The 6 x 6 Wild Art Project

Each year, the Audubon Society of Portland sponsors a Wild Arts Festival. Artists create and donate 6x6 inch canvases with a bird theme to benefit local wildlife.

The 2011 Wild Arts Festival is November 19th & 20th at Montgomery Park. It's a wonderful opportunity to see nature-themed work by Northwest and nationally known artists and writers.

Several Portland Art Collective members are apart of the show this year. Look for their artwork at the festival. Each 6 x 6 sells for $40. Last year, 150 artists participated. It's a fun event.

Tory Brokenshire


Jan Harris


Paula McNamee

Suzie Wolfer

Sue Girard
Sandy Keating
and Dayna Collins

Don't Miss Stephanie Brockway's Show

Don't Miss Stephanie Brockway's Show

Don't miss Stephanie Brockway's Circus Puppet Theater- Curiosities in Wood at the Guardino Gallery now through May 22nd.
She hand carved these puppets, named them and created stories for each character. She's published all in a book. It's a wonderful exhibit of her artwork.

Coming Soon! April 28TH

Here is a sneak peek of my Show Card. I'll have Eight puppets in a grand theater, built form Salvaged Wood. And many other old Circus fun surprises.

Here is a work in progress, "Scarlett" she'll be suspended in the front window of the gallery, she's an acrobatic and can sit in many poses.

She measures 58 inches long. You can read more about her Here, on my blog.

This is Dolly, she'll be in the puppet theater. I have 23 pieces I'll be introducing in the coming weeks, stay tuned. More to follow.

Polka Dotted Scarves

Many of the artists in the Portland Art Collective are thinking ahead to our annual art show and sale Dec 3 & 4. We are busy creating all sorts of things large and small. For me making many different items keeps the creative juices flowing and I get to play with all my toys. This past week was the sewing machine and yummy fabrics and fibers.

I wrote a polka dotted story on how the scarf started for me, if you would like to read it skip over to my blog by clicking HERE.

These scarves are made from a variety of materials including antique sari ribbons and imported batiks, each one is unique in color,length and width.

Just three more months to create, a fun three months!

Heart Art

I have two pieces of heart art on display in Portland this month. Both are collaborations with my art friend, Destree. The first, Into the Abyss, is part of the Duets show at the 100th Monkey Studio.

The second piece, Dark Heart, is part of the 5th Annual Portland Love Show. Stop by either of these shows and take a peek.

Hearts at the Guardino Gallery

Three of our Portland Art Collective members are showing their work at the Guardino Gallery in Portland. "The Heart of the Matter" Show features fabric hearts by Robin Olsen and whimsical wood sculptures by Stephanie Brockway. It's a perfect place to celebrate Valentine's Day and purchase a heart for a loved one.

In the Main Gallery, Gaelyn Lakin shows her fabulous mixed media sculptures. Her dolls demonstrate her attention to detail with creative interpretation in her use of fiber and recycled materials.
Both shows run through February 23rd.