Toledo Oregon
September 4th, 5th & 6th, 2010
Saturday, Sunday & Monday:
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
Meet two Nationally Awarded and Shown Toledo "en plein air" Artists Michael Gibbons and Ivan Kelly. Art Talks and enjoy live Music
Be sure to sign up for the free raffle prizes: Several Artists are donating their artwork for the prizes!!!
Artists Works and About Toledo
Click the artist's name or image to visit their website.
Free Raffle tickets for Art Works Drawing
Meet the Toledo Art Walk Founders:
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Michael Gibbons
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Landscapes in Oil 140 NE Alder Street "The Vicarage" 541-336-2797 E-Mail to Michael Artist Michael Gibbons has been interpreting the landscape with paint and brush for 45 years. At home in the countryside around his Oregon home, the Sonoran Desert of Arizona or in rural settings in England, Ireland and Scotland; his oils, painted directly from nature
en plein air are highly prized and widely collected internationally. Plan to visit his
Signature Gallery in the historic 1926 Vicarage for the best selection of the art of Michael Gibbons.
Selected Achievements...
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE, OPA 11th Annual
National Exhibit, Chicago, 2002 Invited & joins National
Arts Club, NYC 2007 Solo Exhibit; NAC October
2009
Michael Gibbons web site: www.michaelgibbons.net
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Ivan Kelly in his Toledo Studio with his "Mussel Monolith" 24 x 36 oil painting
Ivan Kelly - "Bayfront at Sundown" Oil Painting |
Marine, Landscapes and Animals in Oil 207 E Graham Street 541-336-1124 E-mail Ivan Northern Irish born Ivan Kelly has been painting the Western Landscapes of the USA, Canada and the coastal environment since 1972. His work is founded on keen observation of nature's moods, light and seasons and made authentic by painting directly on location. Ivan is a "Signature Member" of the American Society of Marine Artists and was a four-year jury board member of the National Academy of Plein Air Painters. Ivan Specializes in Realism Marine, Landscape and Animals oil paintings, showcasing an excellence in art in his Toledo Studio-Gallery since 1993. Winner of several awards from National art organizations American Society of Marine Artists and also Oil Painters of America. Juried into professional art exhibits such as Allied Artists of America (NY); Oil Painters of America, Washington, D.C. and Carmel, CA International Marine Art Exhibit in Connecticut; International Museum of Contemporary Masters of Fine Art, San Antonio, TX Currently, May 2008 thru September 2009, "Cape Meares" oil painting was juried into National Art Museum Tour with the A.S.M.A. "I am an outdoor artist who feels compelled to experience through painting all the excitement that nature offers. The possibilities are Grandeur, Quietness, Wildness but, most of all, I love the Beauty and Drama of Light and Shadow wherever it falls." Ivan Kelly Web Site: www.ivankelly.com
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Also the participating Art Walk 2009 artists:
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Larry Sommer in his shop
Larry Sommer - "Tree Rock"
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Larry Sommer Glass Artist 82 Sunnyridge Road 541-336-7649 E-mail Larry Larry Sommer has been working in glass for over 50 years. His work spans the
entire range of glass forming from stained glass to blown glass to fused glass.
He is known for his many technical and creative innovations. His work has been
shown in this country as well as Canada and Australia including such galleries
as the Seekers Gallery in Cambria, California, the Primavera Gallery in Ojai,
California, and Earthwork Gallery in Lincoln County. His public work includes
“The Crystal Stream”, a 2½ story fused hanging glass sculpture located in
Eugene, Oregon at the headquarters of the Eugene Oregon Water and Electirc
Company.
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Dan Anderson
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Dan Anderson
Guest Artist of Heritage Woods, 170 N. Main St (541)563-3111 andersonmetalart@yahoo.com Copper Repousse - Ocean and Sealife Seastars, Turtles, Fish, Whales, Jellyfish In my work I do not use any molds or forms. I work from the back freeform style so each piece is one of a kind. No two could ever be the same as each is handcrafted having its own personality. I use many different hammers & tools to get the texture & relief I want. Countless hours go into each piece hammering texture & life into each one. Each time I work with copper I learn new things. No two experiences are the same. Copper speaks its own language, it responds in ways I cannot fully describe. I am amazed & dazzled by its beauty. When a piece is finished I enjoy people looking & wanting to touch & feel the texture that Repousse can bring to each piece. It is as if it is alive. My inspirations come from the ocean & all its wonders that I see & feel. I have been an avid surfer for over 50 yr's & every time I see the ocean it is never the same, always evolving. Change is ever present like the entire universe in which we live & that is a wonder to me & the stimulus for my art. That is root of my inspiration. "The world of reality has its limits, the world of imagination is boundless Jean Jacques Rousseau Repousse is a metalworking technique that dates as far back as the third century BC. Using copper as a malleable metal, it is shaped by hammering from the reverse side. The French word Repousse means to push back or out. There are few techniques that offer such diversity of expression as Repousse. The most famous Repousse piece in the world is the Statue of Liberty formed in sections using wooden structures to shape each piece during the hammering process. Thank you for letting me share with you my art & the history of copper Repousse
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Sam Briseno
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Metal Sculpture 357 NW 1st Street 541-336-1256 E-mail Sam Briseno's portfolio as metal artisan spans over 25 years. Original designs range from eloquent decorative wall pieces to home furnishings, residential and commercial gates and railings, as well as freestanding sculpture.
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Waldport Bridge Detail, Dusk, photograph by Scott Blackman
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Scott & Sandy Blackman Showing at Toledo History Center 160 North Main Street Shamana Arts, LLC Website: shamanaarts.com Specializing in print media and electronic images for websites P.O. Box 35 Toledo, OR 97391 1-541-336-2059 Scott Blackman For over three decades as an Oregon Coastal photographer, Scott has emphasized the importance of respecting our environment. His creativeness is expressed by producing images which serve to remind us of the beauty and importance of our natural surroundings. His work has been featured in Oregon Coast Magazine, the Audubon Society Calendar and many others publications over the years. Scott specializes in prints, as well as electronic images for websites of the Pacific Northwest and the deserts of Utah. He was one of the 2006 winners of the Oregonian's Travel Photo Contest and the featured artist for the Oregon Coast Aquarium during 2007 - January 2008. His new exhibit, "Sanctuaries" will be on display at the University of Oregon's Law School for 6 months from August 2009 until January 2010.
Sandy Blackman Sandy Blackman, is a mix media artist who has been focusing on her Wearable Art line of bags for the last couple of years. Her bags are all one-of-a-kind made from recycled wool sweaters, Native American wool blankets or hand knitted, original wool designs. Sandy, who is a polymer clay artist and teacher of this medium, then embellishes her bags with original buttons, beads and toggles to further compliment her vision. All her bags have whimsical names, which adds to the playfulness and vivid colors she chooses. |
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John Crawford The Enchanted World of Fairy Woodland Guest Artist at Briseno Gallery: 336-1315 Fairy House Sculptures of Wood: 336-2284 Sculpture with natural materials. Fairy houses / fantasy digital art composits rendered from original photographs
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"Morning Blues" oil 16x20 by Dee Boyles
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Dee Boyles Showing at the Yaquina River Museum of Art 151 SE Alder 541.336.1907
E-Mail Dee
Growing up on the North Umpqua River and constantly rambling through the
Northwest’s forests Dee developed a deep love of the land. In the early 80’s he
moved to Alaska to immerse himself in its expansive wilderness and lived there
for almost two decades. His love of the land has followed him on his moves to
Southern California, Northern California and then on to Oregon where he has
permanently settled. As a graphic designer and illustrator his work has won numerous
international and national awards and has been featured in many publications
including Print Magazine, Society of Publication Design Annuals and
International Newspaper Design Annuals. Painting landscapes is now Dee’s full-time passion. It is the
natural outgrowth of his love of being outdoors. “I love being surrounded by the
experience of natural forces: the light and shadow, the silence and the racket,
the stillness and the perpetual activity, the random events and causal orders,
the earthy essences and sublime spiritualness.” The process of painting for Dee
is attempting to find ways to bring these experiences to the seemingly small but
vast whiteness of his canvases. He has participated in many juried exhibitions and plein air
events winning a number of awards. While in Southern California he was
represented by the Studio Seven Gallery in Laguna Beach and the Huse Gallery on
Balboa Island. Currently he is represented by the Lawrence galleries in Oregon,
Cody-Pettit Gallery in Eureka, California and the Earthwood Galleries in Boulder
and Denver Colorado. Dee has a degree from the University of Oregon in Graphic
Arts/Architecture. In addition he has taken painting and illustration workshops
from many notable contemporary artists. Much of his knowledge has come from
studying the work of many historical artists from Michaelangelo to the early
California Impressionists to Sargeant. Among the many contemporary artists who
have inspired him are David Passalacqua, Michael Gibbons, Matt Smith, Scott
Christensen and Clyde Aspevig. In addition to creating artwork he has taught as an adjunct
instructor at the University of Portland, Portland Community College, Clackamas
Community College and Anchorage Community College. He was also a full-time instructor at the University of Alaska.
He is a member of the Oregon Plein Air Painters, the Monterey Bay Plein Air
Painters, the California Art Club and the Oil Painters of America . He was the founding president of the Alaskan Chapter of the
American Institute of Graphic Artists. He can be reached at his McMinnville home: 503-472-9329 | ||||||
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Silk Art by Paulette Hanson |
Paulette Hanson Silk Art Showing at the Justice of the Peace Building 177 NE 1st Street Paulette Hanson, returning to her former home in Oregon, will be showing her elegant original designs of wearable silk. This fabric artist currently lives and works in Delaware and is the invited guest of Michael Gibbons in the Justice of the Peace Studio. A highly successful fashion designer, Hanson shows her work nationwide and her exclusive work is coveted and sought after. A limited number of wall art designs will also be included in the exhibit. Paulette will be present and looks forward to talking with collectors and friends.
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Berta Sergeant
"ALONE" Stained and tempered glass, glass beads 12"x 12" by Berta Sergeant |
Berta Sergeant Mosaic Artwork Guest Artist at Briseno Gallery (541) 336-2575 Since I was old enough to hold a crayon, I have been involved in some type of art, creating is as necessary for me as breathing. For almost 30 years, I have been an advanced Calligrapher and have taught it several times. But 4 years ago, I stumbled onto some mosaic artwork on the internet and it immediately stole my heart. Being a lifelong resident of Oregon, I have always been surrounded by inspiration, I am guided by my love of color, the arts, nature and faith in my emotional instinct to produce unique glass art. I have chosen to work with recycled tempered glass, as it lends a wonderful depth and crystalline look to my art. Pairing stained glass with the tempered is an ultimately beautiful combination that has become a unique style for me. Finally, by using a wonderful Italian glass called millefiori, a bit of whimsy stamps my name onto each piece I do.
Public Collaborations / Accomplishments:
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Dave Silones at Heritage Woods Gallery
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Dave Silwones Heritage Woods Gallery 170 North Main Street 270-4705 Some of the most exciting art studios to visit are those where you can see the artist working, where you view works in progress side by side with finished items. Heritage Woods Studio was designed along these lines, with a full scale woodturning shop nestled in a gallery setting. This unique layout lets visitors browse the contemporary turned wood art or watch a new keepsake or display piece take form before their eyes. In the gallery, the selection ranges for the finest hand crafted kitchen items to museum quality works of art made from the finest wood burl available in the United States. I have lived in the Pacific northwest for the better part of my life and have developed an appreciation for the natural world around us, choosing wood as my medium to express that appreciation. My studio celebrates the one-of-a-kind craftsmanship with wood that is woven through our history, and endeavors to continue it for future generations to come. While the idea of ‘hand made’ anything is sometimes forgotten, I believe the result is still very much treasured. I hope when you visit, you will think so too.. My work chronicles my continuing effort to discover the emotional, physical and spiritual qualities inherent in the natural medium of wood. Not only does the artistic form give meaning to the piece, but wood in itself is beautiful and retains it’s living essence years after it has been cut. I favor the bowl form that wood seems to invite. It may be an open graceful vase standing proud off the table, or the inquisitive calabash style reminiscent of the island cultures. At times this form is wrestled from an unwilling subject, and other times it presents itself before the first cut is made. This process of discovery is both exciting and stimulating for me. My art is meant to be handled. The smile in someone’s eyes as they investigate a piece, finding a color, shape or texture they connect with, keeps me inspired.
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Artist Ben Smith with his painting
"Egyptian Tomb" by Ben Smith
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Studio ONE Designs-Ink Fine Art / Murals / Greeting Cards / Unique Signage Studio at 275 NW Hwy. 20, Suite #11, 336-1206 I am 72 years old. My wife and I have 8 children and 1 adopted child. We also have 44 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. I started painting in my senior year of highschool. I am pretty well a self taught artist. In 1967-68 attended what is now UNLV in Las Vegas Nevada: I majored in art and English. Blessed with several excellent teachers. Studied design, calligraphy, composition as well as writing. The scope of my formal education is encompassed by Drawing, Design, Calligraphy. My very favorite pieces of art were retained by the University. (probably just the instructor) Most of my work now is acrylic landscapes. I learned painting totally on my own. I won a “Best in the Show” award in 1960 at the first annual Art Show of North Las Vegas, Nevada. Then a local show in Surprise, Arizona in the 1970's was a start of really showing my works. I was in the “Art Walk” of Toledo in 2004. I was also in several “mall shows” in Phoenix and Scottsdale, AZ during the 80's. Most of my paintings have been commissioned by friends and business associates. I love painting and continue to do so as I find the time.
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"Walden No.1" 60x80 oil and alkyd on Canvas by Jon Zander
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Guest Artist at Briseno Gallery Contemporary Oils cell number (541) 272-1857
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Jewelry by Kay
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Guest Artist at Quilters Cottage Jewelry 359 North Main St 336-2877
Kay has always loved wearing jewelry but it wasn’t until retirement that she focused on how jewelry was made. For the past two years Kay has taken a number of classes to learn the various ways to incorporate beads into wearable jewelry. In the winter Kay travels to the southwest and Mexico where she finds just the right gemstones, pearls and glass beads for her one of a kind creations. She specializes in beaded watches but adds necklaces, bracelets, earrings and functional pieces to her collection.
Kay’s business, Busy Beads, is located in Yachats, Oregon where she resides. When she is not “busy with her beads” she displays her jewelry at shows in Arizona and on the Oregon Coast.
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Michael Gibbons "Alder Street Flowering Plums" 10" x 16 oil
Ivan Kelly - "Redwood Denizens", 24 x 30 oil
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Art Walk Founders Exhibit Toledo Public Library 173 NW 7th St. (off "A Street" at the only stop light in town) 336-3132 The Library will host a show of art by the Founders of Artwalk, Gibbons, Haga and Kelly during the month of September. The Library Hours are: Saturday: 10:00 - 4:00 Sunday: 1:00 - 5:00 Monday: 12:00 - 8:00 (closed Labor Day - therefore raffle cards don't need to be signed/stamped that day by library) Tuesday: 12:00 - 8:00 Wednesday: 10:00 - 6:00 Thursday: 10:00 - 6:00 Friday: 10:00 - 6:00
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Links:
Oregon Coast Council for the Arts
Oregon Coast Visitors Association
Thank You to the following sponsors:
Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund & the Siletz Tribal Council
Yaquina River Museum of Art
Oregon Downtown Development Association
If you are interested in contributing to or participating in the Art Walk Event,
or any other Toledo Arts District Event,
please contact one of the Toledo Art Walk Founders
Thank you for your support!
