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Mother of 2 using art as therapy to heal from our worlds trauma and help people see the strength of a mother

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I live in the Portland Metro area. I have a home studio, but I also always carry a sketchbook and art tools with me when I travel. I spend a lot of time on the Oregon Coast and love to paint landscapes and travel scenes when I am away from home.
I primarily work in mixed media using collage elements as the base adding layers of acrylic paint. I enjoy seeing the painting take shape, sometimes going a different direction than I imagined. I often use found objects, recycled paper, and natural elements like leaves. I enjoy the challenge of taking something discarded and giving it new life.

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Marco has been an artist for as long as he can remember with an emphasis on sketchy pieces that show a bit of the process in the finished work. He is the illustrator of four childrens’s books and has filled countless sketchbooks with drawings of people, places, animals, and imaginary characters. An absolute love of animals and the natural world is the driving force behind the subject matter of most of his works He paints in a combination of ink, watercolor, oil and acrylic and takes commissions in the afore mentioned mediums

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Welcome to the vibrant world of Nadia Shaik (Nakia Shade), a professional multimedia writer, artist, and storyteller.

As a Semi-Finalist for America’s Next Great Author (2022) and the writer behind Climate Keepers: Agents of Project Zero (2022) with Dark Horse Comics, Nadia brings a distinctive voice to every project. Her work blends the rich influences of South Asian and African Diaspora cultures with speculative fiction and folktales, creating immersive narratives that captivate and inspire.

Nadia’s artwork features a unique mix of origami paper, washi tape, acrylic markers, and intricate paper-cutting techniques. Her pieces evoke both nostalgia and curiosity, celebrating diverse characters with richly detailed representations of Black and Brown identities.

The artwork on display is from Song of Wata: Volume 1, an adult speculative folk-fiction novel that exemplifies Nadia’s passion for storytelling through stunning visuals and meaningful narratives.

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I grew up a child of well-known artist parents in Trinidad California, a small town known for its rain, fog, and coastal scenery. I spent most of my time outside at the beach, rivers, and in the woods which created a strong connection to nature. I studied drawing, painting, collage and ceramics; graduating from Humboldt State University with a bachelor’s degree in art. I treasure nature and animals, which have been incorporated into most of my pieces.
The Pacific Northwest and Mojave Desert provide a natural beauty that continues to inspire the development of my work. In my studio I can call on past and current experiences, visions and illustrations to create these unique impressions of the natural world. My physical journeys are reflected in my designs and I am intrigued to follow this path and see where it takes my art. I keep exploring the outdoors to develop this vision of the natural world as I see it.

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Up and coming costume designer, Austin has been designing for 8 years. And now at the age of 15 he has started his own business of designing and creating doll gowns.

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Born and raised in Oregon, surrounded by beautiful scenery, lush plants and a love for color, nothing can put a smile on my face like a bouquet of flowers. I love the vibrancy, the smell, and the warmth it brings to a home. I love how we give flowers for any occasion; forgiveness, celebration, sorrow, and of course love. Flowers are the keys to many hearts, and I hope to unlock some through my paintings!

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I make whimsical and unique Bees and other animals out of wool.

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I am always interested in trying new techniques in photography and my collection of work reflects that. Areas of particular interest to me are liquids, including splash photography, floral patterns created by repetition, composites, macro, nature, portraits and landscapes.

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I am a multi-potentialite with a curiosity for all that is creative, colorful and artistic. I have a technical background having spent 8+ years in the Information Technology industry which helps me further my artistic skills in the ever advancing digital age as well. I delve in different mediums of art ranging from oils, acrylic, water, pastels both oil and soft, wood, silver and digital painting. I also have an education in 3D lighting and surfacing and enjoy it as much as my additional career as a professional photographer. I live with my family which includes my husband, and 2 boys in Portland, OR.

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Native Oregonian who has lived in Washington Co. most of my life. I am a mixed media painter and a printmaker. My inspiration is OREGON, and the natural beauty that is here. I love texture, color and exploring different techniques in my painting.

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Patti received extensive training in high school and studied at Indiana University. Patti has spent years developing her style and medium of expression. A silk painter using the French Serti technique, she paints white silk with procien dyes. Patti also works with Washi paper from Japan, a technique called Iris Folding. She is influenced by Japanese culture and nature. Patti does demonstrations and workshops in both silk painting and Iris Folding. Patti was Secretary for Washington County Open Studios and also, held a nonexecutive position as Broad Member. Patti was Vice President at Village Gallery of Arts.

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Suchitra is a Certified Zentangle teacher originally from India, currently residing in Portland, USA. After her graduation in Computer science and Engineering she worked in the IT industry for over 10+ years with HP and Motorola. She then took a career break when her son was born and relocated to Malaysia a couple of years later.She rediscovered her childhood passion of art and drawing during the covid lockdown days and decided to learn a few Indian folk art forms online. This led to the discovery of the zentangle art form and she found it to be very beneficial in aiding relaxation and reducing anxiety during the difficult pandemic times. So she decided to become a zentangle teacher and spread the benefits of the zentangle methodology . She loves to teach Zentangle/Zentangle inspired art to adults and kids. She also conducts various workshops based on Indian folk arts.

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After painting for 30+ years, I’ve gone back to my first interest in art, ceramics. I especially enjoy ceramic sculpture of figures and animals. It always surprises me, and brings me joy.

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I come from an artistic family. My father is a well known artist in southern India, and encouraged me to develop my artistic skills from a young age. I moved to Portland in 1997 and Portland has become my home away from home. I was focused on raising a family, but I am now dedicating my time to paint once again. I enjoy the scenic beauty of Oregon where I often capture photographs to paint. I have experience painting in watercolors, acrylic and oil, but now mainly I work on watercolor and acrylic. My paintings are often inspired by the beauty of nature and my Indian culture. Aside from painting, I often use my creative skills to decorate for local cultural events.

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Artist Lee Smith combines abstract, primitive, expressionist, and gritty contemporary art in her work. “My style is greatly influenced by years spent in CGI production and an unapologetic love for the daily comics,” says Lee. As a keen observer, she finds her inspiration in the social aspects of life. In her long professional career, Lee has worked as a newspaper layout artist, a visual merchandising specialist, a freelance graphic artist, a technical illustrator, and an art director. Lee retired from the corporate world ten years ago to concentrate on her art career. “Although I studied art in college, I prefer to describe myself as ‘self-taught.’ Years of irreplaceable hands-on experience have provided an extensive and invaluable continuing education in the arts,” says Lee.

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Andy is a lifelong Oregonian who appreciates travel, sports, nature and a good golden hour. He also has the best Lux cousins of anyone!

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I have always
Loved drawing and painting. I started seriously painting in 2012. I have been in art shows an
And galleries. I paint the beauty of creation.

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Artist Statement:

I see the world through the eyes of an intuitive seeker, expressing deep and varied themes of spirit and its powerful energies.

I delight in exploration of a wide variety of mediums and frequently mix media. I work in acrylic, collage, alcohol ink. Painterly collage is an intuitive process which involves assembling and repurposing a variety of materials.

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Gordon Campbell Artist Statement & Bio

My mosaic art differs from most because I use linoleum and vinyl floorcovering as my medium. Since my pieces mostly consist of discontinued samples & discarded materials, I must create my images using a limited range of color on my “palette”. That is a challenge I enjoy, putting these materials to a new and creative use.
It becomes art and a form of recycling, rather than landfill!

I graduated from the University of Denver with a degree in the Building Industry and spent my adult working life as a homebuilding contractor and later as a kitchen designer. I have had classes in oil & acrylic painting, architectural and mechanical drawing, but my mosaics are the result of self-teaching. I have been creating mosaics for over 15 years.

My art has been displayed at the following galleries and shows: Lake Oswego Festival of Arts and Flowers; Oregon Society of Artists Gallery-Portland; Valley Art Gallery-Forest Grove; Village Arts-Cedar Mill; Beaverton Art Mix; Sequoia Galley-Hillsboro; Turner Creek Boutique -Hillsboro; Beaverton City Hall; Hillsboro-various City facilities; Intel JF3&5, HF2-Hillsboro; Anne Ami Vineyards-Carlton; Brookwood Library-Hillsboro; Primary Elements Gallery-Cannon Beach; Reser Center for the Arts-Beaverton; Grey Raven Gallery-Beaverton; Celebration of Creativity-Beaverton

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Hello just your friendly neighborhood artist trying to make it by in the world ♥️

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I love to have fun. Make art. Play with color. I also love to make things with wood + wax + paper.

From carving a relief woodblock, pulling a print on the press to applying layers of molten beeswax, I find joy in bringing disparate elements together to create unique, colorful compositions to brighten people’s days and environments.

My work is very process-oriented – that first mark of the brush or pen opens a flood gate of other ideas that pour out onto the canvas. I let my inner psyche speak to me about what it wants to say, creating varied pieces of color, texture, and line. Always colorful, always graphic, they are the best “language” I have with which to speak to the world.

My studio is located in Portland, Oregon in my backyard. I can walk out among my flowers and weird garden art and them immerse in making just a few steps from my home. It’s pretty awesome and I am so grateful.

I have a Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art and Theater Arts from the University of Oregon (1998). I have been a professional working artist since 2000 and have exhibited and sold my work nationally. I have had my work professionally published in both books, magazines, and instructional videos.

I am currently represented by Grey Raven Gallery (Beaverton, OR).

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Astrophotography and Landscape

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