Author: Yelena Shabrova
Annual Color Show: Green – KAA
From last Saturday: reception at the Keizer Art Association for the “Annual Color Show: Green” show.
Delicate Beginnings IV – Accidentally Discovered and Finally Finished
A few years ago, I created a series of foal drawings for the Art for the Heart Gala at The Arts Center in Corvallis. One piece didn’t make it because I didn’t have enough time to meet the deadline, and since then I completely forgot about it.
Last year, as I was packing and sorting everything for the move to the new place, it briefly reminded about itself, but so much was happening at once that only now I finally had time to finish it. Just in time for the upcoming “Annual Color Show: Green” show at the Keizer Art Association!
This little foal is looking for a loving home. The rest of the series has been sold, but reproductions are available:
Spring Fling Art Festival 2024 update
I’m at the Spring Fling Art Festival today and tomorrow, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Come to the Pioneer Community Center in Oregon City to see some great art and talk to our talented artists!
Spring Fling Art Festival 2024
The Spring Fling Art Festival is back for a forth year and will be held on May 4 and 5, from 10 am till 4 pm, at the Pioneer Community Center located at 615 5th Street, Oregon City, OR 97045 (map).
Stop by to see local art and crafts and talk to artists who create it all!
I will bring new originals and reproductions, new art jewelry and small giftable items for you to enjoy.
Damascus Open Studios 2024
Eight artists in the Damascus, OR area will be opening their studios to the public during the 3rd weekend in May. Three of them are new to the event! At each studio stop you will meet talented artists, get to talk to them about their process, see how they create their pieces, and will have an opportunity to buy their art.
22 artists participate in this event with fine jewelry, ceramics, glass, wood, mixed media, fiber, and more.
Visit all the studios to be eligible to enter a drawing for a $100 gift certificate that you can use with any participating artist. Pick up a postcard from the first stop you make (or bring one with you if you have one) and get a stamp from each studio. Turn it in with your name and email address at the last stop, and you’ll be entered to win!
More information is available at the Damascus Open Studios website, with frequent updates on Facebook and Instagram.
CPSA DC 201 32nd Annual Colored Pencil Art Exhibition
I’m a little late, but CPSA District Chapter 201 (Portland)‘s annual exhibit opens tomorrow at the Keiser Art Association gallery located at the Keizer Cultural Center, 980 Chemawa Rd NE, Keizer, OR. I have a winter landscape with mountain ridges in this show along with many wonderful drawings by fellow Chapter members.
CPSA DC 201 32nd Annual Colored Pencil Art Exhibition runs through May 1, 2024.
The reception and awards ceremony will be tomorrow, Saturday, April 6, from 2 p.m. till 4 p.m. Come to see amazing color pencil art, meet the artists who created it, and take a part in the exciting raffle that benefits the Chapter!
Gallery Hours:
Tuesdays: 3 to 7PM.
Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays: 1 to 5PM
Saturdays: 11AM to 3PM
“The Mountains Stand Silent” will be a part of the annual exhibit organized by CPSA DC 201 31st Annual Colored Pencil Art Exhibition.
Updated April 6, 2024
Excited to announce that “The Mountains Stand Silent” won the 3rd place. Many thanks to the juror, Gary L. Michael!
Reception for the OSA Members & Rental Sales Gallery Show Yesterday
From the reception for the OSA Members & Rental Sales Gallery Show yesterday. My raccoon got adorable neighbors at the coziest corner of the gallery. It was such a pleasure to talk to other artists, volunteers, and art enthusiasts!
The show runs March 7-29, 2024 at the OSA Gallery, 2185 S.W. Park Place, Portland, Oregon 97205.
“Explorer” will be in the OSA Members & Rental Sales Gallery Show this March
I will have a drawing in the OSA Members & Rental Sales Gallery Show. This exhibition looking to present a cross-section of the artists and creative individuals that make up two of the region’s most established institutions.
The show runs March 7-29, 2024 at the OSA Gallery, 2185 S.W. Park Place, Portland, Oregon 97205.
Online Viewing is March 8 – May 3, 2024.
The opening reception of the OSA Members & Rental Sales Gallery Show will be on March 7, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Gathering I, II, and III sold at the Red Trillium Gallery
Came to the gallery today and replaced the sold piece. In about 2 hours, the wall was relieved of three other pieces 🙂
Thank you, Joel, and thank you, Red Trillium Gallery!
They were the last pieces of a bigger series, and other drawings were all adopted separately, which is great too, but it’s extra special to see at least a part going to the same place together.
Reception for the 8×8 Art for the Heart Gallery (with a Twist)
The twist this year is that artwork did not have to be 8″ x 8″ or even square. 100 artists, 150 artworks, the Corrine Woodman Gallery full of little wonders. I love this kind of shows for all the different styles and subjects gracing the same square surfaces, but breaking free from the traditional squares made the this show look even more interesting. The reception yesterday marked the official beginning of the Art for the Heart fundraiser. More info here:
More info on the fundraiser >>
See the available art and place your bids >>
“Conversation” for 8×8 Gallery with a Twist at The Arts Center in Corvallis
My 8″ x 8″ piece, “Conversation”, is a part of this year’s Art for the Heart Gala at The Arts Center in Corvallis. The opening reception is on Thursday, September 28, 2023, 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. There are 150 small artworks to choose from. All sales benefit The Arts Center that does a lot of good work for the community.
All artwork will go on sale after the reception through the Art for the Heart 2023 Catalog. Preview price is $75. You can get the event or free online catalog tickets to purchase your favorite artworks at 8 p.m. on September 28 (following the reception). For those pieces that do not find their collector during the preview period, the art will be for sale at the Gala for $40 starting October 7.
Sunrise Tree for Twitter Art Exhibit 2023
Sent my 7″ x 5″ contribution off to Canada today. It is colored pencil and black ink on mixed media paper. It will benefit Urban Native Youth Association. UNYA has a philanthropic goal of $6 million to build the Native Youth Centre. Every contribution they receive will help them create a community of caring in support of Indigenous youth.
If you are in Vancouver, BC, or close enough to make a trip, here are the dates for the live TAE show at The Pipe Shop:
Opening Reception: June 24, 1-8 pm PDT
Exhibition Continues: June 25, 11 am-6 pm PDT
Please head to TAE’s RSVP page if you plan to attend either day.
Online Sale will be held Jun 26 – Jul 24, 2023, at https://www.twitterartexhibit.org/.
And no, I am not a sunrise person, so my knowledge of that time of the day is mostly theoretical. I was planning a sunset, but the drawing had its own idea, and I went with that. Arguments usually do not lead to a good result.
This year’s beneficiary of the Twitter Art Exhibit is Urban Native Youth Association.
We strive to empower Indigenous youth to make positive changes in their lives by offering a wide range of services, resources, and opportunities.
In everything we do here at UNYA, we take into account an understanding of trauma, aim to accept youth without judgment, and respect youth as experts in their own lives.
Spring Fling Art Festival 2023 at the Pioneer Community Center
This year, the Spring Fling Art Festival will be Saturday, May 6th, and Sunday, May 7th, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. both days. Come to the Pioneer Community Center, 615 5th St, Oregon City, OR 97045 to see a diverse collection of art and fie crafts and perhaps pick a gift or two for the upcoming Mother’s Day!
I will have new originals and reproductions at multiple price points and new art jewelry as well!
CPSA DC 201 31st Annual Colored Pencil Art Exhibition
I’m pretty excited to have “Russian Ridge View” and “Outburst” accepted into the annual exhibit organized by CPSA DC 201 31st Annual Colored Pencil Art Exhibition.
If you in the area or close to it, come to see this show. I dropped my art yesterday, and the pieces I saw as they were being hung or waiting for their perfect spots were wonderful. More were still expected. Happy to be included in this show.
Show dates
31st Annual CPSA DC 201 Colored Pencil Art Exhibition opens March 30, 2023 through May 2, 2023.
Artists Reception and Awards Ceremony will be held on Saturday, March 1st, 2-4 p.m. The annual raffle to benefit the chapter will be held in the classroom with raffle tickets $1 each or 6 for $5.
The Judge for the show is James F. King.
Show Location and Hours
The show will be held at the Keizer Cultural Center, 980 Chemawa Rd NE, Keizer, OR 97303 (map). The Keizer Art Association gallery is located on the second floor. An elevator is available on the back of the building.
Phone: (503) 390-3010
Websites: https://keizerheritagefoundation.org/ and https://www.keizerarts.com/
Gallery Hours:
Tuesdays: 3 to 7PM.
Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays: 1 to 5PM
Saturdays: 11AM to 3PM
Closed Sundays and Mondays
Photos from the Reception
Damascus Open Studios 2022
Visit artists’ studios in and around Damascus on May 20, 21 & 22, from 10 am till 5 pm each day!
Once again, I will be a guest artist at Brenda Scott‘s Muddy Fish Studio with another guest artist being Cheri Bosserman of Jewelry Art 4 U. Brenda makes wonderful wood-fired pottery, and Cheri creates unique jewelry with gemstones and silver.
Brenda’s studio is #1. See the map with all 6 open studios on the Damascus Open Studios website or on Google Maps.
Visit all six studios to win a $100 gift certificate to be used to purchase art from any of this year’s participating artists. You can see all artists and their creations at damascusopenstudios.com.
See you there!
30th Annual CPSA DC 201 Colored Pencil Art Exhibition
I’m very excited to be a part of the annual exhibit organized by my District Chapter 201 of Colored Pencil Society of America. The show will be held June 3 – July 16, 2022, at the Benton County Historical Society in Philomath, Oregon.
Show dates
30th Annual CPSA DC 201 Colored Pencil Art Exhibition opens June 3 and runs through July 16.
Artists Reception and Awards Ceremony will be held on Saturday, June 4, 1-3 p.m. Masks are encouraged but not required. Refreshments will not be provided; however, you may bring your own snacks and beverage. A raffle will be held; raffle tickets will be $1 each or 6 for $5.
Show Location and Hours
Benton County Historical Society Philomath Museum, 1101 Main Street, Philomath, Oregon
Phone: 541-929-6230
Website: www.bentoncountymuseum.org
Gallery hours: Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (Closed Sunday through Tuesday)
The building has a wheelchair accessible ramp available at NE corner of building near the bicycle rack.
Spring Fling Art Festival 2022 at Oregon City Golf Club
My first time at this show, should be pretty good! There will be over 20 artists, all members of Three Rivers Artist Guild, with arts and crafts for every taste.
Spring Fling will be Friday, May 6th, from 12 – 5 p.m. and Saturday, May 7th, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Oregon City Golf Club (20124 S Beavercreek Rd, Oregon City, OR 97045)
Updated May 6th, 2022
Updated May 9th, 2022
The Perfect Piece – Gallery & Gifts – soft opening
So happy that I made time to visit the Perfect Piece – Gallery & Gifts for their soft opening today. Beautiful space, such a nice variety of art, and everything is laid out just beautifully. Glad to be in this gallery, glad another local gallery became a reality!
The Stress-Free Way to Hang Art
Why does hanging art make many of us so nervous? If you follow a few simple rules, it’s easy.
“The big thing to get over is the intimidation factor. It’s not rocket science.”
~ David Kassel, the owner of ILevel, a professional art installation company in New York
Art installers and advisers recently shared a few of their secrets.
Got Juried into Beaverton Arts Mix! 2021
Piecing It All Together I ~ mixed media, 12″ x 12″ 
Explorer ~ mixed media on canvas panel, 8″ x 10″ 
Piecing It All Together II ~ mixed media, 12″ x 12″
These three have been juried into the 2021 BAM! Art Show & Sale. COVID struck again, and the show is going to be virtual at https://www.beavertonoregon.gov/1269/Beaverton-Arts-Mix-Art-Show-Sale. The BAM! Art Show & Sale will be live for a little over 2 weeks, October 1-17.
There was real hope to do it live before Delta, but oh well! It’s still going to be pretty good, and I look forward to see new art by artists I already know and those whom I haven’t discovered yet.
“Improbable Dreams of a Tree” sold at Red Trillium Gallery
My art was just hung at the Red Trillium Gallery in Troutdale for the first time. Today I had my first sale – “Improbable Dreams of a Tree” found a new happy home. Thank you, Red Trillium Gallery!
“Running Free” sold
“Running Free” found a new home yesterday, and today I handed it over to a lovely person who bought it for their dear friend, an owner of 5 horses one of which is a mustang that she’s tamed herself.