Category Archives: FEATURED ARTIST

May 3, 2012

Jennifer French * May’s Featured Artist

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Jennifer French’s show is entitled “Oregon Feathers N’ Petals” which features unique art work depicting local birds and flowers. Each piece is hand carved into linoleum, mounted on wood. While these blocks are typically used for print-making, Jennifer paints them in colorful acrylics to create very unique wall hangings.  Infused with Jennifer’s love and joy is her 1-of-a-kind card series, Gull’s First Impressions©. “Living in Florence, I enjoy watching hundreds of seagulls dart here and there. It brings me great pleasure to bring these sassy and sociable creatures ashore. My cards share a humorous bird’s eye view of human nature.”    Continue reading

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April 3, 2012

Muriel Wilhelmi * April’s Featured Artist

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We are honored to feature Muriel Wilhelmi as the Featured Artist for April, with her show titled “Seascapes”.  “These outstanding seascapes feature skies filled with glowing sunsets, and waves swelling backlit by the sun.  She is a master of illustrating the light as it plays on the water.  While most of her work is in transparent watercolor using a palate of luscious color, she also works in oils and acrylics.  Muriel has had a lifelong affair with art, beginning with drawing and then moving into painting. A number of workshops, including several presented by noted artist, E John Robinson have inspired her into creating the remarkable work she does today.   Continue reading

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March 7, 2012

Kathryn Damon-Dawson * March’s Featured Artist

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Kathryn Damon-Dawson is March featured artist for Backstreet Gallery.  Her new series, “Barefoot on the Beach” captures Oregon kids loving the sand and surf with titles such as “Sophia’s Treasures,”  “Golden Boy of the Dunes,” “Ready Set Run.”   She chose to paint on 300# Fabriano hot pressed watercolor paper because it is appropriate for the bright visual experience of churning water, sun and sand.   These impressionistic paintings capture action and movement.  Kathryn gathered images for this series during her own enjoyment of our gorgeous coastline.   A quote by Donald W. Patterson, is appropriate, “Artistic vision comes from seeing with your eyes and feeling with your heart.”    Continue reading

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