April 3, 2010
A Yummy Wine Bar & Bistro / 831 Broadway / 738-3100 ‘fragment,’ is a vibrant collection of new paintings by Austin, Texas
artist Liz Layman. Layman’s creations are an attention-grabbing amalgam of painting and collage, bringing together two worlds
into her unique and vivid pieces. “The collage objects in my work tend to be of nostalgic of times and people in my life” says the
artist. “I realize these images are going to have a completely different meaning to anyone else.”
Born and raised in Portland, Oregon, Layman has traveled to over twenty countries and has found herself living in Eugene, New
York City, and currently in Austin. The diverse subjects of her paintings are clearly
influences by these varied experiences. “The eclectic subject matter of my paintings is similar to my life, unpredictable.”
B Gilbert Dist. Gallery / 613 Broadway/ 738-4222 Fresh off a successful winter tour, gallery founder Dave Bartholet will be
unveiling two new works in watercolor. This gallery also features works by many other accomplished artists. Refreshments will
be served as the paintings are seen by the public for the first time.
C Larcin Realty Group / 609 Broadway /738-5797 Featured artist Steven A Bash will have two parts to his show this month;
unique photo collages made using original drawings and photographs of various
materials used to make painted constructions. The second part will be oceanscapes photographed during the lowest tides of
the last two years. Steven has been making art for 40 years. Refreshments will be served.
D Fairweather House & Garden / 612 Broadway/ 738-8899 Receiving "Best-Of-Show" in a judged exhibition recently, Janet
Bland's "Sense of Place" landscape paintings are inspired by the timeless serene seascapes found on the North Coast. This
Gearhart resident states that her paintings are "a conversation- between the paint, the place and the day." A graduate of
Stanford University, Bland's work has previously been shown at the Cannon Beach Gallery, Columbia Center for the Arts, Hood
River, Coos Art Museum, Coos Bay as well as Oregon State University.
In addition, a new eclectic selection of semi-precious and sterling silver works by Seattle jewelry artist, Mary Witt will be
unveiled. The designs are notable in that each is an original piece of art with a select group incorporating precious stones, as
well. Most recently shown in a
Mercer Island gallery, Fairweather House and Garden is pleased to exclusively represent this artist.
E SunRose Gallery / 606 Broadway / 738-7788 SunRose is filled with lots of beautiful spring jewelry, both artsy costume and
fine gemstone by Hillsboro jeweler Susan Hildebrandt. Cathy has been in the studio making her popular china earrings
featuring pretty floral china patterns for spring. Mixed media Seaside artist Patty Thurlby has been busy creating charming recycle art...new wall collages,
vintage French poster "girls" and more of her wonderful chicken-wire theme crowns! Live jazz will be provided by Richard T. on guitar and SunRose owner Ray Coffey on sax &
flute, and as always tasty appetizers will be provided. SunRose is in the Historic Gilbert District.
F Dundee’s Bar & Grill/ 414 Broadway / 738-7006 Local glass artist and painter, Albert Wood will be unveiling 3 new paintings, possibly more. Wood paints in oil and watercolor
and also enjoys working with glass. Meet Albert as he helps welcome Dundee’s to the art walk for the first time.
G Shearwater Gallery / 111 Broadway / 738-0328 Introducing the silk paintings of Karen Sistek. Karen is as infatuated with silk painting today as she was the first time she
touched her brush to silk over 25 years ago. Karen is self-taught. She specializes in flowers, mostly from an "insect's point of view", zooming in on a certain aspect of the flower and
bringing it closer to the viewer. Karen has taught silk painting at the community college in Port Angeles, and continues to teach in her studio and travels to other states to conduct
classes. Her art can be found in several galleries in Washington State, as well as nation wide. Please stop by at Shearwater gallery to see these beautifully done, works of Art.
Beverages and treats provided.
H The Coffee Shop at Seaside/ 7 Broadway /738-9917 “Ocian In View! O! The Joy!”- an image attributed to photographer Andrew E. Cier, on the Westward Journey Nickel Series
(trademark U.S. Mint). Meet this minted photographer and LaRee Johnson, who compiled “Destination the Pacific; commemorating the Bicentennial of Lewis & Clark” with features
Cier’s photos and quotes from Lewis & Clark’s journals. Books, prints and cards will be available.
I Trails End Art Assoc. / 656 A St. Gearhart/ 717-9458 New show each month featuring 100-120 original works at affordable prices by 40-50 local artists. This month’s theme:
“Rebirth”
J C by the Sea / 2305 S Roosevelt /738-8101 Astoria High School Senior, Andie Richardson, will be showing some of her original works in oil, acrylic, pastels and block printing.
Along with the originals she will have prints and cards for sale. Andie will be attending Cornish College of Arts in Seattle Washington fall of 2010. Come meet the artist and enjoy
her diverse collection of paintings.