is a native of South Korea and immigrated to America in her adult years. She has lived and studied in Singapore under Master Chuan Siang Boon and took tutelage in Korea in 2021 from Master.
Sung Yoo. She furthered her education at the Portland Community College Ceramic Studio and owns and manages her Galaxy Clay studio.
She is a member of the Oregon Potters Association and participates in shows in Oregon and Washington states. Her work is currently featured in Australia’s Clayful magazine by Sophia Cai.
Full House by Mary Lyn Gough
I aim to capture an immersive experience in each painting that envelops the viewer in my work, my vision of the blooms, the secrets they have to share. So real, they’re unreal, the work compels you to reach for a touch, or lean in for the scent of the bloom.
I work in watercolors to gain the transparency of oils, the vibrancy of acrylics, and the beguiling nature of water, an attempt to control the uncontrollable. The combination is a viewing intimacy; my pieces are luscious, inviting, and vibrant.” Mary Lyn Gough
STEP OUTSIDE is a collection of artwork that explores the great outdoors.
June 1st through June 25th
Fairweather House and Gallery
612 Broadway Street
In the Historical Gilbert District of downtown Seaside
“From the gentle breeze to the dramatic sweep of cliffs against the horizon, every brushstroke is a scene of movement,” writes Melissa Jander, a San Juan Island, Washington, artist featured in the show.
Jo Pomeroy-Crockett, Christine Trexel, Nick Brakel, Galaxy Clay, and Mary Lyn Gough will join Melissa Jander in the exhibit.
The gallery welcomes abstract painter Vicki Baker, who is a new artist.
Celebrating 20 years in 2024, Seaside First Saturday Art Walk is a free event in the Historic Gilbert District between Holladay & Broadway in downtown Seaside—courtesy parking at Holladay & Oceanway. Meet artists and see art. June 1, 5- 7 pm. Fairweather House and Gallery, 612 Broadway St.
Opening reception for STEP OUTSIDE, a June exhibition exploring the great outdoors featuring new original works from artists. Jason Lambert provides LIVE music.
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 look and feel are evocative of the outdoors. The Canson MiTientes text paper is sewn onto an accordian folded colored piece of the same paper. This journal would be a wonderful companion for a walk in the woods, at the beach, or wherever you enjoy spending time.” –Christine Trexel, paper and textile artist
Christine Trexel is dedicated to using the finest materials for her books, always striving to provide each piece with the utmost quality. The idea of someone writing on the pristine pages brings her immense joy. She believes that her creations inspire the creation of others; these writings could encompass a multitude of emotions and themes—ideas, fantasies, dreams, fears, hopes, despair, solace, contemplations, histories—anything has the potential to be expressed within them.
Celebrating 20 years in 2024, Seaside First Saturday Art Walk is a free event in the Historic Gilbert District between Holladay & Broadway in downtown Seaside—courtesy parking at Holladay & Oceanway.
Meet artists and see art. June 1, 5- 7 pm.
Fairweather House and Gallery, 612 Broadway St.
Opening reception for STEP OUTSIDE, a June exhibition exploring the great outdoors featuring new original works from NW artists Melissa Jander, Jo Pomeroy-Crockett, Christine Trexel, Nick Brakel, Galaxy Clay, and Mary Lyn Gough. Welcoming abstract painter Vicki Baker to the gallery. Jason Lambert provides LIVE music.
Zifen Qian is an artist who blends Eastern and Western cultures in his paintings. Qian founded the concept of Global Culture with a variety of post-modern creations. He earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from Shanghai Normal University School of Fine Art and Portland State University School of Fine and Performing Arts. Qian has taught at different art institutions and holds positions as an Art Research Specialist in Shanghai and Vice President of America Arts Research Institute in the United States. Qian’s artistic journey has been featured in several US and Chinese media outlets such as “The Oregonian,” “The Washington Post,” and “People’s Daily.” His profile has been included in “the Dictionary of Achievements of the World Chinese Artists,” in “Who’s Who in America,” and in “Who’s Who in the World.”
Sunrise oil painting by Zifen Qian
Zifen Qian has served as an Adjunct Professor of Art at the Pacific Northwest College of Art and Portland State University and as a Visiting Professor of Art at the Art & Design College of Shanghai Institute of Technology. His original paintings have been exhibited in the world’s major cities and at important exhibitions and museums. His published works have been distributed worldwide.
Fairweather House and Gallery
612 Broadway St.
STROKES OF GENIUS exhibition
Through May 25
Featuring Zifen Qian, artist, professor, and founding father of New Conceptual Romanticism, whose profile is in “Who’s Who in America” and “Who’s Who in the World.”
Introducing moon jar artist Hui Yong Kim, who creates glazing techniques that mimic planetary movements.
Welcoming Barbara Paanakker, an abstract artist who uses mediums found in metal, paper, and organic materials such as eggshells.
Introducing moon jar artist Hui Yong Kim, who creates glazing techniques that mimic planetary movements.
Galaxy Jar planetary movements.
Moon Jar where the focus on specific principles is pertinent to the finished product.
Hui-Yong Kim (pronounced He-Young) is a ceramic artist specializing primarily in Asian art forms but also working with current aesthetics and functional pottery. Within traditional art forms, she creates the popular Korean moon jars and vases, where the focus on specific principles of a line is pertinent to the finished product.
She explores various glazing and firing techniques from the kiln and raku firing, creating her glazes for both. Her functional pottery features the playful look of line drawings, glazes, and wearable art. Hui-Yong’s fascination with the galaxy has greatly influenced the creation and application of her glazes, where the result can clearly mimic the planetary movements. Each item is an evolution – occasionally a stroke of genius!
Hui-Yong is a native of South Korea and immigrated to America in her adult years. She has lived and studied in Singapore under Master Chuan Siang Boon and took tutelage in Korea.
She furthered her education at the Portland Community College Ceramic Studio and currently owns and manages her own Galaxy Clay studio.
She is a member of the Oregon Potters Association and participates in shows in Oregon and Washington states. Her work has been exhibited in the Lawrence Gallery, Guardino Gallery and currently featured in Australia’s Clayful magazine by Sophia Cai.
Fairweather House and Gallery
612 Broadway St.
Through May 25
STROKES OF GENIUS exhibition
Featuring Zifen Qian, artist, professor, and founding father of New Conceptual Romanticism, whose profile is in “Who’s Who in America” and “Who’s Who in the World.”
Introducing Hui Yong Kim’s art for the May exhibition STROKES OF GENIUS.
Welcoming Barbara Paanakker, an abstract artist who uses mediums found in metal, paper, and organic materials such as eggshells.
Thank you so much for selecting my work. I’m so happy to participate in the exhibition. Thank you so much for showing me the example of another artist’s statements. They were nice statements. I wish you the best for the show.
