Our Artists - Out & About

Celebration of Creativity - March 6 - March 9 @ Southminster Presbyterian Church, Beaverton:

This year, seven of our members have work in the annual Celebration of Creativity exhibit and sale at Southminster Presbyterian Church, 12250 SW Denney Road, Beaverton. Roberta Babcock, Linda J. Baker, Rae Campbell, Sue Jensen, Myla Keller, Elaine Tan, and Susette Wilson are all featured. The show opens on Thursday, March 6, and continues through Sunday, March 9. For hours and details, go to www.celebrationofcreativity.com. Samples of work by participating members of Art On Broadway are shown below:

Oil Painting by Linda J. Baker

 

Ceramic Sculpture by Roberta Babcock

 

 



 

Fused Glass by Rae Campbell

 

 

 

 

Collage by Sue Jensen

 

 

 

Pastel by Gretha Lindwood



 

 

 

Jewelry by Elaine Tan

 

 



Triad at Trinity  -  Portland Women in Abstract Media

Nikki Dilbeck is one of eight artists featured in this exhibit. It opens on March 9 and continues through April 27 at Kempton Hall in Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 147th NW 19 Avenue, Portland.

Nikki states, "We are drawn to painting abstract compositions because it is a lot like living. Both are tangible yet mysterious, complex yet simple, and infinite in possibility. We find it challenging yet liberating to depend solely upon color, line, shape and texture to create paintings that entice the viewer to visually communicate with the work."

 

Acrylic Painting by Nikki Dilbeck at Trinity Episcopal Church

March Demo - Diana Unterspan

Our free monthly demos continue on the third Sunday of each month from 1 to 3 p.m. These events provide a perfect opportunity to better understand the planning, preparation and process that artists undergo when creating artwork.

Diana Unterspan, who is featured in our main gallery for March, will conduct the demonstration and share how she prepares and works with felted wool. Light refreshments are provided. Seating is limited.

 

Detail of "Age Of Innocence," Mixed Media Including Felted Wool

RED - From Scarlet to Burgundy

February's member exhibit will feature artwork with a focus on the color red. It's just natural to think of red when you think of Valentine's Day and so for February we celebrate this passionate hue, along with those individuals we love the most.

Please join us on Saturday, February 8, from 6 to 9 p.m. for our monthly Artists Reception. Enjoy an evening out with a glass of wine and good conversation in historic downtown Beaverton. And be sure to consider a gift of handcrafted jewelry, fused or blown glass, hand built ceramics or a painting to grace your love one's walls. We have it all at our gallery - and each piece is created by a talented local artist.

 

"Love Lingers," Mixed Media by Donna Sanson

 

 

 

Blown Glass Fluted Bowl by Susette Wilson

 

 

 

 

Red Cat by Roberta Babcock

 

 

RED continues through Saturday, March 1. Gallery hours are Tuesdays through Saturdays, 11 to 5 p.m. We look forward to your visit!

 

 



 

Out and About with Our Artists

Gretha Lindwood has once again been invited to participate in the "3rd Annual Plein Air Painting" exhibit and sale at Golden West College in Huntington Beach, CA. Gretha will have three oil and one past painting on display. This is always a beautiful show with work by some of the nation's premier plein air artists. The opening reception is Thursday, February 13. The exhibit runs from February 13 through March 6.

"Island Pasture," Pastel by Gretha Lindwood

February/March Guest Show - "Discovery"

You're invited to stop by the gallery between February 6 and March 29 to enjoy the latest exhibit of guest artwork on display. We will host a free artists reception on Saturday, February 8, from 6 to 9 p.m. to honor the artists and their work.

Entries have been made in a wide variety of media including acrylic, collage, oil, photography, and mixed-media sculpture.

Mark your calendars now.

Mixed Media Sculpture Entry by Sam Hingston

 

 

Encaustic Demo By Pam Nichols On February 16

What is an encaustic painting? What does it look like? Is this some new form of art? How durable is it? How do you care for it?

To learn more about the encaustic painting process, you'll want to attend the demo on Sunday, February 16, from 1 to 3 p.m. This is Pam Nichols' favorite medium and she understands and manipulates it very well. She'll answer these questions and more while she paints right before your eyes.

The demo is free and is part of Art On Broadway's monthly series of demonstrations by our member artists. We invite you to join us!

 

Encaustic Painting, "Settled,"  by Pam Nichols

 

 

Paint With An Artist Continues

We had our first "Paint With An Artist" event in January with three novice painters happy with the results of their experience. Linda, Anna, and Karen each selected a different painting by a famous artist to use as a reference. They brought their enthusiasm and I provided the materials and guidance to help them complete a painting in a single three-hour session. Linda chose a landscape by Wolf Kahn, Anna chose a Georgia O'Keefe image, and Karen worked from a still life by Paul Cezanne. Each one made some changes to the reference artwork, drew the basic lines of the composition onto their canvases, set up their palettes and began mixing paint. Little by little, the images came to life.

If you and your friends would like an opportunity to paint a "masterpiece" for your home or office, call me at 503.477.0489 and schedule a session. Sip some wine and dip into the paints. You'll discover the artist within you. Cost is $48 per person.

"Art On Broadway offers a unique experience for those who would like to learn to paint. My friend and I took a class with Donna Sanson who taught us how to take a famous artist's work for inspiration and create our own masterpiece. Three hours flew by and we had a wonderful time exploring our creative side. I look forward to taking another class with Donna." ...Linda Dickerson

"Paint With An Artist" - New Event @ Art On Broadway

Starting in January, Donna Sanson will offer an opportunity to schedule a time for you and your friends or family members to create your very own original acrylic painting.

If you love art and have always wanted to try your hand at painting, this is the chance you've been waiting for.

Donna will supply all the materials along with her experience as an artist to guide you through the steps necessary to complete a finished painting in one sitting. You can choose from Vincent Van Gogh's famous portrait of his "Chair with Pipe," or Paul Cezanne's "Still Life with Peppermint Bottle."

Call today to reserve a time slot.  Gallery phone: 503.601.3300. Donna's Cell Phone: 503.477.0489.

Terms follow:

• Must be 21 or older.
• Designed for groups of 6 to 8 adults.
• $48/person (paid in advance - no refunds on cancellations)
• Canvases and use of acrylic paint and brushes included.
• Refreshments included.
• 2.5 to 3 hour time frame.

Donna is a Partner in Art On Broadway and one of its twenty featured artists. She has taught drawing and painting on and off over the years at her personal studio and through the Fremont Adult School Enrichment Classes.

January's Demo - Beaded Bracelets with Bert Cohen

 

Bert's Boxes of Beautiful Beads

 

 

Join Bert Cohen on Sunday, January 19, from 1 to 3 p.m. for our first artist demo of 2014. This demo offers a free hands-on activity when guests can create their own beaded bracelet from Bert's collection of materials.

 

Bert will guide you in selecting beads to create a unique and personal design. No reservations necessary. 

Art On Broadway Welcomes In a New Year

 

"Downstream," Oil on Canvas by Thomas Eldridge

 

 

Open the door to Art On Broadway in January and you will be greeted by this image. It is part of our "Winter Group Show" at the gallery which will continue through February 1.

 

Our members' work is featured throughout the gallery in January since we are not hosting a guest show this month. In addition to Thomas' oil painting, you can enjoy the following artworks in person. Art On Broadway is open Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please stop by and enjoy the works by our 20 local artists.

 

 

 

Wooden Sculpture Box by Peggy Harkins

 

 

 

 

Enamel Earrings by Bert Cohen

 

 

 

 

"View From Cooper Mountain," Oil by Gretha Lindwood

 

 

 

 

"Silver & Nectarines," Oil by Linda Baker



Holiday Boutique - "Art For The Holidays"

Plans are underway for our holiday boutique in December when shoppers can purchase works of art for gift giving along with handmade objects from a number of guest artists and one-of-a-kind ornaments from our local member artists. Our boutique is like none other because it features only artist created gifts. Enjoy shopping for glass icicles and ornaments, wooden ornaments decorated by hand , ceramic ornaments designed and crafted by one of our artists, holiday cards, quilted table runners and tea wallets, hand-dyed and woven scarves, small oil paintings, paper art cards and books, fabric purses and velvet throws, and luxurious handmade soaps.

"Art For The Holidays" opens on Friday, November 29, and continues through December 28. Our holiday hours have been extended to include Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. and special evening events on Friday, December 6, and Saturday, December 7, until 9 p.m.

"Nature Inspired" - November's Featured Member Show

Gretha Lindwood and Elaine Tan have teamed up this month to present an exhibit of work inspired by Mother Nature's beauty. Gretha's oil studies and completed paintings of local scenes combine with Elaine's carefully crafted natural stone jewelry designs. The show's reception is Saturday, November 9, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Come and enjoy a glass of wine, some light refreshments and conversation with our artists.

Autumn Wetland, Oil, by Gretha Lindwood

 









This exhibit will continue through the month of November each Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The gallery will be closed on Thanksgiving Day so we can celebrate with our families.

 

Natural Stone Jewelry by Elaine Tan 

 

 

Guest Show for November - "Cohesion"

The Guest Wall for November will feature artwork by a nineteen local guest artists. The subject for the show is "Cohesion," and the work was juried by a panel of Art On Broadway member artists. This is the first time that eight of the nineteen artists have shown their work in the gallery.

The show opens on Wednesday, November 6, and will continue through November 30, with an Artists Reception on Saturday, November 9, from 6 to 9 p.m. Media includes acrylic, basketry, clay, collage, found metal, mixed media, monoprint, pastel, and oil. It is an impressive show!

Visitors familiar with the gallery will recognize work by one of our former member artists, Joe Pogan. Joe creates wonderful 3D sculptures using found metal objects. His fascinating pieces offer the viewer an insight into his thought process and creativity. Whether you are a frequent visitor or will be seeing Joe's work for the first time, you won't be disappointed.

 



 

In addition to Joe, the following artists have work in this exhibit: Edgard Abadia, Thom Caccamo, Margaret C. Carter, Stephanie Cissna, Leonardo Cocco, Pablo Cordero, Michelle Gallagher, Mark Larsen, Diane Marks-Bestor, Lisa Marshall, Denise McDonald, Marjorie Meyer, Janet Ronacher, Eunice Sause, George Schweser, Kat Sowa, Bonnie Tucker, and George Woodcock.

 

 





November's Demo Artist - Gretha Lindwood

 

Gretha Lindwood will share her process of painting with soft pastels on sandpaper on Sunday, November 17, from 1 to 3 p.m. Our Sunday demos are always free and open to the public.

 

Using the same techniques she uses when painting en plein air, a French term meaning in the open air, Lindwood crosses the bridge between drawing and painting. Her award winning landscape work imparts an appreciation for the play of light on the subject, evoking an impression of familiarity for the viewer. In describing her work she explains, "It is my job to make the viewer feel they could step into the painting and know how it feels to be there."

 

Join us on November 17 to experience Gretha's creative process. 

Stephen Kekule and Don Schwartz - Featured Exhibitors for October

"Stories Through Pictures - Two Perspectives" is the title of the October featured exhibit at the gallery. It opens on October 3 and continues through November 2, with an Artists Reception on Saturday, October 5, from 6 to 9 p.m. The two gentlemen behind the "stories" and the "pictures" are Stephen Kekule and Don Schwartz.

Steve paints with acrylics, usually on board, and is meticulous about every aspect of his paintings. He studied architecture, which is evident in the images he creates; but beyond the imagery there is a story to be told, or at least implied, and most often left to the viewer to complete.

Acrylic Painting by Steve Kekule

The stories and pictures that Don has to tell are done with photography - black and white photography. His love of nature is apparent; the viewer can feel the temperature of the image, can listen to the quiet of the moment, can taste and smell the salty sea air, and sense the approaching storm.

"Beyond" by Don Schwartz

Guest Exhibitors for October - International Encaustic Artists of Oregon

Twenty members of the International Encaustic Artists of Oregon will display a total of 40 small encaustic paintings on the Guest Wall during October. The exhibit entitled "Fuse" will open on October 3 and continue through November 2. Enjoy a glass of wine and meet the guest artists at our reception on October 5 from 6 to 9 p.m.

 

"Settled," Mixed Media Encaustic by Pam Nichols



 

Manuela Kalestiantz, President of the IEA, suggests to viewers, "Allow your senses to take you into this art medium world, where everything is possible and where you can travel as far as your imagination dares to take you."



"Coral Reef" encaustic by Manuela Kalestiantz

The encaustic process involves luminous layers of beeswax - combined with Damar resin and colored pigment - to be heated, applied to a surface, manipulated into multi-colored images or carved designs and then fused. Fusing occurs between each layer of material. The word "encaustic" comes from the Greeks and means "to burn in."

October First Friday at Art On Broadway

Art On Broadway will once again remain open until 9 p.m. to give visitors plenty of time to bid on the wonderful selection of Silent Auction artwork created by our member artists. The auction starts at 5 p.m., and continues until 8:30 when bidding closes and sales are finalized. Place your bids early, then stop by often to see if you still have the highest bid on your item(s) of choice. This is a great way to start collecting original art or to add to your existing collection. Don't forget - the holiday season is fast approaching and your art-loving family members and friends would be thrilled to receive a truly unique gift this year! The watercolor image below of "Lovers Point, Pacific Grove CA" will be one of the pieces available for bidding on October 4.

"Lovers Point, Pacific Grove" by Donna Sanson

October 4 is the final First Friday of the 2013 season in downtown Beaverton. The special event planned for the month is a Doggie Dress Up Contest. Visitors are encouraged to dress their family pet in an elaborate costume and stroll throughout the downtown. A doggie information area will be set up in the parking lot behind the Peddler's Pack on Watson with representatives from grooming, vet, and pet supply companies on hand. Between 6:30 and 7 p.m., judges will select the Best of Show, and the owners will win an original drawing of their costumed dog created by Art On Broadway artist, Donna Sanson.

New Artists

The gallery is pleased to introduce our two new artists, Thomas Eldridge and Nancy Cuevas. They will replace departing artists Jim Johnstone and Susan Schenk.

Thomas will join us on October 1 and will exhibit abstract and non-objective paintings. He holds a BFA from Southern Oregon University and studied painting under the late Robert Alston and printmaking under master printer Lyle Matoush. Thomas brings his experience as Director of Stevenson Union Art Gallery at SOU along with him.

 

"Jousting Peacocks" by Thomas Eldridge

 

 

 

Nancy Cuevas will join us in November. She primarily works in oils, but explores pastels, charcoal and printmaking as well. Nancy studied at the Art Center of Pasadena and attended Otis Art Institute of Parsons School of Design in LA and Cogswell Polytechnical College in Sunnyvale, CA.  In 2004, she connected with Portland painter Alexander Rokoff to pursue her interest in portrait and figure painting. Nancy now teaches oil painting and drawing at her own studio, Cuevas Art Studio, in Hillsboro.

 

 

"Private" by Nancy Cuevas

 

We welcome Thomas and Nancy into our family of local artists!



October's Sunday Demo

Stephen Kekule will discuss his process for painting with acrylics. He plans to share a slide show of how his featured paintings started as an image or idea and were transformed into the finished artwork. Join us on Sunday, October 20, from noon to 3 p.m. and enjoy Steve's presentation. All demos are free.

 

"I Remember Three Colors Dancing in the Air"

by Steve Kekule

 

"Sneak Preview" - Washington County Artists Open Studio Tour

 

 

I spent most of today receiving and installing artwork from more than half of the 49 artists participating in a tour of Washington County Artists Open Studios, which will take place on October 19 and 20th. As a preview for the event, the artists are offering a sampling of what they will have in abundance when the public is invited into their private work spaces next month.

The work showcases a very eclectic mix of materials - fiber, glass, paper, encaustic, ceramics, felted wool, painted silk, acrylic, watercolor, metal, collage, photography, oil, and more. There are as many styles as there are materials so viewers are sure to find something that catches their fancy.

 

The exhibit is open through Saturday, September 28; a free reception will be held on Saturday, September 7, from 6 to 9 p.m. Come and have a glass of wine and enjoy some lively discussion about art with the people who make it. Hope to see you on Saturday.

 

Art On Broadway is one of two fine art galleries participating this year in the tour. To learn more, go to http://www.washcoart.org/. Pick up a free catalog later this month at the gallery. 

"Passion of Simplicity" is Featured in September

We have a great pairing of artists for our September featured show. Roberta Babcock and Sue Jensen bring their passion for simplicity and their experience with their media to these two new contemporary collections.

Roberta Babcock will share her new series of elongated fiber clay figures with a focus on the figures' emotional connection. She conveys feelings and attitude without a lot of detail, but rather through her choice of color, shape, and movement. Roberta worked for over a year on this collection and will introduce it to the world at Art On Broadway! She considers this work a study in minimalism.

 



Sue's pieces represent a challenge to work with a different palette. Instead of her usual focus on red and warm tones, she challenged herself to work with hues on the cooler side of the color wheel. At the same time, however, she trusted the form-making that she knows and loves, and continued to paint her favorite subject - nature at its simplest.

 



Visit with Sue and Roberta at a reception in their honor on Saturday, September 7, from 6 to 9 p.m. Enjoy wine, appetizers, and an evening of wonderful artwork. Their show continues through September 28.

Out & About With Our Artists

Roberta Babcock -
Roberta will demonstrate how she creates her elongated fiber clay figures on Sunday, September 1, at Art In The Pearl from 10 to 2 p.m. Look for her in the Pacific Northwest Sculptors tent. She will have a sign-up sheet for new classes she is offering. Roberta does an outstanding demo!

 

 

 

Linda Baker -

Linda is President of Painters Showcase, and is pleased to announce their event will take place this year at The Reserve Vineyards and Golf Club on September 27 and 28, 10 am to 8 pm. There is an Artists Reception nightly from 5-8 with appetizers, music, and drawings to win one of eight original artworks. This is always a wonderful event. Congratulations Linda!

 

 

 

Gretha Lindwood -

Gretha is one of 39 artists selected to participate at the Pacific Northwest Plein Air Competition and Exhibition in Hood River. The juror for this event is national recognized artist Becky Joy. Results from the 3 day paint-out will be exhibited at Columbia Arts in Hood River from September 6 thru September 29. Good luck Gretha!

 

 

 

Kris Paul -

Look for Kris at the Portland Japanese Garden on Sunday, September 8, as she demonstrates her process of working in clay. Later in the month, Kris travels to Japan where her ceramic sculpture "Obsidian" will be on display at the Odori Museum and the Asahikawa Design Gallery in Sapporo. Congratulations on this wonderful accomplishment!

 

 

 

 

Susan Schenk -

Susan has a very busy month of art activities. She will have flower collages on display at the Holistic Health Center on Allen in Beaverton from September 3 through October 1; "unconventional" collages in a show called "Oddities" at Lane Gallery, 25th and SE Clinton in Portland opening on September 6; and a collage display at Willamette Falls Hospital through October 8 courtesy of Clackamas County Arts Alliance. On September 21 from 2-5, Susan will teach "Collage A Butterfly" at Collage PDX on NE Alberta, and will conduct several classes at Art and Soul retreat in Portland on October 3 and 4.

  

 

Diana Unterspan -

Diana's fiber art piece, "Pupu Lips" is currently installed at Las Lagunas Gallery in Laguna Beach CA, and she will attend the Millinery Artists Guild Hat Camp on Vashon Island, Washington, the last weekend in September to refine her hat-making skills. Always growing, always learning!