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


Backstreet Welcomes 2 New Artists to the Co-Op!

Backstreet Gallery presents two new members, Pamela Vosseller and Denise DeKemper. Thier outstanding work will be part of Backstreet on April 4th. 

Pamela Vosseller & Denise DeKemper

I have come full circle,” says Pamela, who returns to Backstreet after a few years’ hiatus. “I sold my first painting at the old gallery on Laurel St, the first gallery to encourage me as an artist.”For the twenty years she’s been in Oregon, Pamela has been known for her serene transparent watercolors. After joining the Altered Art group, she says, “I am taking a new path in my art work.” This pathway has led her to working with a variety of media: fabric, paper, oils, metals, paints and found objects resulting in unique altered art pieces and art journals showing at Backstreet.   Continue reading


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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