#10. Shirley Smith-Yates performed during the Spring and Fall Wine Walks at Fairweather’s, captivating audiences with her rich voice and stage presence. Each event featured a curated choice of wines from local vineyards, and Shirley’s performances complemented the experience, creating…
I am inspired by strong compositions and intense color, which evoke deep emotions and provoke thought in the viewer. My topic matter consists of landscapes, still lifes, and abstracts. Each tells a different story through the interplay of light and…
One of my pieces of art, ‘Dressed in Color,’ was proudly displayed on a prominent billboard in Fort Myers, Florida. This was part of an engaging campaign titled ‘Art Lives Here.’ This initiative was meticulously designed to increase the awareness…
Fairweather House and Gallery 612 Broadway Street Seaside, Oregon Through September 25 f “Grounding Influence,” where art resonates with personal stories. Artists Vicki Baker, Bill Bailey, Paul Brent, Lieta Gratteri, Michael Muldoon, and Vanessa K. Stokes share their authentic perspectives.…
Ruth Asawa’s work is evident this year. The first retrospective since the artist died in 2013. She was 87 years old. It is now on view at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. It will travel to the MoMA in October.…
Vicki Baker I am an impressionistic artist from Astoria, Oregon and I have wintered on a houseboat in Ft. Myers, FL for the past 15 years. I am an avid painter and printmaker and a member of various local…
“Hands Over Lions” watercolor by Jo Pomeroy-Crockett Archaeology has long been a passion and an inspiration. Paleolithic cavepaintings from 30,000 years ago in Chauvet Cave in southern France inspired myseries of post-Ice age watercolor paintings. Charcoal and red ochre paintings…
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…
My inspiration for the painting “Three Part Harmony”… “Walking quietly among the evergreens and colorful deciduous trees of the Cascades, I realize how beautiful our Oregon autumn is. After an early snow, the mountains are especially picturesque and inviting in the…
Artist Statement I grew up in various places worldwide, exposed to people and cultures.I was surrounded by ideas that convinced me there is no “one right view” of anything. I love exploring new designsand unusual combinations because of my upbringing.…