by JEFF SPRY Cascade A&E Feature Writer Born on the Fourth of July brings with it a certain patriotic promise of future greatness in bold hues and harmonies. For ex-pro athlete and artist Todd Marinovich, that primrose path has been punctuated by the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat. Now baptized in the…
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The Illustrated Life of Taylor Rose is Infused With Childlike Wonder
by RENEE PATRICK Cascade A&E Editor It all starts with a story. An epic snowboarding season on Mt. Bachelor turns into Snow Monkeys, a tale of a girl and her dog turns into The Collectors and a favorite Christmas movie and memories of being bundled up and unable to move turns into Randy. Each…
The Fractal Nature of Brush Strokes – Sheila Dunn Explores the Integration & Disintegration of Self
by RENEE PATRICK Cascade A&E Editor Colorado native Sheila Dunn grew up as an inquisitive dreamer; a childhood spent dancing and reading helped nurture the rich creative passion that began to emerge on canvas years later. Her work is heavy with color and exploration into the deeper realms of self, a combination resulting in gorgeous…
Terry Gloeckler Explores the Human Experience
by RENEE PATRICK Cascade A&E Editor A story unfolds. As layers of paint and line build and transform a blank canvas, the narrative takes shape. What transforms the assemblage of mixed media: gauche, acrylic, pencil, charcoal and ink is what makes Terry Gloeckler’s work sing: emotional, mental and physical exploration of an idea, feeling, surface…
Brenda Reid Irwin Explores Through Eco-Art & Acrylics
by RENEE PATRICK Cascade A&E Editor Painter and photographer Brenda Reid Irwin may be a newer name in the Bend art world, but her use of color and diverse style can be found all around town. Showing in as many as five locations at a time, the multi-talented artist has always loved art and the…
The Spirited Life of Suzi Bradley Sheward
by RENEE PATRICK Cascade A&E Editor Local artist Suzi Bradley Sheward’s western style, sense of humor and vibrant use of color has created a unique niche for her artwork. Not only is she a three-time Sisters Rodeo poster artist, Sheward’s creative inspiration is based largely in the Central Oregon landscape and lifestyle. {jcomments on} …
Brad Goldpaint, a Dreamer of Rare Caliber
by Jeff Spry, Cascade A&E Feature Writer Just ask anyone swept up in his mesmerizing western nightscapes. The Bend artist’s striking astrophotography evokes a potent primal response upon first viewing, something usually reserved for framed masterpieces gracing the hallowed halls of great museums. Within Two Worlds from Goldpaint Photography on Vimeo. Goldpaint’s work is…
Where the Body Meets Paint – The Self Expression of Willow Durant
“Art totally saved my life, I was in a very dark place, and have done a lot of work with art. I also love being on the giving end because I have done so much work on myself with art and body art, it is easy for me to be present for others during that…
Matthew Bade Taps into the Wholeness of the Moment
by RENEE PATRICK Cascade A&E Editor Matthew Bade enjoys playing with the boundaries of awareness. Of expression and introspection, of the space between self and the collective unconscious, and in doing so creates narratives in paint, drum beats, yoga and thought. A student of the American Academy of Art in Chicago and the University of…
A Full Circle for Dawn Emerson
Signature Artist Brings Focus Back to Children by RENEE PATRICK Cascade A&E Editor Pastel artist Dawn Emerson has been chosen as the Deschutes Children’s Foundation’s (DCF) 2012 Signiture Artist for the second time. As the first artist for the Art and Wine Auction in 2000, the Foundation knew Emerson would capture the spirt of childhood…