In an effort to support local shops that make our communities strong, in 2010 American Express launches Small Business Saturday® on the Saturday after Thanksgiving to encourage people to Shop Small and bring more holiday shopping to small businesses.As shopping…
“Necanicum River” Botanical Impression made by Mike Mason. Carefully dried, pressed and placed botanicals to create art to support natural habitats conservation. Made with: 1 variegated Hydrangea blossom 1 Hydrangea leaf 1 black Petunia bloom 1 stem of Lunaria…
Original calligraphy by Penelope Culbertston. Q: Who is Greta, you ask? A: Greta Thunberg is a Swedish teenage environmental activist on climate change whose campaigning has gained international recognition. Thunberg first became known for her activism in August 2018 when,…
Decorative hand made pillow by Cherry Jones Harris “Sewing is my passion, along with quilting and gardening. I have sewn for as long as I can remember, making doll clothes when in grade school in my hometown and my…
Artist’s lecture notes for A FINE LINE opening reception from Jo Pomeroy-Crockett. A line is the connection of points. It has direction but no absolute thickness. Line is one of the elements that artists use to create compositions. Other…
“South Jetty Reflections” fine art photography by Linda Fenton-Mendenhall. Q: Where is the South Jetty, you ask? A: The south jetty of the Columbia River is one of the most incredible sites on the Oregon coast. Stretching six miles…
“Pacific Oysters Close Up III” oil on canvas by Paul Brent “Oysters Close Up II” original oil by Paul Bent. For OUTSIDE INTERESTS, Fairweather’s August exhibition, the artist Paul Brent has painted studies of the Pacific Oyster. Q: Why oysters,…
“A Pile of Pelicans” by Neal Maine/ PaicificLight Images. Proceeds in support of NCLC. White pelicans photographed in Youngs Bay, Oregon, rarely spotted in the Pacific Northwest. White Pelicans forage by swimming on surface, dipping bill into water and scooping…
“Mt. Hood” handmade glass by Christine Downs “Glass is mesmerizing. Did you know it is not a solid? Scientifically it is considered a supercool liquid due to its unique crystalline structure. There is no other art medium like it. The…
“Summer Dreams” oil by Melissa Jander “Books and Lavendar” oil by Melissa Jander Melissa Jander 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…