Archive of Past Shows: 2008
New shows open every month during Seaside's First Saturday Artwalk! Visit the Artwalk page for more information.
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DECEMBER 6 - DECEMBER 31, 2008
SHARON JOHNSON
"Autumn Paradise"
"These paintings are of prototypical Northwest scenery muted by the reds and rusts of autumn. They portray an otherworldly realm of reflective water, towering cedars, and marshy shorelines. There are no modern intrusions of houses or people, as they are relatively recent arrivals in the history of the earth. The message I want to convey is: Let's preserve our precious little remnant of heaven!"
SHARON JOHNSON
"Autumn Paradise"
"These paintings are of prototypical Northwest scenery muted by the reds and rusts of autumn. They portray an otherworldly realm of reflective water, towering cedars, and marshy shorelines. There are no modern intrusions of houses or people, as they are relatively recent arrivals in the history of the earth. The message I want to convey is: Let's preserve our precious little remnant of heaven!"
NOVEMBER 1 - NOVEMBER 30, 2008
MICHAEL RENFROW
Renfrow has been a professional photographer for thirty years, twenty five of which he has spent photographing dance. His years with the dancers and propensity to manipulate photos led him to hand paint and draw on his studio works. Once forced onto the computer, the works evolved into the collection presented here.
"The goal has always been to bring the interior of the dancers out. The muscle, bone and the heart and the rhythm of the dance. Those who have danced or been around the dance know the devotion it takes to push the body and perform on the stage. There is a physical involvement that rivals any sport on the planet. There is also a physical risk that always hangs heavy but is ignored. I have seen careers end in one move. Dance is supposed to be effortless to the audience and the truth is it is just the opposite. Inside my art I wish to express this effort, but also acknowledge the pure art of the forms themself. I celebrate the individual dancers in my work, but more the whole of dance with its many and complex parts."
MICHAEL RENFROW
Renfrow has been a professional photographer for thirty years, twenty five of which he has spent photographing dance. His years with the dancers and propensity to manipulate photos led him to hand paint and draw on his studio works. Once forced onto the computer, the works evolved into the collection presented here.
"The goal has always been to bring the interior of the dancers out. The muscle, bone and the heart and the rhythm of the dance. Those who have danced or been around the dance know the devotion it takes to push the body and perform on the stage. There is a physical involvement that rivals any sport on the planet. There is also a physical risk that always hangs heavy but is ignored. I have seen careers end in one move. Dance is supposed to be effortless to the audience and the truth is it is just the opposite. Inside my art I wish to express this effort, but also acknowledge the pure art of the forms themself. I celebrate the individual dancers in my work, but more the whole of dance with its many and complex parts."
OCTOBER 4 - OCTOBER 31, 2008
JANE MEANS
A Collection of Modern Australian Aboriginal Paintings
Aboriginal peoples were the first Australians. They interpreted their culture and environment through symbolic depictions which they called “Dreamings.” Their symbols center around “people and their meeting places,” “the weather and the sky,” “animals and plants,” “mystical and ancestral figures,” and “hunting and warfare.” Representations of goannas,such as you see in this painting, are common in Australian aboriginal artwork. Goannas were used, not just as food, but also as a spiritual symbol and were thought to have healing properties.
JANE MEANS
A Collection of Modern Australian Aboriginal Paintings
Aboriginal peoples were the first Australians. They interpreted their culture and environment through symbolic depictions which they called “Dreamings.” Their symbols center around “people and their meeting places,” “the weather and the sky,” “animals and plants,” “mystical and ancestral figures,” and “hunting and warfare.” Representations of goannas,such as you see in this painting, are common in Australian aboriginal artwork. Goannas were used, not just as food, but also as a spiritual symbol and were thought to have healing properties.
SEPTEMBER 6 - SEPTEMBER 30, 2008
Original oil pastels & paintings by Seaside artist
KATHY MOBERG
"The Offering"
In this collection, Kathy Moberg celebrates the inspiration and enrichment she has recieved from painting with a community of women artists. Through the mutal exchange of ideas, aspirations, spirit and perseverance, Moberg has found a rewarding connection that is reflected in her work.
Original oil pastels & paintings by Seaside artist
KATHY MOBERG
"The Offering"
In this collection, Kathy Moberg celebrates the inspiration and enrichment she has recieved from painting with a community of women artists. Through the mutal exchange of ideas, aspirations, spirit and perseverance, Moberg has found a rewarding connection that is reflected in her work.
AUGUST 2 - AUGUST 31, 2008 ONLY
ROCK 'N' ROLL
Group Show
Featuring work that reflects the spirit of Rock 'n' Roll. This show includes pieces from many different artists working in a wide range of media and styles.
JULY 5 - JULY 31, 2008
MIMI FOX
American in Paris
Original oil paintings inspired by the artist's travels in Paris.
With an expressive style and bold use of color, Fox establishes a high level of emotional contact with the viewer.
MIMI FOX
American in Paris
Original oil paintings inspired by the artist's travels in Paris.
With an expressive style and bold use of color, Fox establishes a high level of emotional contact with the viewer.
JUNE 7 - JUNE 30 , 2008
Vivian Sathre
original paintings
Vivian Sathre
original paintings
MAY 3 - MAY 31 , 2008
Carol Boudreau
The art of Carol Boudreau features a realistic style using bright colors and a wide range of subject matter.Her florals and landscapes are inspired by the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest. The qualities of luminosity and high color intensity make watercolors especially exciting for her to use. Carol Boudreau began her painting in earnest eight years ago after retiring from a 30-year career in elementary education in both Oregon and Alaska.
As a native Oregonian, she earned degrees in education from the University of Oregon and Eastern Oregon University and her certification in educational administration from the University of Alaska. After retirement, she has taken many painting workshops and classes, most notably from Carol Janda in Port Angeles. Carol is affiliated with the Columbian Artists Association of Longview, WA, Southwest Washington Watercolor Society, and the Northwest Watercolor Society, and has won numerous awards at various juried/judged shows in the Pacific Northwest.
Carol Boudreau The art of Carol Boudreau features a realistic style using bright colors and a wide range of subject matter.Her florals and landscapes are inspired by the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest. The qualities of luminosity and high color intensity make watercolors especially exciting for her to use. Carol Boudreau began her painting in earnest eight years ago after retiring from a 30-year career in elementary education in both Oregon and Alaska.
As a native Oregonian, she earned degrees in education from the University of Oregon and Eastern Oregon University and her certification in educational administration from the University of Alaska. After retirement, she has taken many painting workshops and classes, most notably from Carol Janda in Port Angeles. Carol is affiliated with the Columbian Artists Association of Longview, WA, Southwest Washington Watercolor Society, and the Northwest Watercolor Society, and has won numerous awards at various juried/judged shows in the Pacific Northwest.
APRIL 5 - APRIL 30 , 2008
David Scherer
ART CLOCKS
Colorful, funky and whimsical art clocks by David Scherer in a wide variety of designs are now on display at Shearwater Gallery.
These clocks are created from many different materials and an assortment of styles, including those for wall-hanging and table-top display.
David Scherer
ART CLOCKS
Colorful, funky and whimsical art clocks by David Scherer in a wide variety of designs are now on display at Shearwater Gallery.
These clocks are created from many different materials and an assortment of styles, including those for wall-hanging and table-top display.
MARCH 1 - MARCH 31, 2008POTTERY EXHIBITION
Bruce Johnson
Black & White Horse-hair Raku Pottery
Raku is a firing technique where aceramic piece is removed from the kiln while it is red hot and placed on a bed of combustible material (straw,newspaper, sawdust, horse hair, etc.) and covered.The heat ignites the material, and chemical reactions with the glaze and a reduction atmosphere (as the fire consumes the oxygen)results in beautiful irregular colors, patterns, textures and finishes.
Gene Phillips
One-of-a-kind
Clay Imbedded Vessels
Gene Phillips creates unique pottery vessels that are functional as well as beautiful.
Phillips' work features an interesting contrast of organic and geometric forms, as well as rich textures and colors.
FEBRUARY 2 - FEBRUARY 29, 2008
Margaret Stermer-Cox
"My favorite subject is my imagination. I like to take images that I see in life and re-arrange them in a new way. I purposely begin many paintings with random bursts of colors so I will not try to be strictly realistic. Then, I enjoy the challenge of working my imagination and the subject to create a work that looks “right”, or the way it ought to be."
"I often paint shells, much as other paint flowers. I can free my imagination when thinking of the shapes and colors. They are a great subject to experiment on and enjoy the experience of painting."
"One of my favorite views along the beach is the apparently effortless flight of the brown pelicans. The pelicans fly just above the crest of the waves, often in close formation. Rarely are the pelicans the only birds in view. I purposely contrasted the moving grace of the pelicans with a stand of sandpipers. While the birds are the main story, I used lines and squares along with the movement of waves to weave the different parts of the painting together." ~ Margaret Stermer-Cox
Margaret Stermer-Cox
"My favorite subject is my imagination. I like to take images that I see in life and re-arrange them in a new way. I purposely begin many paintings with random bursts of colors so I will not try to be strictly realistic. Then, I enjoy the challenge of working my imagination and the subject to create a work that looks “right”, or the way it ought to be."
"I often paint shells, much as other paint flowers. I can free my imagination when thinking of the shapes and colors. They are a great subject to experiment on and enjoy the experience of painting."
"One of my favorite views along the beach is the apparently effortless flight of the brown pelicans. The pelicans fly just above the crest of the waves, often in close formation. Rarely are the pelicans the only birds in view. I purposely contrasted the moving grace of the pelicans with a stand of sandpipers. While the birds are the main story, I used lines and squares along with the movement of waves to weave the different parts of the painting together." ~ Margaret Stermer-Cox
JANUARY 5 - JANUARY 31, 2008
Mimi Fox
Mary Cernyar Fox grew up near the Oregon coast and spent much of her time
working on fishing vessels. While at sea, Fox sketched and painted a variety
of subjects, from the vast ocean to the cramped quarters of the boat.
Her images are strongly rooted in expressionism and seek to promote tolerance and understanding. Through the use of bold colors and expressive representation, Fox establishes a high level of emotional contact with the viewer. She depicts a life that is hard and full of risks ... the journey that is life.
"The ocean is a contant presence, and when at sea I could not help being awed by the vast space and knowing how much we were at the mercy of nature. I hope that my paintings will convey a sense that we are a part of the universe not the whole of it, and maybe we can learn to love and respect more."
Mimi Fox
Mary Cernyar Fox grew up near the Oregon coast and spent much of her time
working on fishing vessels. While at sea, Fox sketched and painted a variety
of subjects, from the vast ocean to the cramped quarters of the boat.
Her images are strongly rooted in expressionism and seek to promote tolerance and understanding. Through the use of bold colors and expressive representation, Fox establishes a high level of emotional contact with the viewer. She depicts a life that is hard and full of risks ... the journey that is life.
"The ocean is a contant presence, and when at sea I could not help being awed by the vast space and knowing how much we were at the mercy of nature. I hope that my paintings will convey a sense that we are a part of the universe not the whole of it, and maybe we can learn to love and respect more."