March Reception at Art On Broadway

Despite the rainy evening, we had a nice turnout at the gallery for our March reception to honor the talents of Diana Unterspan, as well as the 15 guest artists who entered the "Discovery" exhibit. Photos from the reception appear below:

March Featured Show - "19th Century Masterpieces - Contemporary Abstractions In Fiber," by Diana Unterspan

Diana says of her current exhibit, "Words move us, restrain us, give us wings and roots, brighten our days, keep us company in the night, and can be our friends forever. They hurt, sting, and cause us pain, but they also inform, bring invention, new life, and transformation if we let them."

"In this exhibit, I attempt to reveal the connections that exist between most of my visual art and the written word."

Abstract of "The Golden Bowl," written by Henry James

 

 

 

 

 

A Portion of the Installation

 

 

 

 

Abstract Detail of "Moby Dick" written by Herman Medville 

 

 

 

 

 Abstract Detail  of "Age of Innocence," written by Edith Wharton 

 

 

Diana's exhibit continues through Saturday, March 29. A reception to celebrate this wonderful exhibit will be held on Saturday, March 8, from 6 to 9 p.m.

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.