Printmaking

I was educated at the Academy of Fine Arts in Venice, Italy, and spent fifteen formative years immersed in European culture living in Spain, Italy, and England. I have been involved in the arts as a painter, printmaker, and arts educator for over twenty-five years. Inspiration comes from my classical European training, steeped in art history, and my appreciation for American folk art. Vivid in color, and rich in story, my work conveys the beauty and wonder of our magical world. My adventures and the stimuli of children, travel, music, foreign cultures, and the natural world inform my life's work as an artist. I am a printmaker, creating hand-pulled prints on my hand-turned printing press in my studio in Hood River where I experiment with the following printmaking techniques: monotype, monoprint, collagraph, woodcut, and solarplate etching.

Visit Abigail's website at:

www.abigailmerickel.com

Studio Open Year-Round by Appointment:

1229 29th Street Hood River, OR 97031

Take I-84 to Exit 62. Turn south onto W. Cascade. Turn south on Rand Rd. Turn right on May Street. Turn left on 29th Street. Studio is in the blue house on the left #1229.

Ceramics

Working as a solo artist exclusively in porcelain clay, I create every piece out of wheel-thrown forms, nothing is extruded or cast. My glazing process is very time-intensive with thirteen steps of layering glazes, oxides, and wax. Every piece is fired in a gas kiln. Porcelain clay is my baby with its silky texture, translucence, strength and durability. I pay very close attention to details and expect my art to stand out as one-of-a-kind.

Visit Aimee's website at: 

aimeeceramics.com

Studio Open Year-Round By Appointmet:

503 Frankton Rd., Hood River OR 97031

Take I-84 to exit 62. Turn south onto West Cascade. Take first right onto Mt. Adams Ave, which turns into Wine Country and then Country Club rd. Turn left onto Frankton Rd. House is on the left side of Frankton, mid-way up the hill, before Prospect. House color is caramel and orange with a double-car garage.

Watercolor Painting

I paint primarily wet-in-wet, as I love the look of transparent watercolor. I do my own matting and framing, but also mount some of my paintings on birch panels (no mats or frame). I now coat all my paintings with an archival polymer varnish ( three coats) which contains specific UV stabilizing and blocking agents. Thus, they do not require glass to prevent fading. The result is more vibrant colors and zero glass-induced reflection!! The weight is also reduced considerably.

Studio Open Year-Round By Appointment:

8495 Hwy 35

Mount Hood-Parkdale, OR

Take I-84 exit #64 and turn south to Hwy 35. Continue on Hwy 35 about 17 miles, going past the three Parkdale turnoffs (at Mt. Hood country Store, at Toll Bridge Park, and at Baseline Rd). Our driveway comes off Hwy 35 to the left (east) one third mile past Baseline Rd. The driveway is 0.9 miles long. Follow the signs to the studio.

Multi Media - Acrylic Paint, Die Cuts, Screen Printing

Inspired by nature, mixed with the abstract. Graphic design combined with free hand allows me to create unique series of art pieces. Die Cut paper, screen prints and hand made wood frames all come together in the Barn Studio at Red Gate Farm.

Visit Bonnie's Website at:

redgatefarmdesign.com

Studio Open Year-Round By Appointment:

3865 Fairview Dr.

Hood River, OR 97031

Exit 63 in Hood River. Take Wine county rd to a left on Frankton Rd. Follow Frankton to a left on Fairview Drive. Red Gate Farm is 1/2 mile on the Right. The studio is in the large red barn.

Metal Work

My metal work is a combination of my many years of being a graphic artist and and from the experience of working in an art bronze foundry. My original designs are first drawn on paper, I then draw the design onto the metal and cut it out with my plasma cutter. Next I weld the images together, texture them and add a flame patina, created with oxides and nitrates. The work is then sealed with a clear-coat or wax.

Visit Brad's Website at:

bradlorang.com

Like Lorang Studio's Facebook page at:

facebook.com/lorangstudios

Studio Open Year-Round By appointment:

400 Forest Ln.

Cascade Locks, OR

West bound I-84 take exit 44 drive down Wa-Na-Pa one mile to Forest Ln, turn left drive 2 blocks to 400 Forest Lane on your right. East bound take exit 44, drive two blocks turn sharp right onto Forest Lane. Park on street or in front parking space at 400 Forest Ln.

Landscape Photography

As a landscape photographer specializing in images of the Columbia Gorge, I love exploring this amazing area. I am constantly searching for that magical combination of interesting subjects, sublime light and pleasing compositions which capture the amazing and fleeting moments that make the gorge so special.

Visit Brian's Website at:

bcphotography.zenfolio.com

Follow Brian Chambers Photography on facebook at:

https://www.facebook.com/BrianChambersPhotography

Studio Open Year-Round By Appointment:

1526 Nunamaker Dr, Hood River OR

Fused Glass/ Acrylic/ Watercolor

My work is created from forms of nature in a quest to answer, "What is it to be human?" I make art intuitively, emotionally and find it all consuming. Surrounded by mountains, the river and the gorge, and elements belonging to each biome become my muses and supply me with an endless amounts of inspiration. Travel to foreign countries and absorbing cultural differences also play a key role in my art work.

Visit Cathy's Website at:

cathystever.com

Add Cathy on facebook at:

https://www.facebook.com/cathy.stever

Studio Closed Jan. & Feb.

Studio Open By Appointment:

1328 LINCOLN ST

Hood River, OR 97031

From I 84, Exit 63, go south onto 2nd. Take first right after bridge onto Cascade Ave. Turn right onto 13th St. and left onto Lincoln. My studio is on the North side of the street.

Glass Art

Glass has many facets. Blown, kiln-cast, torch work and stained glass are all areas of the medium. Categories in glass include such things as "cold, warm and hot". I have found a love in all three descriptors and have pieces that cover the spectrum.

Visit Charlene's Website at:

www.morningsunstudios.com

Add Charlene on facebook at:

https://www.facebook.com/MorningSunStudios

Studio space shared with Stephanie Johnston.

Studio Open Year-Round By Appointment:

1228 Tucker Road, Hood River, OR. 97031

Take 1-84 to exit 62. Turn south onto West Cascade. Go 1.2 Miles. Turn right onto 13th St; follow approx 1 mile uphill, 13th becomes 12th. After passing Rosauers, 12th becomes Tucker Road. Go to the 2nd large curving turn. Take a right on Bradley Dr. and then a left into the circular driveway.

Acrylic and Mixed Media on Canvas

My paintings are bright, bold, whimsical and meant to make you smile. Subject matter ranges from landscapes to still life to abstract. I use heavy body golden acrylic paint. It is applied in at least 3 layers on a black canvas. I also use shiva oil bar on the top of the acrylic paint for some of my work. Sizes range from 6 x 6 inches to 40 by 60 inches.

Visit Charlene's Website at:

https://sites.google.com/site/charleneriversstudio/home

Add Charlene on Facebook at:

https://www.facebook.com/charlene.rivers

Studio Open Year-Round By Appointment:

8161 Jordan Road. Mt. Hood- Parkdale, OR

Take I-84 Exit 64, Hwy 35 South. Go about 16 miles.Turn right onto Baseline. Turn sharp left onto Jordan Road. Stay left on Jordan Road. House and studio are on the left in a pear orchard. Plenty of parking in driveway and orchard.

Pastel

I grew up with art. and after a 30 year career devoted to public policy and land use, I gave myself permission just to paint. I studied watercolor with Ruth Armitage and John Salminen and with master pastellists Albert Handel and Richard McKinley. My primary medium is pastel. I focus on color and texture and the emotional content I can convey to my viewer. I have been juried into shows sponsored by the Northwest Pastel Society, Watercolor Society of Oregon, the Hui Noe Art Center on Maui and Best of the Gorge at Columbia Center for the Arts.

Visit Christine's Website at:

www.christineknowles.com

Studio Open Year-Round By Appointment:

3730 Westcliff Drive. Hood River

From Exit#62 turn North toward the river then turn right on Westcliff Drive. Turn left into 4th driveway opposite tall pine tree and proceed right along the pond to studio.

Oil Paintings

I enjoy working from my imagination and creating images that are simple and spontaneous....while facing the challenge of breaking up the space in the most interesting manner to engage the viewer.

Email Cleo at:

cleoandjery@gmail.com

Studio Open Year-Round By Appointment:

668 Rene Place, Hood River, OR, 97031

Take I-84 to exit 62. Turn right on W. Cascade. Turn right on Rand Road, then right on Montello and left on Rene Place.

Acrylic, Oil, Watercolor, Gouache and Mixed Media

I grew up in Carmel, California and took many painting classes from local professional painters in high school.I then went on to study art at the Academy of Art College in San Francisco where I studied both fine art and illustration. I was a professional illustrator for many years,but always loved showing my fine art in galleries in Northern California.

Studio Closed for winter Nov.-Feb.

Open by Appointment:

729 Montello Ave. Hood River, OR 97031

Exit 63 toward Hood River City Center then turn left onto 2nd St.Turn right onto State St.Take the first left onto 6th St.Then take the first right onto Sherman Ave. then the first left onto 7th St. then right onto Montello Ave. I am the last house on the left and the cross street is 8th St.

Acrylic- Pen

I studied drawing, painting and design at Colby Sawyer college in New England and have been an artist for about twenty years. The mediums I work in are acrylic, pen and ink. Recently, I have embarked on a spiritual journey with yoga and meditation and as a result, my art has taken a new direction. The goal I have with my art is to transport myself and audience to a place of peacefulness and tranquility.

Visit Emily's Website at:

www.beyondboardshorts.com

Open by Appointment:

810 June St. Hood River, OR 97031

(435) 640-0326

Exit 63 toward Hood River City Center then turn left onto 2nd St.Turn right onto State St.Take the first left onto 6th St.Then take the first right onto Sherman Ave. then the first left onto 7th St. then right onto Montello Ave. I am the last house on the left and the cross street is 8th St.

Fiber

Our working guild studio has approximately 35 active looms.  Weavers come in on their own time and complete their projects. The studio is open throughout the week and weekly Friday gatherings occur. Mentoring and camaraderie is evident as weavers share their work in various stages of completion. Members encourage and critique displayed works and share techniques.

Studio Open Year-Round:

3399 Odell Hwy., Hood River, Oregon

From exit 64 head south on Highway 35. Go 6.7 miles and turn right on Davis Dr. that becomes Highway 281. Proceed .8 miles. The destination is on the right behind the Chevron Station. The studio building is a light gray green colored warehouse.

Bronze Scultpture

Heather has sculptures, both monumental and miniature, on display in her studio. She sculpts in oil-based clay and casts her statues into bronze in the foundry attached to her studio, Heart of the Gorge Bronze. She will have her latest commission, a 55 foot wingspan bald eagle, on display in progress on the property. Her inspiration is the wildlife and beauty of the Columbia River Gorge.

Visit Heather's Website at:

www.heathersoderberg.com

Like the Soderberg Gallery and Studio on Facebook at:

https://www.facebook.com/SoderbergGalleyandStudio/

Follow @soderbergbronze on Instagram at:

https://www.instagram.com/soderbergbronze/

Studio Open Year-Round, Preferably By Appointment:

96 Wanapa St. Cascade Locks, OR

Cascade Locks Exit 44 from I-84 Westbound, 1/2 mile on the left hand side of Wanapa St., look for the large frog sculpture in front of my studio.

Ceramics

Fun and functional porcelain pottery with an emphasis on beautiful forms and dynamic glaze combinations.

Visit James's Website at:

www.hawkeyedesign.com

Like James Diem Ceramics on Facebook at:

https://www.facebook.com/James-Diem-Ceramics/

Studio open Year-Round by Appointment:

4415 Highway 35 Hood River, OR 97031

Take exit 64 from I-84. Head south on Highway 35 towards Mt Hood. Driveway is on the left approximately 9 miles south of the 4 way stop and China Gorge Restaurant. Look for large white sign on the left that says Open Studio Pottery

Textiles

My medium is textiles, mostly in clothing. A combination of my graphic arts with sewing, dyeing, embroidery and beading. I express my art through what I wear. I will be demonstrating the printing press, hand painting techniques.

Visit Jan's Website at:

www.byrkitwear.com

Like Byrkitear on Facebook at:

https://www.facebook.com/Byrkitwear/

Studio Shared with Lori Watson.

Studio Available Year-Round:

1537 State Rd. Mosier, OR

From I-84, take exit 69. Turn right on Washington St. Turn left on 3rd. Stay on road and it will become State Rd. 2 miles up from bridge on State. Left side, number on tree and studio sign on gate. 

Acrylic, Collage

Jenny Loughmiller is the founder of the Hundred Hearts Project - a gratitude project that seeks to transform lives through establishing the habit of expressing gratitude. Jenny is close to completing her own Hundred Hearts Project - painting her gratitude for one hundred inspiring women. Fascinated by color, pattern, layers and boundaries, all four are used to express her deep gratitude for beloved women in her life. Jenny’s studio will feature the entire collection of her completed hearts to date (around 75) as well as note cards featuring her paintings that can be used to begin your own transformational gratitude journey.

Visit Jenny's Website at:

www.hundredheartsproject.org

Follow Jenny's Instagram at:

https://www.instagram.com/jennyloughmiller/

Studio Open Year-Round By Appointment:

710 W 17th St., The Dalles, OR 97058

Take exit 84 from I-84. Left on 6th. Take a right on Webber to 10th, turn left. Right on Mount Hood, left on 17th Street. Studio is on the right - 710 W 17th St.

Sterling Silver, Fine Silver, Gold, Gems, Pearls and Rocks to Make Jewelry

I am both an enamelist and a metalsmith. My passion is making cloisonne jewelry. Cloisonné: French for “cloison” or “cell.” A technique in which metal wires are bent to form a design; enamel is then inlaid into the resulting “cloisons.” Although this can be done in copper, contemporary cloisonné is most frequently done in silver or gold. I also love to work with rocks!! Last trip to Tucson, I bought "Garden Quartz" which have amazing inclusions in quartz rock. I let the rock talk to me, adding texture, stones, reticulated silver. Whatever I imagine will convey the "feelings of the stone".

Visit Jo Dean's Website at:

arrayofelegance.com

Array of Elegance

309-657-2180

arrayofelegance@att.net

Studio for Open Tour Show Dates at:

The Dalles Art Center- 220 E 4th St, The Dalles, OR 97058

Studio Open Year-Round By Appointment:

15 OSBORNE RD. White Salmon, WA

Watercolor Paintings and Illustrations

I make paintings and illustrations using watercolor and gouache paint on cotton paper. My work is inspired with nature and stories. I think of drawing as a form of writing and use pencil sketches and pen and ink to create visual narratives that come to life through layered washes of paint. My studio is nestled along the White Salmon River and enjoys beautiful views of Mt. Adams. Visitors can enter to win a unique piece of art and are invited to recharge and gain inspiration along the river walk.

Visit Joanna's Website at:

www.joannakaufman.com

Like Joanna Kaufman Studio on Facebook at:

https://www.facebook.com/joannakaufmanstudio/

Follow Joanna's Instagram at:

https://www.instagram.com/joannakaufman/

Studio Open Year-Round By Appointment:

9 Dairy Road, Trout Lake, WA 98650

From WA-14 W, turn right onto WA-141 Alt (2.2 mi). Continue onto WA-141 N (19 mi). Slight right at service station fork onto Mt Adams Rd (signs for Sno-Parks/Recreation Area) (0.3 mi). Turn right onto Sunnyside Rd (1.1 miles). Turn left onto Dairy Rd (marked by sign for “Charis Way Dairy”). First house on left.

Kenton & Liza Jones- Wood Working

Furniture and home accessories handcrafted out of reclaimed lumber and vintage hardware.The structures are carefully deconstructed and the vintage wood is re-sawn & reused while being saved from the landfill or burn pile. All our designs are original and influenced by aesthetic simplicity and function.

Visit the Jones & Jones Website at:

www.custommade.com/by/jonesandjones/

Like Jones & Jones on Facebook at:

https://www.facebook.com/jonesandjoneshandcraftedfurniture/

Studio open Year-Round By Appointment:

1192 21st Street, Hood River, OR 97031

Tale 1-84 to exit 62. Turn south onto West Cascade. Turn south on Rand Road. Turn left on May Street. Turn right onto 21st Street. Studio is the big red steel building on right side of the street.

Wire Jewelry

I discovered the joys of bending wire while learning, from instruction books, a way to update my own personal jewelry. Every piece is made from raw wire, including clasps and findings. I find my stones at gem shows, on the internet and garage sales. Every piece is unique. The majority of my designs are inspired by the ancient cultures of Scandinavia, Egypt and Rome.

Visit her website at: www.bentwireworks.com

Studio Open Year-Round By Appointment:

903 Oak St., Hood River, OR 97031

Take exit 62 in Hood River. Turn right on Oak Street and left on 9th St. We are on the Southwest corner of 9th and Oak.

Studio entrance is in the back yard.

*Parking available on:
State St. East of 9th;
9th St. South of State St.;
North of Oak St.

Photography

I have been a professional photographer shooting for magazines, newspapers, on-line magazines and have been exhibited in many galleries. I have won national awards; most recently was highly commended in the USA Landscape Photographer of the Year Award.

Visit Jurgen's Website at:

Jurgenhessphotography.com

Contact Jürgen Hess Photography at:
hess@gorge.net
541.645.0720
 

Studio Open Year-Round By Appointment:

412 24th Street, Hood River, OR

Exit 62, Cascade Ave., right on Rand Road, left on Sherman Ave., right on 24th Street, 412 24th Street.

Pastel

Contemporary images created with a variety of soft pastels on toned sandpaper. Using loose and playful application of pastel strokes and color my intentions are to paint fresh and energetic pieces. I prefer to layer the pastel adjusting the pressure to get the desired results and enjoy the “painterly” quality of the finished piece. I work in my studio from photo references and in plein air. My inspiration is derived from experiences, travels and the Pacific Northwest in which i have resided for the last 20 plus years. Of late I have been playing with nonrepresentational imagery and REALLY enjoying it and I think the work reflects my enthusiasm! In addition to participating in fine art fairs throughout the country and gallery representation, I teach pastel workshops at the Columbia Center for the Arts in Hood River, OR. and through Community Ed. I get a kick out of sharing what I have learned and I am thrilled to work with others who have a passion for pastel.

Visit Karen's blog at:

http://karenpwatson.blogspot.com/
karenandwiley@gmail.com

Studio open by appointment, call or text: 541 490 5361

1012 5th, Hood River, OR 97031

From Exit #63, (on I 84) go S. onto 2nd. Take a right on Oak. In approx. 1/2 mile make a L on 13th. Proceed up hill and turn L on May. Turn R on 5th, 2nd block up 1012 5th is on R side of street.

Cloisonne Enamel Jewelry

Enameling is an ancient process taking powdered glass and firing in a kiln fusing the enamels to metal. I hand cut copper and silver shapes firing several layers of color to create depth and strength to the pieces. Some pieces are sanded to give a matte look.

Like Kathryn on Facebook at:

https://www.facebook.com/Kathryn-Watne-Enamels/

Check out Kathryn's Etsy at:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/kwatneenamels

Studio Available Year-Round:

1220 18th St. Hood River, OR 97031

from exit 63 go south onto 2nd st and drive west on Oak St turning left on 13th. At the top of the hill turn right on May St. Just past the swimming pool turn left onto 18th, my house is the first one on the right just past the county yard. Studio is in the back yard. Street parking on 18th

Surface Pattern Design

I tell stories through surface pattern design, produced as fabric or wallpaper. I create designs that belong within themed collections. Past collections have included tropical bird watching, critters that come alive at night, and collective nouns. I also revisit a past body of work, my small paintings of animals, and have designed many kid-friendly fabric collections around these that include the dream of each animal. My work is bright, colorful, and graphic. My process centers on story telling, as I like each theme of work to have a backstory, a tale that can be told. From there, it’s a lot of research, trial, error, discovery, and (mostly) tons of fun.

Visit Kristi's website at:

www.kheckart.com

Follow Kristi's Instagram at:

https://www.instagram.com/heckinstagram/

kristi@kheckart.com

541-490-0929

Studio Open Year-Round By Appointment:

1513 Taylor Ave, Hood River, OR 97031

From I-84, Exit 62. Turn south onto W. Cascade, follow 1.2 miles then turn right onto 13th Street. Follow up the hill, just past Jackson Park. Take a right on Taylor Ave. House is on left.

Photography

I photograph natural subjects, looking for poetry at the heart of things. Working outdoors and also in the studio, I gather imagery of wild and cultivated beauty.

Here visitors can find earthy photographs and photographic transfers in a variety of sizes, be inspired by the photographic process, and enter during this year’s tour to win a unique piece of art.

Visit Leah's website at:

www.theartofwelcome.com

Follow Leah Hedberg on Facebook at:

https://www.facebook.com/leahhedbergartist/

Studio Open Year-Round By Appointment:

2923 Eliot Drive, Hood River, OR 97031

I-84, Exit 63, south on 2nd. Take a right on Oak St., then left on 13th Street. Turn left at second signal onto Eliot. Studio is at the end of road, right side, white farmhouse.

Fiber Art, Mixed Media

I continue to be a free spirit quilter living in the northern valley of Mt. Hood in Parkdale, OR. I create art quilts in my studio year -round. I have a variety of genres including quilts with a Northwest vibe, others with ocean life, and some with abstract movement. This year I am working on smaller pieces and wall hangings that will illuminate your indoor spaces with bright colors and original creations.

www.lindareichenbachartquilts.com

Studio Open-Year Round By Appointment:

5840 Hwy 35.

Take exit 64 and go south on Highway 35 approximately 11.6 miles. House is on the right. Watch for signs.

Water-based Dye on Cotton

I have been a professional quilter and dye artist for more than 20 years. I use Procion MX dye for my work—the same kind of dye that is used for vibrant tie-dye tee shirts. It is extremely color-fast and washing machine safe. You can trust it. Crisp & Tart is a cottage industry. I mix my own water-based dyes, then paint and process in my home studio. I can be found in there most evenings.

Visit Lynn's website at:

http://www.crispandtart.com/

Like Crisp and Tart on Facebook at:

https://www.facebook.com/Crisp-Tart/

Follow Crisp and Tart Pinterest at:

https://www.pinterest.com/crisp-and-tart

Studio Open Year-Round By Appointment:

3740 Rocky Ridge Court. Hood River, OR 97031

Take 1-84 to exit 62. Turn south onto West Cascade. Turn south on Rand Rd. Turn right on May Street. Turn left on 30th Street and go to corner of 30th and Talon. Workshop is on the right, through the charming fence.

Watercolor and Acrylics

My approach to water media is both traditional and innovative. Some of my paintings exemplify a realistic approach, while other pieces may be more abstracted, and the color choices contemporary and intuitive. The constant denominator in all of my work is pure, saturated color. Studio open year-round by appointment.

Visit Mary's website at:

www.maryrollins.com

Like Mary Rollins Art on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/mary.rollinsart/

Follow Mary Rollins Art on Instagram at:

https://www.instagram.com/maryrollinsart/

Follow Mary Rollins Art on Pinterest at:

https://www.pinterest.com/MaryRollinsArt/

Studio Open Year-Round By Appointment:

640 Brentwood Drive E., The Dalles, OR 97058

Exit #87 (Dufur/Bend exit). Turn right and proceed to Hwy 197. Turn left on Hwy 197, then turn left onto Columbia View Drive. Turn right on Brentwood Drive. Go 1 & 1/2 blocks. Cream-colored house is on the left side of the street.

Ceramics

Clean lines and delicious color are signature to my work. I collect rocks and other found items, using them as forms for unique, organic vessels. Multiple layers of pigment build rich texture and a tactile finish that begs to be touched. I enjoy many styles and eras but most drawn to the simple functionality for which the mid-century Scandinavian designers became well recognized. I lean toward striking color combinations, stylized botanicals and a bit of free-form pencil scribbling. Studio open year-round by appointment.

Visit Melanie's website at:

eggware.com

Ph. 541-386-5740

Studio Open Year-Round By Appointment:

585 Rocky Rd.  Hood River, OR 97031

From I-84 take exit 62. Turn south onto West Cascade. Turn right at Rand Rd (Taco Bell) and continue up hill to stop sign. Turn right onto May St and continue approximately 1/2 mile, turn left onto Rocky Rd. House sits on left at top of rise, charcoal w/ white trim, fenced yard. Please enter through red gate.

Acrylics, Watercolor

I work with acrylic on canvas and YUPO paper and sometimes collage other materials onto the canvas for texture. My work ranges from realism to abstract. I love experimenting with new ideas and methods and sharing them with others.

Studio Open Year-Round By Appointment:

361 Ponderosa PL Mosier, OR 97040

From I-84, take exit 69. Turn right on Washington St and bear left onto 3rd. Turn right on Huskey and in a half mile take another right on Ponderosa PL. Studio is in cul-de-sac at end of road.

Oil Paintings

Most of my process happens in my head before I ever pick up a brush or knife to put oils to canvas. An idea percolates for a while, and I have mentally painted the scene before it emerges onto canvas. I make a quick sketch directly on the canvas, and then start painting. I paint all sorts of ways—beginning with the center of interest, contrasting lights and darks, starting at the horizon line, and often simply start at the top and work down. I’ve made most of the decisions during percolation, so it works for me. My work is representational, impressionistic and abstract. It sits firmly on the fence. I love the commonplace, the familiar. The mountain peak may awe me, but the roll of the land is what moves me.

Visit Rachel's Website at:

www.rachelharveyart.com

Follow Rachel's Instagram at:

www.instagram.com/rachelharveyart/

Studio Open Year-Round By Appointment: 

5414 KLM Drive, Mt. Hood, OR 97041

I-84 to Exit 64, south on Hwy 35 for 11 miles, right on KLM Drive, left into first driveway. Studio building is located behind the house.

Chigirie Torn Paper

If you were to sum up this Artist you would say I am “Passionate about paper.” The lovely textures and rich colors speak to me as I tear and shape them to reveal images that delight my soul. I bring my own unique style and subject matter to the Japanese art form Chigiri-e. This technique involves tearing little pieces of handmade Thai and Japanese papers and bringing them together to create beautiful images. This year my art endeavors dive into the figurative, an exploration of people and their relationship with the world. You will be delighted by these torn paper pieces reveling in the deep reflections and action oriented fun of the people of Gorge. There will be a limited preview to my upcoming Solo Show at the Columbia Center for the Arts in August 2018 “Paper People.” While I create many things, I have a deep spiritual connection to animals and they are my most popular subject matter. I feel their eyes reveal the character of their souls and I create to breathe life into my art. Please come enjoy my comfortable climate controlled, lovely working studio. Weather permitting, this year I will also have two different level of lovely new patio outdoor viewing areas. You are going to love it! I will be demonstrating live throughout the weekend.

Visit Robin's website at:

http://www.robinpanzer.com

Like Robin Panzer Art Studio on Facebook at:

https://www.facebook.com/RobinPanzerArt/

Follow Robin Panzer Art on Twitter at:

https://twitter.com/robinpanzerart

Contact Robin at:

robinpanzerart@gmail.com

541-645-0832

Studio Open Year-Round By Appointment:

1521 Lincoln St. Hood River, OR 97031

FROM I-84 (East or West) Take exit 63 toward Hood River/City Center. Turn left onto N 2nd St. Turn right (West) onto Cascade Ave. Turn right (North) onto 10th St., 10th St curves slightly left and becomes Lincoln St. Follow Lincoln St. West past 13th. My Studio is on the South (Left) Side of the street.

From: Exit 62 Exit and Follow Cascade Ave. going East. Turn Left (North) on 20th St. Turn Right (East) on to Wasco. Turn Right (South) on 18th. At the top of the short hill the street will curve around and become Lincoln St. My studio is on the South side, a 3-story Cedar Residential Home with attached studio.

Mixed Media

My family has a tradition of collecting. I collect masks, toys, figures and recycled wood. The cleaning, arranging and making of objects are a process that gives me a feeling of spiritual wholeness. I wrote poetry in undergraduate school and the arrangement of letters and symbols holds a special fascination for me. Hearts, toys, figures and heads have been recurring subjects in my object making. Sailing and figure skating have been passions in my life and paper collage and oil stick drawings reflect my mannerisms from those sports in the works on paper. A great amount of inspiration for me comes from childhood memories of children’s books.

Visit Rodney's website at: 

www.rodneycstuart.com

Contact Rodney at:

rstuart1945@yahoo.com

Phone:  541-399-7451

Studio Open Year-Round By Appointment:

2860 Hazel Ave, Hood River, OR

First exit for Hood River, past Wal-Mart,first Right on Rand road, right on May St, right on 30th and right on Hazel Ave, last house on left with blue trim.

Watercolor

My love of rich colors and bold compositions has earned me Signature Membership in NWS, NWWS, and WFWS and inclusion in national competitions.

Visit Sally's website at:

www.sallybillsbailey.com

To order either book, call or email Sally.
503-819-2670
Email Sally

Studio open April through October by appointment:

Take exit 64 souoth on HWY 35. Drive 12 miles to the community of Mt Hood. Just past the Mt Hood Town Hall, turn left on Cunningham Dr. Last house on right.

Oils / Carbon pencil / Gouache / Inks

My process is influenced by my classical training in an Atelier as a Portrait Painter. I begin paintings directly, working wet into wet rarely with underpainting but from sketches which often are developed into paintings or finished work of their own. The subtle color changes in the Klickitat and Columbia Hills' rock formations of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area offer an opportunity daily for me to paint the views and rock formations from my studio.

Visit Suzanne's website at:

SuzanneKrolBoller.com

Studio Open-Year Round by Appointment

1416 W. 10th St. The Dalles, OR 97058

From I 84 E., exit 83. Turn left onto West 6th street. At stop light turn right on Weber Street. Turn left on West 10th and the studio will be the first driveway on the right just past Blakey way. It is setback from the road.

Fused Glass/Polymer Clay Jewelry & Ring Dishes

My glass work is done in a kiln by fusing more than one piece of glass into one piece, working that piece with grinders and sanders then putting it back in the kiln for a final polish. The Polymer Clay also must be heated to cure the final product. But its form is already created when it comes from the oven. It is so exciting to see what is created from such humble materials.

Visit Stephanie's website at:

https://desert-fire-studio.zibbet.com/

Studio space shared with Charlene Fort.

Studio Open Year-Round By Appointment in The Dalles.

Studio for Open Tour Show Dates at: 1228 Tucker Road, Hood River, OR 97031

Take I-84 to exit 62, Turn South onto Cascade(right turn from Portland, left turn from The Dalles.)Go 1.2 miles , turn right on 13th St. Go .7 miles and merge to 12th Street. Continue .4 miles. At the 2nd light, 12th becomes Tucker Road., Go .8 miles to the 2nd large curving turn. Take a right on Bradley Dr. and then a left into the first driveway which is circular.

Oil on Birch Panels

Combining roots in abstract expressionism with a deep appreciation of the spectacular landscapes here in the Gorge, my work is trending toward emotive landscape. Skies, buttes, and seasons are often recognizable, but it’s always really about the paint. Simple aspects like gesture, opacity or transparency, hue, and so on all become variables in a complex but hard to define calculus.

First and foremost, I enjoy paint as a material. I move oil paint around on gessoed birch panels with scrapers, sticks, and my hands, laying down layers, then removing and reshaping. There is a nice mix of spontaneity and planning, sort of a controlled chaos. The strength and resistance of the birch panels allow a robust, aggressive approach.

The finished pieces are combinations of 18” x 24” birch panels. The 4-panel pieces are, for example, 36” x 48".

Visit Ted's website at:

tedolsonpaintings.com

Ted Olson Paintings
503-481-6444

tedo@olson-design.org

Studio open year-round by appointment- call today to set a date for a studio visit! 

1189 Panorama Point, White Salmon, WA 98672

From downtown White Salmon, drive west on Jewett to just before the turn north toward Trout Lake. Panorama Point will be on your left. Follow it down past the cul-de-sac to 1189. Park in the driveway or on the street.

Metal Jewelry and Metal Wall Pieces

I am a native Oregonian, recently moved to Hood River from Portland. Married for 38 years, and have four children. My major life change with emergency open heart surgery in 2004 truly changed me. After the surgery I found my creative side,and I have been creating my metal work ever since then I love finding objects that stir the creativity in my head and allows me to create a new piece. I also teach metal jewelry class in my studio , and I love helping my students find their creative side ! I have participated in many juried art shows in Oregon. My work is currently being represented in the Columbia Center for the Arts here in Hood River.

Studio Open Year-Round By Appointment:

1708 B St. Hood River, OR. 97031

Exit 62 in Hood River, stay on Cascade, turn right onto 13th Ave. , take a right on B St. Head west to 1708 B St. On the right.

Oil Paintings/Pit-Fired Ceramics/Author Publications

At an early age Yvonne built a log cabin in the Oregon Mountains and began her career as a painter. Strapping on a portable French easel she back packs into remote valleys and climbs up rocky mountain sides, often with a cat or small dog as a companion. Working on location during full moon nights and in blustery afternoon storms, her paintings capture and reflect the emotion of the moment. All location paintings are done ala’prima and photographs are never used. Yvonne’s studio work allows for different expressions in a range of media from surrealistic oil paintings to fine ceramic porcelain bowls. Her interactive out-door sculptures are sited in private and public collections.

Visit Yvonne's website at:

www.yvonnepepinwakefield.com

(Ph.) 541-980-1288

wakefieldyvonne@yahoo.com

Studio Open Year-Round By Appointment:

165 Blue Heron Court, The Dalles, OR

On I-84 East take Exit 87, turn north. Proceed on Hwy 197, take left at McDonald's and Water's Edge. Go strait on NE Lone Pine Blvd. until it turns into Blue Heron Court. The studio is light gray with dark red trim.