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…
by JEFF SPRY Cascade A&E Feature Writer Entering the home studio of acclaimed local artist Lawrence Stoller is like discovering Aladdin’s magical Cave of Wonders, with glittering gemstones and shining crystal sculptures enticing the eye at every turn. For nearly 30 years, this Central Oregon lapidary wizard has been shaping and polishing these illuminating treasures…
by RENEE PATRICK Cascade A&E Editor A casual glance at one of Irene Hardwicke Olivieri’s paintings is almost impossible. Her works are a feast of details which often approach raw or painful experiences with a delicate beauty a reverence for the natural world. The nationally-known artist is one of Central Oregon’s best kept secrets. Olivieri’s…
by RENEE PATRICK Cascade A&E Editor Artist Dorothy Freudenberg has immersed herself in the unlimited possibilities of digital art. A collector of textures, colors moments captured on camera, Freudenberg combines her external observations with an internal vision to create new realities that radiate with color. With a foundation in black white photography, Freudenberg first discovered…
by RENEE PATRICK Cascade A&E Editor Drawing from mythology, art history ancient cultures, Paula Bullwinkel creates visual narratives as her personal form of self expression. As an artist with a background in fashion photography, Bullwinkel is an expert at “staged storytelling” aims to give the viewer just enough information to create their own narratives. The…
By BILLYE TURNER for Cascade AE Joanne Donaca’s memories involve her art. A native Oregonian, her third grade Ontario, Oregon teacher had her draw a three foot Santa Claus face on the black board for the holidays. The Ontario High School art teacher praised her innate artistic talent yet she found class instruction in color…
by RENEE PATRICK Cascade A&E Editor The versatility of artist Kim Jones has been recognized by the Deschutes Children’s Foundation as she has been chosen as the 2011 Signature Artist for the 19th annual Art Wine Auction. Her painting, Rejuvenation, will be the centerpiece of the event. Jacob Fain, event development coordinator for the Foundation…
by RENEE PATRICK Cascade A&E Editor Cindy Briggs brings a lifetime of artistic influence to her work. She has created a career surrounding her passion in which travel creates the framework for much of her art. Briggs grew up surrounded by a family of artists in her home state of Colorado, the creative environment has…
by RENEE PATRICK Cascade A&E Editor You may recognize Ken Knish’s name from the label of your Bend Brewing Company’s Cherry Balitc bottle or from his various appearances in the local arts industry. Regardless, Knish has a style reminiscent of an old 1950’s photograph, a style that has captured the attention of many in Central…
