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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Oil Painting of Tree Swallow and bird house
Coming up: International Print Day in May, first Saturday in May. Plenty of activities are being planned for Forest Grove at Valley Art, Green Heron Book Arts, Gann Bros Historic Forest Grove Train Station, and Artingales. All activities are free and open to everyone.
May 1st 4-7pm Cut and paste collage Mothers's Day cards bring a family photo or recipe cards to incorporate into the artwork. Free all supplies provided, ages 10 and up.
Friends of Historic Forest Grove 1936 19th ave.
Hosted by Cherie Savoie Tintary
Valley Art welcomes Lynne Beck, Anne Wellington, and Janel Pahl with an opening reception on March 9 from 2-4 p.m. There will be refreshments and lots of beautiful art to see.
The gallery, at 2022 Main St., hosts bi-monthly receptions, focusing on Oregon artists who practice a variety of art techniques. These receptions are free to everyone.
Cherie Savoie Tintary of Kitschy Collagist has a show up at Vex Bar 1937 Pacific Ave in Forest Grove
Coming soon, the 97116 Art Scene Zine listing local art happenings in Forest Grove and by past 97116 Art Show participants. FREE and published 5 times per year. Find it at Gann Bros. Printing and other downtown locations in Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, & Oct.




