Passing On

I join with many Oregon artists and friends in mourning the loss of Laura Russo. I showed work with Laura for 15 years and always admired her solid support of Northwest art and artists. She was always honest and direct. She cared for her artist family and presented their work in a professional and dignified way; always hanging just the right amount of work. She cared about my family and took the sale of work very personally. She was not always easy and not always tactful, but you knew how she felt. I will miss her directness, her loyalty and her presence. A service is planned for Wednesday, February 17th at 3:00 at the Portland Art Museum.

New Year, New Glass

Here are some recent additions to my glass work. I am beginning to feel a little more comfortable with the medium and am enjoying the process and the results. I can see the potential and am very excited to continue working in this direction as well as painting.

A New Adventure

I've just completed a five day workshop at Bullseye Glass in Portland called"Painting with Light." Through the use of powdered and crushed glass and other glass structures we constructed imagery that was fused in the kiln. I have so much to learn, but I enjoyed the class and am looking forward to playing around with what is a new art form for me.

Something New

It's finally time for an update from the studio. This painting is based on some photos taken last summer of reflected trees near Neskowin, Oregon

Upcoming Events

I will be participating in two fund raising events coming up next month. The first,"Uncork Joy," Saturday,November 7, from 7-11 pm, will be held at Thirst wine bar at Riverplace , Portland, Oregon. A variety of art and other items will be available for purchase in a silent auction. Proceeds benefit the Children's Cancer Association of Oregon. A limited number of tickets are available, and more information can be found at the Thirst website. Friday evening November 13th, as well as Saturday and Sunday will be the annual Sitka Art Invitational, benefiting their ongoing programs in art and ecology. Always a fine show. Contact the Sitka website for more information. More details to follow.

Commission Finished

The painting for Lebanon is finished. I'm looking forward to seeing it installed above the fireplace in the library. Time to move on to other paintings.

A Work In Progress

The commission for the Lebanon Public Library is coming along. The painting began with a light blue toned ground. Next came the blocking in general areas of color. This was followed by some color adjustments and refining. Today I will continue refining and adding textural details.

A Good Book To Read

I'm nearly finished with a great book of interviews with David Hockney called "True To Life." He talks about his photographic work, painting, his theories on the use of camera obscura and photo lucida by the Northern Dutch painters, and his return to plein air painting in Yorkshire. Fascinating and inspiring stuff.

Rested and Inspired

I'm just back from a week on Galiano Island, BC. My husband and I spent a relaxing and restorative vacation on this beautiful island soaking up the amazing scenery and marveling at the wildlife. The island has wonderful cedar tree forests punctuated by madronas, a small lake, grand vistas, and uncrowded shorelines of carved sandstone for watching seals and sea birds. Magical.

Something For Lebanon

I just received the news this week that my home town, Lebanon, Oregon, has selected me for a commission for their brand new public library. I will be doing a 4'x6' painting for the fireplace wall. I was born in the building that for many years was the library and before that the Lebanon Community Hospital. It is gratifying to know that I will have a painting in this wonderful new community building. As a staff member of the Friends of Multnomah County Library in Portland, and having been born and raised in Lebanon, this is doubly rewarding.