(Peripheral by Oscar White) Oscar White, an oil painter fresh on the local scene who focuses on wild and rugged Western iconography, began his journey as a creative of a different medium. Instead of pursuing painting and drawing like many young artists, Oscar began as a creative writer who discovered what artistic expression could mean…
(Raging Through Winter, pastel, oil by Lori Orlando) “My art journey began with a fascination with textiles. I designed and created art quilts and knitted garments which inspired my interest in learning other mediums beginning with two-dimensional art. My love for colored pencils, pastels and oil evolved from my passion for color and how it…
The Alexander 1125 NE Watt Way 458-256-6854 • thealexanderbend.com High Desert Art League member Michelle Lindblom is the featured artist at The Alexander for the months of December and January. Michelle is a printmaker and painter living along the Deschutes River in Bend. Her process mirrors her approach to life by working through a series…
(Photo courtesy of Scalehouse Collaborative for the Arts) Join Scalehouse for a conversation with Jess Nickel. Tickets are free but reservations are required as seats are limited. Donations are welcomed. Now in its fifth season, Scalehouse Voices is a series of talks with local and visiting artists and scholars, exploring ideas and techniques, practice and process,…
The Rotary Club of Bend is honored to announce the winners of its annual Traxler and the Del Morris Scholarships for the 2022 year. The awards are named for Ernie Traxler and Del Morris, two past-members of the Rotary Club of Bend who shared a passion for music. The Traxler Scholarship is awarded to local…
((L) Golden Eagle Family (R) Barn Owl Family | Art by Vivian Olsen) “When I’m painting, I’m feeling happy,” Vivian Olsen says, “and I hope my artwork mirrors my emotions and projects those feelings to others. Barn Owl Mom and her babes, and a frolicking painting of Magpies At Play are watercolor paintings that portray…
(Graphic courtesy of High Desert Museum) Cozy Up at Winter Nights Be it a date night or family outing, the Museum offers you a festive night out “after hours” with Winter Nights! Every Thursday in December, the Museum will stay open until 7:30pm for you to explore new exhibits and activities for all. December 1…
(Photography by Nancy Floyd) Walking Through the Desert with My Eyes Closed Featuring Nancy Floyd On View through December 31, 2022 I initially traveled to Death Valley National Park in California each year as a way to explore a beautiful, often inhospitable landscape. However, after a few years of annual sojourns to the desert, it…
The Sunday after Thanksgiving, November 27, is designated as Artists Sunday, a day to support local artists, creators and performers. More than 4,500 professional artists and almost 600 nonprofit art organizations, municipalities and commercial businesses collaborate to offer one-of-a-kind shopping with original works of art, crafts and experiences. This nationwide event champions local artists and…
(Painting by Rebecca Baldwin) Rebecca Baldwin takes vacations in places that lend themselves to the landscape painting she is known for. This fall that was biking the Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes in Idaho, a 73-mile long paved trail (a former railroad route) that passes through forests and marshlands and skirts Lake Coeur d’Alene and…
