Studio Tour Artists Spring Shows.

Fiber Work by Terry Grant

 It’s spring and our artists are popping up everywhere.  Here are some places to see our 2014 tour artist shows.

Terry Howard Grant:

Art On Broadway: Stepping Into Spring and Guest Show.

Terry Grant said, "I just delivered my work to Art on Broadway, for their Spring Boutique show/sale. I was so pleased to be asked to be a guest artist for this show. My new small stitched "drawings" will be shown for the first time.”

This show features guest artists and 20 award winning gallery members of Art On Broadway exhibiting a variety of media including glass, ceramics, jewelry, wood, paintings and mixed media.  Opening reception is Saturday, April 11 from 6-9pm.  The show runs through May 1. 

Pam Nichols:

In April, Pam will be featured at 503 Uncorked in Sherwood, Oregon.  “Come join me for my ending artist reception.  Enjoy wine and art and live music,” said Pam.  The reception is Friday, April 17 starting at 5:30pm.

In June, Pam opens her solo art show entitled “Fusion: Rust & Wax” at Art On Broadway.  Opening reception is June 13 from 6-9pm and the show runs through June 27.

Sgraffito Bowl by Susan Gallacher-Turner

Susan Gallacher-Turner, Barbara Hertel, Ana Quinn:

Ceramic Showcase at Veterans Memorial Coliseum May 1, 2, 3.

“This is my second year in the Group Booth and I just can’t wait.  It’s always such a beautiful show filled with amazing work,” said Susan Gallacher-Turner. 

This year, Ceramic Showcase features a benefit installation entitled, Plates of Plenty.  Showcase members have donated plates and platters to raise money for Growing Gardens, a local non-profit helping low income families and schools grow their own food. 

Beautiful functional and sculptural clay work, clay demonstrations, a clay play table for children and adults and live music!  It’s all free!  More information and directions click http://www.ceramicshowcase.com/

Ceramic Showcase in a new location: Veterans Memorial Coliseum

Over 200 northwest artists

10am-7pm Friday and Saturday, 10am-5pm Sunday. 

2014 Downtown Beaverton Art Walk

 Sharon Orella and Darla Boljat:

“I think this is a great opportunity for artists and art lovers,” says Sharon Orella.

Sharon will be showing newly created small copper pieces.  

Art Walk in Downtown Beaverton May 1 from 5 to 8pm. 

Get info on the 2015 Washington County Open Studios Tour.  Enjoy live music, demonstrations and lots of great art.

Copper Repousse by Sharon Orella

See Art in the Making in Forest Grove this Weekend. Free.

“Visitors will see me glazing or doing the raku process if they are there at the right moment. The raku process is really fun to watch, also I try to use different materials with my clay forms:  limbs from trees, nails, buttons, puzzle pieces, wire, ribbon, etc,” says Barb Hertel, Raku Artist.

Get a free tour map at www.washcoart.org and spend Saturday and Sunday, October 18 and 19 from 11 am to 5 pm visiting art studios during Washington County Open Studios.  Forty artists will be demonstrating their techniques for you and some are right in your own Aloha neighborhood. 

Painter Helvi Smith adds, “When people come to the studio - they will see my "gallery" first.   I LOVE the color orange and the walls are painted a deep vibrant orange and that is a big hint that there are few neutral colored paintings around here.”

You can see art in the making October 18 and 19 from 11 am to 5 pm in the suburbs and country during Washington County Open Studios.  Get a tour map and directions FREE at www.washcoart.org 

What Weird Techniques Do Artists Use in Forest Grove?

“I use house paint almost exclusively in my paintings.    People give me leftover paint all the time!   I love the recycling aspect that Susie's bedroom color is now a great color in one of my paintings.   I use squirt bottles with paint in them like some artists use brushes.   I love paint, says Helvi Smith, Painter.

Wonder what other weird technique or process you’ll get to see during Washington County Open Studios? October 18 and 19 from 11 am to 5 pm, 40 artists will be demonstrating their techniques for you. 

Ceramic Artist, Barb Hertel adds, “The raku process is really fun to watch, also I try to use different materials with my clay forms:  limbs from trees, nails, buttons, puzzle pieces, wire, ribbon, etc.”

You can see art in the making October 18 and 19 from 11 am to 5 pm in the suburbs and country during Washington County Open Studios.  Get a tour map and directions FREE at www.washcoart.org 

Ask an Artist: Barbara Hertel, Clay Sculptor.

Ever wonder how an artist becomes an artist?  Why they make art? Where they get their inspiration and what you’ll see when you visit their studio? 

Here’s your chance to get find out.

Why do you love what you do? 

"I love touching clay, I love letting it tell me what it wants to become.  I don’t use the wheel much, it gets in the way.  I love to hold the clay, feel its spirit, let it be born in my hands."

What weird and different material or technique do you use? 

"The raku process is really fun to watch, also I try to use different materials with my clay forms:  limbs from trees, nails, buttons, puzzle pieces, wire, ribbon, etc."

What got you interested in art?  Was it a class, teacher, family member or friend? 

"I have always been drawn to art but never had the chance to follow this passion until I was almost finished with one career.   Then after teaching for 18 years, I went to school in St. Louis and got a masters in art focusing on sculpture.  It was then that I was drawn to the ceramic studio.  My first class, my first piece, I was in heaven.  I knew I would always do pottery but in a sculptural way."

What’s your favorite part of your process?  

"I love making shapes and designs that are new for me.  I love the freedom to create whatever I want."

When people come to your studio, what will they see you doing …what part of your process? 

"They will see me glazing or doing the raku process if they are there at the right moment."

You can see more of Barbara’s work and visit her studio during Washington County Open Studios tour October 18-19^th from 11am to 5pm.  And on her website at barbarahertel.com