In the Gallery During September

(Both exhibits showing September 1st-30th)
Opening Night, First Friday September 1st
5-8pm

Music by Alonzo Garbonzo

Lobby for Local Art (EntryWay)

Bold Shapes, Bold Colors
by Sally Bills Bailey

Living at the base of Mt. Hood for over 25 years, Sally Bills Bailey has long been known in the Gorge and nationally for her paintings which reflect her love of mountains, snow, trees, and wilderness. Winters spent in the Southwest offer new challenges of warm colors, and dynamic rugged landscapes.

She is known for her vivid paintings with BOLD SHAPES AND BOLD COLORS in both watercolor and acrylic on canvas. Sally achieves these bold colors by using lots of pigment and not much water. She constantly composes paintings in her mind – noting the light, shapes and colors she sees — to be used later in her paintings. Sally enjoys creating both abstract and realistic artwork. The Gorge and Mt. Hood remain one of her favorite subjects: No two paintings are ever the same.

Sally has received numerous national awards for her work as a Signature member of the National Watercolor Society (NWS), the Northwest Watercolor Society, and the Watercolor Society of Oregon.

Her paintings are currently exhibited at the Portland Museum Rental/Sales Gallery and in Hood River, Oregon. You are invited to visit Sally at her home studio to see a complete collection of works.

www.sallybillsbailey.com
Facebook: @mthoodsallyb
mthoodsally@gmail.com

In the Main Gallery

New Works by Karen Watson

Artist Statement

I am a pastel artist living and painting in Hood River, Oregon for the last 20 plus years. My inspiration for my work is derived from my experiences and travels throughout the US and Baja, Mexico.

My contemporary images are created with a variety of soft pastels on toned sandpaper. I use a loose and playful, and very painterly, application of pastel strokes and color, creating fresh and energetic works. Both realistic and abstract.

In addition to participating in fine art fairs throughout the country and gallery representation, I teach pastel classes and get a kick out of sharing what I have learned and am always thrilled to work with others who have a passion for pastels.