The Horsehead and Flame Nebula by Scot Alsop
A long exposure image of deep sky nebula and stars within the Constellation of Orion.
Artist Statement: Astrophotography is simply capturing light that has been traveling through space and has finally reached Earth and a camera’s sensor. Some images are created from short sub one second exposures, and others require many hours of exposure in order to pull out the fine details of extremely faint and distant objects. My images typically have between 10 hours and 60 hours of exposure. All of my images except one, were captured from my backyard near downtown Hillsboro. The one exception was an image of dark nebula that I captured at L.L. Stub Stewart State Park, a mere 20 miles from Hillsboro, but which provides much darker skies and the ability to capture much fainter interstellar dust called Integrated Flux Nebula (IFN). One of the things that I love about this art form is the ability to capture light that has been travelling for hundreds, thousands, and millions (and more) of years. Each of my pieces tells you how far away the object is, and thus how long the light took to travel here. On my image of the Pleiades, if you look just to the left of the brightest star on the center left (Electra), you’ll see a small slash. That is a galaxy that is over 1.4 billion light years away. When that light began its journey, Earth had a 19 hour day, featured the supercontinent Nuna, and hosted only bacterial life. Additionally, this style of art allows you to see objects in space that are just too dim for human eyes to see by visual means. By capturing light over a longer period – one of my pieces took almost 60 hours – you can see the color and fine details of these very dim objects. Usually, these objects are emission nebula where interstellar gases have been blasted by ionizing radiation from nearby massive stars causing them to emit light. Fortunately, none of those kinds of stars are near us. To capture these images, I’ve used a multitude of telescopes over the years. From small 2-inch refractors to larger 11 inch Schmidt Cassegrain telescopes. Each telescope used was chosen for the strengths of the design. Smaller scopes allow me to capture wide swaths of the sky while the larger telescopes allow me to “zoom” in and capture smaller details of Nebula and distant objects such as galaxies
Other works by this artist:
- North America Nebula
- Elephant Trunk Nebula
A Child’s Fix to an Adult problem by Nicole Ayala Congachi
A Child’s Fix to an Adult Problem is a deeply personal narrative painting that captures a defining tension of growing up in a mixed status immigrant family in the United States: learning to live with absence. Set against the bright, almost idyllic landscape of Machu Picchu, the piece shows my family finally traveling back to my parent’s home country of Peru, a long-awaited moment of joy and belonging for me and my siblings. Yet that joy is incomplete. My father is present in this family portrait, but only artificially. He is messily taped into the composition along with a smiling sun and other child-like doodles. This physical disruption is intentional. It reflects the way a child, unable to fully understand immigration systems, tries to solve an absence with something tangible. If he could not be there because of his status, then I will simply place him there myself. The contrast between the vibrant scenery and the quiet dissonance of his placement speaks to a larger reality: undocumented status does not just limit the person, it often fractures family unity. Important moments continue without everyone who should be in them. This piece does not attempt to resolve that tension. Instead, it honors the instinct children have to make sense of what they cannot control. It is about improvising comfort, about creating closeness where systems enforce distance, and about the quiet resilience of finding ways to feel whole, even when something essential is missing.
Artist Statement: Nicole Ayala Congachi is a multidisciplinary artist working primarily in painting and sculpture. As a Peruvian American and the child of immigrant parents, she is often drawn to the themes of belonging, pride and shame, and communication. Her work explores growing up in an immigrant family in the United States and what it feels like to navigate national and cultural tensions from the perspective of a child and adolescent. Ayala Congachi’s pieces are deeply personal, blending traditional Peruvian symbols with contemporary forms to express both the fusion of her cultures as well as their often juxtaposition. The goal of her art is to foster conversation within immigrant communities as well as with the broader community as to provide an insight into the journey of this in-between cultures perspective.
Other works by this artist:
- Espera
- Beaver & Viscacha – Two Hearts
Espresso Machine by David Ball
This painting was completed is on business cards I collected while traveling. After amassing all of these cards (my favorite ones have to have a map on the back), I taped them together, I then painted an espresso machine (from a photograph I took in Italy) and then used acrylic medium to seal the painting photographed in Italy. In all of my travels there are several constants, but one of my favorites is getting a coffee (a book, a game, a sketchbook, and a conversation are great additions!).
Artist Statement: A lot of my work is an exploration of memory, place, and the layering of personal history. Inspired by over a decade of living and teaching across the globe—from Prague and Japan to Vietnam and the Pacific Northwest—I view the canvas as a site for documenting the traces of travel and the passage of time. My process begins with the physical artifacts of a journey. I collect materials—tickets, maps, and local fliers—and fix them to the blank canvas to create an impromptu, textured background. Then I paint an image that was taken while traveling. By layering these fragments, I aim to transform collectable objects into a dialogue between the specificities of a location and a memory (either my own, or manufactured). In my recent work, I have expanded this interest in storytelling into the realm of sequential art and comics. Drawing from the daily encounters of being both a parent and a public school educator, I use humor and narrative to navigate the complexities of modern life. Whether through a mixed-media painting or a comic, my goal remains the same: to find new meaning in the everyday and to bridge the gap between where we have been and where we are now.
Other works by this artist:
- Tsukiji Fish Market
Nowhere Special by D.K. Boljat
Acrylic & Oil on canvas
Artist Statement: I create nature inspired paintings to bring a sense of relaxing beauty into your space. As a native Oregonian, I am continually renewed by time outdoors, and I seek to create art that shows peace, joy, and quiet wonder in each original. My intention is that my work helps you slow down, reflect, and reconnect with the meaningful detail that ls often missed in busy daily life. I begin with reference photographs I have taken and build each painting in layers, starting with acrylics and in some paintings finishing with oils to add depth, contrast, and final detail, bringing each scene to life evoking calm and peaceful feelings to viewers.
Other works by this artist:
- Rich Inheritance
- Gleneden Beach
Achilles by Leopoldine Brew
Oil paintnig on canvas
Artist Statement: My Passion I am devoted to capturing the grandeur of wildlife and conveying their fragile future to viewers through my paintings. In my communion with wild animals, I have long felt their equality with humans, and abhor the notion that humans are inherently superior to these grand living beings. They experience every emotion that humans do: pleasure and pain, hardship and joy, parenting and family bonds, stress and repose. I feel a compelling need to communicate through my work the overwhelming similarities between humans and animals. I try to capture the personality and dignity of these creatures, much as a portrait painter attempts to convey not just a likeness, but the essence of the individual. Once I achieve a distinctive gleam in their eyes I feel a rush of accomplishment, and I know I’ve turned another corner in my painting process.
Other works by this artist:
- Scooby
- Tower of Friendship
Refuge by Ann Brucker
Ceramic Heart Wall Piece with wire hanger
Artist Statement: We are shaped by the images we live with; art has the power to ignite creativity and uplift the spirit. Art making is a form of worship for me—an expression of faith filled with joy and anticipation. My work is created to bring meaning, purpose, and daily encouragement to the homes and spaces it inhabits. Ann Brucker holds a BFA from Washington University (1983) and an MFA from the University of Washington (1988). Her work has been collected by corporate and private clients, and she continues to build artists through 20 years of teaching classical art lessons Mosaic Arts Loft in Sherwood, Oregon while creating figurative paintings and ceramic home decor for her collectors.
Other works by this artist:
- Still Small Voice Atop Mt Carmel
Leo by Ellen Casalena
Our game ranger took us to a location on this South African Game Reserve where we could see this lion yawning in the sunset light. This is a 6 year old male and is tagged and protected from poachers. He lives with several others on wild land where they hunt freely. I wanted to capture the royalty of this ‘king of the jungle’ by displaying his glorious mane as a crown surrounding the fierce eyes and open mouth.
Artist Statement: Ellen Casalena is a realism fine artist, celebrating creation. She strives to represent her subject matter without exaggeration or artificiality. She focuses on depicting her subjects truthfully and accurately, without idealization. Ellen radiates enthusiasm for life and passion for art. She gravitates towards light and color. One of the most difficult things for Ellen to do is to ‘tone things down’, even though she strives towards capturing what’s actually there – that would be like clipping her creative wings. Ellen Casalena owned a boutique design and digital studio in Cape Town, South Africa for 22 years. Ellen also started an Art Club in Cape Town. Ellen and her husband recently moved to Portland Oregon USA to be near their children. Art, passion, love, fun and ‘joie de vivre’, pretty much sums her up.
Other works by this artist:
- Waiting for the Storm
- Dragonfly Lilies
MonicaCatalan _1_Artwork TheFool by Monica Catalan
Digital Illustration
Artist Statement: My work explores the landscapes of the inner world—emotions, femininity, and the subtle journeys that shape who we are. I am drawn to the invisible: feelings, memories, and states of mind that often resist language but can be expressed through color, form, and texture. I work primarily with alcohol inks on Yupo paper, a fluid medium that allows me to follow intuitive movements and let the pigments reveal what words cannot. I also create digital portraits and illustrations, and I often enjoy blending both traditional and digital techniques to create hybrid pieces that hold layers of meaning. Each artwork begins with a feeling or a mental state. I translate these inner experiences into colors and forms that reflect the emotional energy behind them. The process is intuitive and figurative, rooted in active imagination rather than formal planning. Through my art, I aim to create spaces for reflection—moments where the viewer might glimpse something of themselves. I believe in the quiet power of introspection, and I see each piece as an invitation to reconnect with the self.
Other works by this artist:
- MonicaCatalan _2_Limerence
- MonicaCatalan _3_Beyond Fear
Flowers by Candle Light by Christina Coonradt
Candle sticks with slab folk flowers
Artist Statement: The first art piece is a set of candle sticks with a slab folk flower attached as a handle to create a whimsical perspective to the set.
Other works by this artist:
- Merry Picnic
- Playful Folk Heart
Turn This Day Around by A. Georgi Frie
A reductive linocut with five rectangular images of varying sizes and orientations going from the top, left corner to the bottom, right corner. They exist in two rows, with the three in the top row consisting of the largest images, and the bottom 2 consisting of the smallest. Across the three largest images in the top row, text can be read that is spanned across that reads: “Tomorrow is a new day. Yes, and can you turn this day around?”. Those same images show a continuous view of the Highway 47 and Martin Road roundabout in Forest Grove, OR, USA as seen at twilight on a partially cloudy day. Going from left to right on that top row, you can see a sunlit cloud, with a green gradient sky. In dark green and purple, there is a lamp post to the left, power lines going across, and trees to the bottom right. On the next image to the right, you can see more power lines and trees with gray clouds. And on the right most image, you can see a view of the roundabout itself with the bright green road sign for the roundabout in the center. That is where the text, “turn the stay around?”, is located. An SUV can be seen behind the sign going through the roundabout, and behind the roundabout, you can see the car dealership. The fence around the car dealership faintly reads: “Make it a bit better?”. The two smallest images on the bottom row use the same color scheme of yellow, lavender-grey, and dark purple. The image on the bottom right, shows a figure holding a phone in front of them. The face can be seen in the background and the hand holding the phone is shown in the foreground. The image on the left shows a hand inserting a key into a door. Below the entirety of all 5 images in the print, it is signed in pencil from left to right as: 1 of 7, the title is: “Turn This Day Around”, The artist’s name is A. Georgi Frie, and the year is 2025.
Artist Statement: I am a multimedia printmaker and sculptor, and my main medium is reductive linocut. This involves carving a block of linoleum and printing with the ink rolled on top, then repeating that process for every color included, carving a little more off the same block with each layer. This allows me to create complex and colorful images while still creating multiple original artworks of each image. In this collection of prints, I highlight that beauty can be noticed in everyday locations if you look up. My prints show vignettes of moments experienced, from finally going outside far too late in the day, to watching a small plane circle above for a pilot’s training flight, to being frustrated with the draw of screen time. I try to feature imagery that is easily recognizable, and I include text in my work as an invitation to interact with the art beyond its aesthetics. I aim to give earnest and specific depictions in hopes the viewer will see something they recognize and feel seen.
Other works by this artist:
- Blossom
- Off Phone
Bouquet of Flowers by Kavita Gavand
The artwork presents a lively and richly detailed bouquet of handcrafted flowers arranged in an ornate vase. Each bloom is carefully made from paper, then inked and shaped to create dimension and realism. The petals vary in size and form all layered to give the bouquet a full, abundant appearance. A wide spectrum of colors brings the composition to life; soft peaches and creams blend with vibrant pinks, purples, blues, and yellows. The inked outlines and subtle shading enhance the contours of each petal, while textured details add depth and intricacy. Green leaves and small filler flowers peek through the larger blooms, balancing the composition and adding contrast.
Artist Statement: At Spandan Creations, every piece begins with a simple belief that meaningful design has the power to connect people and turn ordinary moments into lasting memories. My work explores the intersection of craftsmanship and emotion, where paper, texture, and color come together to create meaningful keepsakes. My artwork specializes in both 2D and 3D art, greeting cards, curated gift boxes, party favors, bookmarks, and handcrafted decor. Each fold, layer, and detail is carefully considered to evoke warmth, joy, and a sense of connection. Inspired by celebrations, relationships, and everyday beauty, my designs aim to transform gifting into a thoughtful, expressive act.
Other works by this artist:
- Blazing Poppy
Lilies, Cosmos and Zinnias by Patricia Gifford
Flower scapes from my backyard. Simply trying to catch the colors and “feel” of flowers. Flowers in the spring and summer from my backyard.
Artist Statement: As an artist, I find delight in growing, smelling and painting all the vibrant flower colors in my backyard garden. I hope you enjoy them too.
Other works by this artist:
- Easy Spring Flowers
- Blueberries and Lilies
Tea Time by Chris Goldthorpe
I’ve had the idea for a while that it would be interesting if a teapot was able to pour itself without any human intervention. It took me a while to figure out how to do it but it turned out to be relatively straightforward. There is an explanation on my blog which you can reach by scanning the nearby QR code or by visiting https://photodoko.com/sas26/
Artist Statement: For more than sixty years, photography has been my way of engaging with the world. I began in the era of film, learning the craft at my father’s side. Those early lessons still guide me today. I like to explore the space where reality meets imagination. My work continues to evolve as I am always looking for new avenues to explore.
Other works by this artist:
- Golden Hour
- Ligthning over Rock Creek
Whitespot the Crow by Merry Goldthorpe
An original watercolor on paper depicts a crow playing card. This is from a series of six cards. I was inspired to create this when a crow with a small white spot on his shoulder began coming to our garden where we were leaving crusts of bread. He had a distinctive call, and I could hear him moving through the tree canopy on his way to our garden. He once left us a playing card there, a four of hearts.
Artist Statement: I enjoy using watercolor to explain the delicacy of our natural world. The series of six bird cards refer to the idea that wildlife exists in a balance of many factors. Some species survive while others fade, while each has a chance to play. The haku lei pencil drawing reflects a traditional style of weaving flowers to create a floral garment worn for special or ceremonial occasions in Hawaii.
Other works by this artist:
- Kingfisher
- Haku Lei
Lavender and Mt Hood by Jaelynn Harris
Watercolor landscape
Artist Statement: Latest Jaelynn Bio : Jaelynn Harris is a skilled plein air watercolor artist and art journalist, celebrated for her evocative depictions of Oregon landscapes and European travel vistas. Her work captures the essence of Oregon’s natural beauty, from expansive vineyard views to the serene lavender fields, inviting viewers to journey through winding paths and gaze upon majestic mountain scenes. Jaelynn’s rich palette—featuring hues of golden ochres, sap greens, siennas, and rich purples—immerses her audience in vibrant scenes that evoke both the warmth of local landscapes and the allure of distant European vistas. In addition to her personal collections, Jaelynn offers private commissions, thoughtfully capturing memories of your cherished properties or your personal travel moments. Her work provides a timeless display for your home, inviting a world of beauty into any space.
South Hillsboro by Ellen Jerome
Landscape
Artist Statement: My paintings are impressionist and usually filled with sunlight and shadow. I love painting landscapes, seascapes, flower gardens and still life. Hopefully my love for these subjects will be shown to the viewer. I have painted Plein air many years throughout Oregon and most all my paintings are allaprima.
Other works by this artist:
- 63rd Avenue – Orenco Station
- Near Bend
Wild Mustang Horse by Luis Jiménez
Pyrography, acrylic painting and resin on wood.
Artist Statement: Luis Jiménez is a Puerto Rican pyrography artist working with wood, resin, and mixed media. His work explores cultural symbolism, spirituality, and ancestral memory through a meditative and intuitive creative process. Rooted in both tradition and personal transformation, his practice becomes a bridge between the physical and the spiritual—inviting viewers to connect, reflect, and experience deeper layers of meaning. Luis Jiménez es un artista puertorriqueño de pirograbado que trabaja con madera, resina y técnicas mixtas. Su obra explora el simbolismo cultural, la espiritualidad y la memoria ancestral a través de un proceso creativo meditativo e intuitivo. Enraizada tanto en la tradición como en la transformación personal, su práctica se convierte en un puente entre lo físico y lo espiritual, invitando al espectador a conectar, reflexionar y experimentar capas más profundas de significado.
Other works by this artist:
- Gut Feeling
Cherry Blossoms by Medha Joshi
First blossoms among maze of branches and twigs
Artist Statement: I enjoy using mixed mediums and explore new techniques. This is my joyous attempt to recreate beauty of nature.
Other works by this artist:
- Meadow
Plums from my dreams by Natasha Kobbe
This artwork inspired by my beautiful orchard.
Artist Statement: I strive to achieve a balance of harmony and beauty in my artworks.
Other works by this artist:
- Yarrow on the hot day.
- Passionate Yarrows
Save the Pollinators by Chris Kondrat
Ode to the Environment is whimsical rendition of a bee pollinating a flower.
Artist Statement: Chris Kondrat is an award winning watercolor artist who has been actively taking art classes and workshops since 2005. Chris began her artistic path by painting primarily in watercolor but now also dabbles in acrylics, mixed media, chalk pastels, collage and pen and ink. No matter what the medium, Chris’ paintings of landscapes, flowers, still life, and abstracts have a whimsical, colorful quality. When she travels she likes to sketch and paint postcards to send to friends and family members. In addition to original paintings, Chris produces affordable greeting cards using images from her original artwork. Chris is currently a member of WSO (Watercolor Society of Oregon) and Village Gallery of Arts, where she volunteers to work the gallery desk once a month. She enjoys participating in art demos for youth and has exhibited her work at the Lakewood Festival of the Arts, WSO, On the Ledge, Frame Central, New Seasons Market, Hillsboro library, St. Vincent’s Hospital, Beaverton City Hall, Beaverton Mix, Reser Gallery, Walters Cultural Center and Cedar Mill Farmer’s Market.
Other works by this artist:
- Buff Beauty
- Artichoke or Turtle?
Window to Better Days by Katherina Landaker
Painting of two Magpie birds, painted to look like a Stained Glass Window.
Artist Statement: My work is always about what it is like to be alive in that precise moment, like an old style camera that takes its time to capture and interpret the present scene, even as it moves and breathes. I seek to conjure another time and place through memory in my artworks that are mostly symbolic visual autobiographies, creating works that are self portraits told through other subjects.
Other works by this artist:
- Cycle
- Extricate
Spring by Michael Loen
Acrylic Paint and Collage on canvas
Artist Statement: My paintings explore layered inner worlds where the natural, the symbolic, and the surreal coexist in shifting landscapes. I use saturated color, dense patterning, and recurring motifs—trees, animals, insects, silhouettes—to create cross sections of reality that feel both playful and contemplative.
Other works by this artist:
- Bob
- ZOO
She Contains Multitudes by Amy Mower
Woman in a cape of stars with a dotted halo
Artist Statement: I am a collage artist interested in collecting vintage images and combining and arranging those pieces of ephemera to create a new whole. The new work takes on deeper meaning that relates to the current world in funny or serious ways.
Other works by this artist:
- System Development Corporation
- Ancestry
Path of Tranquility by Vanaja Mulagada
Path of Tranquility is beautiful landscape painting of Japanese Garden in Portland. I did this painting with liquid acrylics and inks, I recently learned this technique and I am very passionate about this one.
Artist Statement: Growing up in an artistic household, I inherited my passion for painting from my father, a well-known artist from Southern India. Art has been in my life since I was young, and while I’ve explored various mediums including oils and acrylics, it was a watercolor workshop at the Village Gallery of Arts that reignited my passion for painting. The soft and fluid nature of watercolors perfectly captures my artistic vision. This medium allows me to translate the landscapes of the Pacific Northwest and my journeys throughout the United States and Europe into works that breathe with life and movement. My paintings emerge from a deep relationship with nature and an interest with how color and textures interact. For me, painting is more than artistic creation—it serves as a meditative practice where each brushstroke deepens my connection to nature and channels the energy and beauty that surrounds us.
Other works by this artist:
- Stillness in a cup
- Through puppy eyes
Nayyar_Vibha_1_BlueForest by Vibha Nayyar
A mesmerizing blue forest glowing under a luminous moon, where a still pool mirrors the magic of the night. Come lose yourself in this dreamy, otherworldly scene! Original Watercolor on 11×14 paper.
Artist Statement: Vibha Nayyar is a visual artist whose vibrant body of work celebrates the beauty of the natural world through bold color and dynamic pattern. Drawing inspiration from nature’s diverse palette, she creates distinctive pieces that seamlessly blend close observation with imaginative interpretation. Her versatile practice spans watercolors, acrylics, and mixed media, encompassing landscapes, still life, abstracts, collages, and jewelry-making.
Other works by this artist:
- Nayyar_Vibha_2_EmberPulse
- Nayyar_Vibha_3_Lilypond
Momento Mori by JoAnn Pari-Mueller
Momento Mori paintings are symbolic reminders of the fleeting nature of life and encourage one to live more fully, authentically, and mindfully.
Artist Statement: My studio name is “Bellitude in Motion;” meaning that beauty and elegance are the goals of my work. I live in the Oregon countryside and take pride of living in a National Wildlife certified habitat. I enjoy exploring the ephemeral aspects of time and nature (flora and fauna) and introducing narrative themes using primarily watercolor, calligraphy, and collage.
Other works by this artist:
- Nature Studio
- On Alert
Floral Magic by Neerajana Rai
A splash of Pink, yellow, orange and white, Take a moment to hold it in your eyes. Refreshing, ravishing, radiating flowers, Symbols of beauty, delightness and calm. A bouquet of flowers or inspiration of a new day, adding positive vibrations in every place.
Artist Statement: I am a mixed media oil painting artist who paints nature in my own unique style, breaking barriers of realism and presenting my vision and version of “Abstract realism”with textures and bright colors on canvas spreading calm and positivity. I believe that colors and textures possess a unique ability to soothe and energize at the same time. It soothes anxiety and ignites imagination with possibilities. I leave areas loose for boosting the audience’s imagination and textures hold the gaze. I often use acrylic paints, spray paints, collage, inks, modeling paste to build up the base layers of the painting and then final layers are done in oil colors. My inspiration comes from nature and I love to paint birds, flowers, faces, horses and landscapes.
Other works by this artist:
- Flaunting Beauty
- Love
New Growth by Ava Reynolds
Looking at growth and change through the abstract lense of mold
Artist Statement: Ava challenges the limitations of the human imagination through art. In 2022, they had a near-death experience from medical malpractice, forever influencing their world: “I never understood life clearly until I saw death.” Ava explores existence through paintings, using simple forms such as faces to explore space, time, and creation.
Other works by this artist:
- rise of the rings
- The ultimate self portrait
Plato del Marinero by Adelina Ruvalcaba
“Plato del Marinero” depicts the impressions of dried rice and pinto beans, a cultural staple in my kitchen. I seasoned the clay with the dried ingredients just as one would season their meals and then burned them together in a burnout firing. This is my way of honoring and preserving the ingredients. The marbled glaze inside each fossil is inspired by the vibrant, colorful Caribbean sea and serves as an homage to my Puerto Rican heritage. “Tres Islas y The Open Sea” depicts the fossilized impressions of three ancho chilies amid wave-like swirls. This piece merges identity with captured gestures, particularly the spreading of masa upon a husk or banana leaf. I found inspiration for this piece while making tamales. I considered merging aspects of my Mexican-American and Puerto Rican cultures into one work of art, just as I mix their distinct culinary traditions in my kitchen. The anchos reflect the beef filling in Mexican tamales while the sea’s smooth consistency and vibrant coloring represent the masa of Puerto Rican pasteles. “Chiles de Sea Foam” features the remnants of fossilized chilies and their seeds. By seasoning the clay as I would season my meals, I let the ingredients choose their final resting place. My creative practice focuses on turning my materials into active participants of creation. The chilies were fired into the plate in a burnout firing, immortalizing them in a work of art that will hopefully outlive me. The glazing for this piece represents the waves hitting the shoreline.
Artist Statement: I am an amalgamation of all my ancestors who came before me. From their tears to their smiles, to their broad shoulders and their curly hair. I carry fragments of them within me, much like the grandmothers before me. My work is rooted in cultural identity and capturing culinary gestures in a tangible form. My creative process reflects on the time-intensive processes required to produce such loving, flavorful meals. Burning food into clay is my way of immortalizing my precious memories and cultural knowledge before they are lost to time.
Other works by this artist:
- Tres Islas y The Open Sea
- Chiles de Sea Foam
Diary of a little Girl by Egor Shokoladov
A contemplative young girl appears within a dreamlike city shaped by memory, imagination, and fragments of written thought. This hand-coloured etching reflects the quiet intensity of childhood, when inner life can feel larger and more real than the outside world.
Artist Statement: My works are constructed through the internal logic of the scene. I am interested in the moment when a character or object fuses with its role and begins to take shape through what it does. I build each composition so that it unfolds gradually rather than revealing itself at once. It is important to me to preserve sincerity in the image, even when humor, absurdity, and inner nerve coexist within it. For me, details are what hold the world of the work together, sustaining its dimension and multilayeredness.
Other works by this artist:
- a Writer and a Fly
- Pears are Ripe!
The Sedona Mountains by Lauren Staples
Painting inspired by a photo of the Sedona Mountains in Arizona
Artist Statement: Hello there. I’m Lauren. I create art through drawings and paintings. I seek to place the inspiration and beauty I find in nature onto paper and canvas. I love when art captures that sense of wonder. I hope that these landscapes allow you to enjoy the beauty, light, texture, and color of the world around us.
Other works by this artist:
- A walk on the beach
- Afternoon by the mountain lake
Gypsy Celtic Rose for Daniel by Lynne Taylor
My friends Daniel and Rahmana asked me to paint a second Celtic CD cover for their next Sky in the Road Celtic album. This is the eighth painting for my Celtic Rose series. Unfortunately, Daniel passed unexpectedly, before finishing the CD. So this painting is instead dedicated to his memory and his music. (Painting sizes are with frames.)
Artist Statement: Always fascinated by nature, I look for ways to integrate the beauty of nature with art, music, science and spirituality. Initially choosing a science path, I studied biology at the University of Buffalo and at Binghamton University, receiving a MA in biology, focused on animal behavior, evolutionary ecology and teaching. Continuing to be inspired by the mysteries of the natural world, and the integration of science and spirituality, I reflect these ideas in my paintings. Explorations into interfaith and various religious philosophies and histories are also of interest. I mainly work with transparent watercolors, and sometimes add other watermedia. I work on paper, acid free matboard, mat or watercolor board. I also explore digital media, and using digital effects on paintings to create a mixed media piece. Surrealism and an abstract perception of an idea portray a concept in a new way. A variety of symbols, some obvious and some not, are incorporated – many are ancient, spiritual, scientific, historic, or from nature. My main goal is to illustrate a concept, portray an original idea, or depict a particular meaning or feeling through my art. Research on theories and symbols insures accuracy. Although I have my own interpretation of each painting, I prefer the viewers discover their own interpretations and find personal meaning. Often, a viewer discovers derivations I hadn’t originally conceived, making the creation more interesting to both of us. I have created two major series, my science art series and my Celtic rose series. I am now working on a series of Ice Paintings. Brief Art Bio: I have been painting watercolors since 1985. My most recent works feature abstract symbolism, blending nature, spiritualism and scientific futurism. My art has been featured on the covers of the ISEPP programs for the science lecture series, DP Banquet programs, and several music CD covers. I own a fine art sales and custom framing business: Laurelwood Art. I am a professional custom framer, with notable clients, such as the Portland Opera and Automobilia. As an award winning watercolor artist, my art has been featured in several prominent group exhibitions and several solo shows.
Other works by this artist:
- Birches
- The Fence – Skin Deep
I’m Feelin’ A Bit Peckish by Debbie Teeter
This crow was perched on a large piece of driftwood at Del Rey Beach on the Oregon Coast
Artist Statement: DEBBIE TEETER Making art has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. My mother always commented about my ability to keep my hands busy with crayons, scissors, paper and cloth. My favorite teachers in elementary school included art in the classroom and I majored in art in high school. At the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (BFA/MA), I was lucky to work with amazing, accomplished artist-instructors whose guidance, critiques and encouragement improved my work and formed the foundation for how I would work with students in the future. It was there that I fell in love with oil paint, rich colors and flora. My early subjects were figures and my houseplants. Later, my plant subjects came from my garden and travels. I’m drawn to their ephemeral nature, bold colors and dynamic lines. Most of my recent work is in acrylic or watercolor and I’m always experimenting with new ways of exploring these media. My art has been displayed at numerous venues throughout Washington County, Oregon and and my watercolors have been juried into Watercolor Society of Oregon exhibitions.
Other works by this artist:
- I’ve Got My Eye on You
- Lotus in Bloom
Daisy by Cherie Savoie Tintary
Great Gaysby themed collage
Artist Statement: Cherie Savoie Tintary is based out of Forest Grove Oregon, She has been exhibiting art for twenty years. She was an analog photographer, but due to a medical issue, she switched mediums to analog collage in 2020. Her work has been published in Kolaj Magazine, Contemporary Collage Magazine, PNW Collage Collective, Paris Collage Collective, Special Agent Collage Collective and many more.
Other works by this artist:
- Sable Stabel
- Scoop
Waves of Words by Malini Gupta
Series of encyclopedia book pages folded to create a wave like pattern. This sculpture can be displayed in various combinations – in a circular manner or vertically against a wall.
Artist Statement: Originally from India, I moved to the U.S. in 2002 to study Communication Design at the PNCA. What began as a thesis project for my degree has since evolved into both my passion and profession—creating artist books. My deep interest in this medium also led me to pursue a Post-Baccalaureate in Book Arts at OCAC. My work is collected by over 60 public institutions in the US, Canada and Europe including Library of Congress and Harvard University. My work was published in 500 Handmade Books, The Times of India and Oregon Home. https://ochreartdesign.com/accolades/. Recently, it was reviewed by Unshelved at Bainbridge Museum of Art. I’m drawn to book arts as a medium of expression; it allows me to tell stories through a distinctive and conceptual approach.
Other works by this artist:
- Book of Scrolls
- I got caught up in a web of words
Quiet Company by Naveed Hasan
This painting was inspired by a beautiful walk through the Crystal Springs Rhododendron Gardens in Oregon. I loved the serenity of the place and wanted to capture that.
Artist Statement: I am a self taught artist who loves nature and all the beauty that surrounds us. I would like to share the same wonderful feeling with everyone through my art.
Other works by this artist:
- The View From My Window
Peekaboo by Caroline Green
Raven looking through wine glass
Artist Statement: I paint birds as emotional messengers creatures perched between turmoil and transformation. Influenced by cultural and political tensions as well as my own lived struggles, these paintings blend realism with symbolism to explore how we navigate uncertainty.
Other works by this artist:
- Death of the Penny
- In The Garden
Neo Lavender Platter by Sharon Dunham
Fused Glass platter
Artist Statement: Sometimes it is the simple boldness of geometric patterns or the contrast of black and white images; other times it is the remarkable beauty of our colorful environment – people, landscapes, and cityscapes – that capture my imagination. My glass art journey began later in life when I was introduced to the vibrant world of stained glass in college. With no formal training, I was captivated by the meticulous process of cutting, fitting, and soldering glass pieces to create luminous imagery. Moving to Portland, renowned for its glass art scene, my journey took several twists and turns. I was introduced to the process of kiln-formed or fused glass art. Moving away from the process of creating cold (stained) glass art to warm (fused) glass art became quite liberating. My fascination and love of glass as a medium still finds me meandering between multiple techniques and applications – on edge construction, fossil vitra, glass mosaic art, painting with glass. Having taken workshops from Roger Thomas, Ian Chadwick, Richard Parrish, Patty Gray, Miriam Di Fiore, and Ann Cavanaugh to name a few, I have most recently embarked in another direction exploring “Transforming the Glass” with Narcissus Quagliata, one of the most significant contemporary artists in glass. But things in life often tend to be cyclical. Keeping true to my glass roots, I agreed to help out a local senior center by stepping in to teach a stained glass class that had been taught for years by their long-term instructor who, in his 90’s, was losing his sight. I promised that I would find him a permanent teacher to continue teaching his class at Beaverton’s Elsie Stuhr Center. That was in 2006 and I’m thrilled to say that I look forward to teaching this class year-round every Friday!
Other works by this artist:
- Treble in Paradise
- Poppies and Ferns
Desert Eagle by Randy Marsh
Oil Painting of an eagle
Artist Statement: Learning to paint later in life has been a joy. I always knew that my creativity was there I was just too busy to allow it to surface. Today I still lose track of time when I am in the studio.
Other works by this artist:
- The Argument
Dawn’s Edge by Harley Talkington
Using a variety of pastels this painting honors a solitary morning run on a beach in Sardinia.
Artist Statement: With pastels I hold color in my hands. It takes me back to sidewalk childhood, immersed in color, space and discovery. All of my art is an exercise in growth, reaching out. Each of my landscapes and even my critters, take me somewhere outside myself. Strong places and personalities have what I call PRESENCE. Painting draws me in, energizes, fascinates and changes me. I hope my work does the same for you.
Other works by this artist:
- Autumn Aura
- Drifter
Lavender Days by Cindy Marsh
Watercolor of lavender fields
Artist Statement: Working in my studio I feel a real creative sense of peace. I find great joy in completing a new piece. Joy comes from painting!!
Other works by this artist:
- Lone Tree
Namaste’ by Anya Doll
Prayer/meditation flag. The two trees depicted are one continuous piece of fabric, honoring the connectedness expressed in “Namaste’.
Artist Statement: I am an author and visual artist whose work is all about layers – layers of story, of colors, of fibers, of experiences. I work in silence to practice a meditative posture as I listen for what presents itself in life and in the piece. Materials are 99% recycled, gathered all along my path in life. This fosters a sense of creating beauty from the cast off, peace in the midst of chaos, and connection out of isolation. I make fiber collage HeartCenter meditation/prayer flags because the process, born out of tragedy, strengthens my ability to love and trust in this often challenging, always magnificent world. My hope is that pieces connect uniquely to individuals’ own experiences of the human condition living in this world.
Other works by this artist:
- We are Stardust. We are Golden.
- Survive