High Desert Gallery of Central Oregon

Gouache on Handmade Paper -- Two new paintings by Grace Bishko

 

Cornstalks by Grace Bishko
Gouache on Handmade Paper, 19 ¾ x 15 inches

Do you think I like to make repetitive dots, lines and circles, etc. on paper?  I LOVE to do that!  It’s so completely peaceful and satisfying.  Also, painting on handmade paper is an exquisite experience.  The paper, being thin and full of fibers, becomes a bit sculptured by the paint, and takes on a life of it’s own.

These physical happenings actually help me create a strange and beautiful image, regardless of the subject, because the paper is “alive”.

The “Cornstalks” is an abstraction of a real environment – cornstalks, earth, sky, wolf, black birds.  Turning the ancient African mask image on its side makes it into something else, doesn’t it.  However, we don’t really have to know what it’s doing there. The color, the shapes, the patterns – they add to the mystery of the Cornstalks, and that’s my goal.

Old Friends by Grace Bishko
Gouache on Handmade Paper, 19 x 191/2 inches

This painting, “Old Friends”, is still another image belonging to a long series of my paintings that are based on The Ancient Trilogy – Man, Wolf and Raven.

Again, I’m carried away by the delight of working on handmade paper that responds physically to my brush.  Still another ancient African mask divides the painting into land and sky, and the flock of birds belongs to early spring.  The complex earth is wet with black.

Grace Bishko -- March 30, 2008

"Cornstocks" and "Old Friends" are Original Paintings by Grace Bishko.  For additional information about Grace, her work and the gallery please visit: www.highdesertgallery.com or call 541-388-8964 / 866-549-6250.  High Desert Gallery & Custom Framing – An award winning fine art and custom framing gallery with retail locations in Central Oregon including Redmond, Sisters and Bend Oregon (opening December 2008) specializing in Central Oregon Artists and Stellar Custom Framing.  High Desert Gallery's online sales gallery and work by Grace Bishko can be found at www.highdesertgallery.biz.

Original artwork by Grace Bishko.  All rights reserved and copyright 2008. Use of image is restricted and prohibited without prior written permission.  High Desert Gallery & Custom Framing of Central Oregon content copyright 2008.  The Art & Soul of Central Oregon™ and Central Oregon Artists & Beyond™ are trademarks of High Desert Gallery & Custom Framing of Central Oregon.  Subscribe to High Desert Gallery's art gallery weblog via Feedburner RSS or our permission based email service.  Don't worry -- We won't spam you or give, rent or sell your email address and you can always unsubscribe. We promise!

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Music In Public Places -- April 6 at High Desert Gallery, Redmond Oregon

2007-2008 MUSIC IN PUBLIC PLACES SERIES CONTINUES WITH CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERTS
SUNDAY APRIL 6, 2008 - 11:00AM & 2:00PM -- HIGH DESERT GALLERY IN REDMOND OREGON

Sunday, April 6, 2008 -- High Desert Gallery in Redmond, 11:00am and 2:00pm. Beethoven Sextet in Eb, Opus 81, French Horn duets and string quartet repertoire to be performed. Musicians are Kelli Kirkman and George Nemeth on French horn, Carol Kirkman and Marion Johnson on violin, Leslie Knight on viola, and Virginia Riggs on cello.

The April 6th concert, hosted by the High Desert Gallery of Redmond, at 453 SW 6th Street is the final Music In Public Places Concert event held this season.  Seating at the gallery is limited and doors open at 10:15am  and 1:15 pm.  Coffee and pastries will be served prior to the concerts.  For more information about MIPP and the Central Oregon Symphony contact the Central Oregon Symphony Association at 317-3941.

About The Central Oregon Symphony:  The Central Oregon Symphony is a community-based orchestra, the success of which is grounded in the tremendous generosity of its members, who volunteer their time and talent for the love of orchestral music. The ensemble was formed in 1967 as a part of the expanding Central Oregon Community College Fine Arts Department.   The first conductor of the COS was Tom Heron, who ... Read More

Image: “Bass,” an oil on canvas by Central Oregon Artist, Grace Bishko. Grace's artwork is  highlighted on the 2007/2008 Central Oregon Symphony program guides.    To inquire on "Bass," please contact High Desert Gallery at 1-866-549-6250 x 2 or visit:  Bass.  Grace is represented by High Desert Gallery and Custom Framing of Central Oregon.

Original artwork by Grace Bishko.  All rights reserved and copyright 2008. Use of image is restricted and prohibited without prior written permission.   

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High Desert Gallery Guide Now Available

The High Desert Art Gallery Guide is hot off the press and available for your online viewing!

If you would like a full color printed copy mailed to you please let us know by calling the gallery at 1-866-549-6250 or visiting:  Email High Desert Gallery.  Make sure to include your contact information and mailing address and we'll get one to you in the mail about mid April.

The guide includes our 2008 events, artist bio's, images and some great information on the gallery and our services.  To view a PDF version of our High Desert Gallery Guide online visit:    Download HDG-2008GalleryGuide-Web.pdf (897.4K)

Looking to keep in touch with High Desert Gallery?  To stay in touch and not miss new events and gallery activities we suggest that you follow us by one of many available means:  Call toll free 866-549-6250 x 3, visit our art gallery events calendar at www.events.highdesertgallery.com or subscribed to the following: Twitter, subscribe to our blog, RSS, or our events calendar.

High Desert Gallery of Central Oregon, The Art & Soul of Central Oregon™ is an award winning fine art gallery with retail locations in Bend (Opening December 2008), Redmond Oregon and Sisters Oregon specializing in Central Oregon Artists & Beyond™ and Stellar Custom Framing.  High Desert Art Gallery's online sales gallery can be found at www.highdesertgallery.biz.

Springtime in the Alvord Desert -- Glen Corbett

Alvord River Springtime, an original oil on masonite has just arrived into the gallery and available for sale.  The artist, Glen Corbett has captured the wildflowers of Southeastern Oregon near the Alvord Desert.  The original painting measures 48” x 24” (image) and is framed in a wonderful contemporary frame with a hand painted double stack moulding.  To obtain more information or to purchase call the gallery at 1-866-549-6250 or visit:  Alvord River Springtime by Glen Corbett.

About Glen Corbett:  Glen, an award winning painter, tapestry weaver and print maker makes Central Oregon her home. She has participated in numerous one woman and group shows in the Northwest and beyond including the Oregon Capital, Maude Kerns Art enter, Honolulu Academy of Art, Ithaca Museum and several Fine Art Galleries on the West Coast. Glen's work is found in private and corporate collections worldwide including AJ Heinz, State of Hawaii, Walsh, Walsh, & Foster, Washington Mutual Savings Bank, Black Butte Ranch, Brooks Resources, Fred Meyer Inc. and many more. "Art captures a very present moment, sometimes evocative of the past or predictive of the future – but at best taps a timeless core/chord." High Desert Gallery & Custom Framing of Central Oregon is honored to represent Glen Corbett exclusively in Central Oregon.

High Desert Gallery & Custom Framing, The Art & Soul of Central Oregon™ is an award winning fine art gallery with retail locations in Bend (Opening December 2008), Redmond and Sisters Oregon specializing in Central Oregon Artists & Beyond™ and Stellar Custom Framing.  High Desert Gallery's online sales gallery can be found at www.highdesertgallery.biz

Original artwork by Glen Corbett.  All rights reserved and copyright 2008. Use of image is restricted and prohibited without prior written permission.  High Desert Gallery & Custom Framing of Central Oregon content copyright 2008.  The Art & Soul of Central Oregon™ and Central Oregon Artists & Beyond™ are trademarks of High Desert Gallery & Custom Framing of Central Oregon.

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Press Release -- Cristina Acosta Represented by High Desert Gallery

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Nationally Known Oregon Artist, Cristina Acosta, Represented by High Desert Gallery & Custom Framing of Central Oregon.

Download PR-HDG-CristinaAcosta-03182008.pdf (123.3K)

Bend, Oregon -- March, 18, 2008:    High Desert Gallery & Custom Framing of Central Oregon is proud to announce the signing of a representation agreement with Nationally known Oregon Artist, Cristina Acosta.   Cristina's original paintings and fine art hand embellished giclee prints are available for sale in High Desert Gallery's Redmond and Sisters Oregon fine art and custom framing galleries.

Cristina's career has included:  A two-year stint as a billboard mural and lettering artist. Five years teaching college art classes. Nine years as an artisan tile designer & production artist for her nationally distributed signature line of ceramic tile during the 1990’s, life long love of the arts and more.

Her artistry is featured in a variety of books and magazines, including her successful art book, Paint Happy! (North Light Books, ©2002,2004).  She illustrated the children’s book, When Woman Became the Sea (Beyond Words Pub., ©1998) and contributed to many other books and periodicals including Artist Magazine, Pure Inspiration, Better Homes and Gardens, House Beautiful, Latina magazine, Latina Style, Good Housekeeping, and Woman’s Day home design publications.

Cristina continually paints and writes from her studio at her home in the rain-shadow of the Cascade Mountains. She creates three distinct series of paintings: Paint Happy series, Hispanic Heritage series (Madonnas) and her oils including her Animal Spirit series. Despite the different styles, her work is typified by her lush use of color, dynamic design and the presence of joy. 

Museums, galleries and collectors nationwide collect and exhibit her work.

Cristina's work is available for sale at High Desert Gallery's Fine Art Gallery in Redmond and Sisters Oregon.  For more information on the artist and to purchase on line visit:  www.highdesertgallery.com or call toll free 1-866-549-6250. High Desert Gallery is honored to exclusively represent Cristina Acosta in Central Oregon.

About High Desert Gallery:  High Desert Gallery & Custom Framing, The Art & Soul of Central Oregon™ is an award winning fine art and custom picture framing gallery with retail locations in Bend, Oregon (Opening December 2008), Redmond and Sisters Oregon specializing in Central Oregon Artists & Beyond™ and Stellar Custom Framing. High Desert Gallery honored in 2005, 2006 and 2007 by Decor Magazine as a “Top 100 Art and Frame Gallery in America” and voted "Best Art Gallery" in Redmond, Oregon (2006 & 2007) and Sisters, Oregon (2005, 2006).  In February 2008, High Desert Gallery was awarded Top Honors in the Professional Picture Framing Association 2007-2008 International Open Framing Competition. For more information please visit: www.highdesertgallery.com or call toll free 1-866-549-6250.  High Desert Gallery & Custom Framing of Central Oregon content copyright 2008. The Art & Soul of Central Oregon™ and Central Oregon Artists & Beyond™ are trademarks of High Desert Gallery & Custom Framing of Central Oregon.

Press Release Contact: T. Dow
High Desert Gallery & Custom Framing of Central Oregon
PO BOX 519 Bend, OR 97709-0519   Phone: 541-388-8964
Web Site: www.highdesertgallery.com

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April Art Events at High Desert Gallery -- Redmond and Sisters Oregon

Three Great High Desert Art Gallery Events -- Save The Date!

Seventh Annual My Own Two Hands Art Stroll
Sisters Oregon:  High Desert Gallery – 281 W Cascade Avenue
Friday, April 11, 2008   4:30 – 7:00pm
Meet and chat with the artists, live music, refreshments and lively conversation!

High Desert Gallery will feature and display donated artwork by Cristina Acosta, Nancy Becker, Paul Alan Bennett, Glen Corbett, Kathy Deggendorfer, Patrick Horsley, Kimry Jelen, Lillian Pitt, and more!

Stop by for a great time and don't forget the other 20 plus locations and sponsors in downtown Sisters! A hoot for sure! A free event.

Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show^TM Poster Preview Party with Paul Alan Bennett
Sisters Oregon:  High Desert Gallery – 281 W Cascade Avenue at Oak
Hosted by High Desert Gallery & The Stitchin' Post.
Saturday, April 19, 2008  2:00 – 6:00pm
Poster Signing, Meet Paul, Hors d'oeuvres, Great Art, New Original Paintings!

Please plan on joining us on Saturday, April 19, 2008 from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm for the Annual Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show ^TM Poster Preview Party with Paul Alan Bennett.  Paul will be in High Desert Art Gallery (Sisters) and available to talk about his new work, the inspiration behind this years poster.  The 2008 Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show^TM poster will be available for sale during the event.  Come and view great art, new originals and fine art prints, meet and chat with Paul while enjoying live music, great food and refreshments.  The event is free and open to the public.  A Hoot For Sure!

Also scheduled the same weekend is the Stitchin' Post Customer Appreciation Event held in Sisters Oregon on April 18-20, 2008.  Stop by High Desert Gallery and the Stitchin' Post for the best of both worlds!

Patrick Horsley, Artist-In-Attendance Reception
Redmond Oregon:  High Desert Gallery – 453 SW 6^th Street at Evergreen
Friday,  April 25, 2008  5:00 – 8:00pm
A “Walk The Art Beat” event.
Meet Nationally known Artist, Patrick Horsley, enjoy refreshments, live music and more!

Join us in downtown Redmond Oregon for “Walk The Art Beat” and an artist reception and exhibition and sale of fine pottery by nationally known Oregon artist Patrick Horsley.  New work will be on display and available for sale.  The event is free and open to the public.  Come and enjoy “Walk The Art Beat,” a Redmond Oregon Community Art Event.

For additional information about the artists and High Desert Art Gallery please visit: www.highdesertgallery.com or call 541-388-8964 and toll free 1-866-549-6250. High Desert Gallery & Custom Framing, The Art & Soul of Central Oregon™ is an award winning fine art gallery with retail locations in Bend (Opening December 2008), Redmond Oregon and Sisters Oregon specializing in Central Oregon Artists & Beyond™ and Stellar Custom Framing. High Desert Gallery's online sales gallery can be found at www.highdesertgallery.biz.

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Blown Glass Fish by Nancy Becker Featured at High Desert Gallery -- Sisters Oregon

Glassblowing is a form of art that requires lengthy training and intense concentration.  Nancy Becker, an accomplished blown glass artist from Central Oregon has paid her dues.  Nancy is an artist living in Central Oregon and working primarily in the medium of glass. She has a wide range of skills and techniques which she uses to communicate her absolute love of the natural world. Color, texture and attention to detail mark her pieces. Her work is shown in galleries and national juried art festivals in the Western United States. She is a Board Member for Art in the Pearl and Art in the High Desert; both national juried art festivals. Her artful designs have won many best of show awards and she is an acclaimed West Coast Glass Artist.

Nancy Becker is the Featured Artist at High Desert Gallery of Central Oregon during March 2008:    Visit our Sisters Oregon gallery to view new work by Nancy including new blown glass fish, wonderful vessels and functional oil lamps.  It's the best selection the gallery has enjoyed in over a year.

The art of glassblowing has a bit of history with the glassblowing technique invented by the Phoenicians sometime around 50 B.C. near the Syro-Palestinian coast.  Over the centuries glassblowing  has evolved from a “trade” and grown into a major art movement that still captures the eye of collectors worldwide.  Nancy has her private  “hot shop” or studio in Central Oregon and is one of a very small group of blown glass artists residing in Central Oregon.  Her studio has three furnaces types with the first, which contains a crucible of molten glass, referred to as "the furnace." The second is called the "Glory Hole", and is used to reheat a piece in between steps of working with it. Nancy's third furnace is called the "lehr" or "annealer", and is used to slowly cool the glass, over a period of a few hours to a few days.  All three furnaces are important  but the lehr is critical as it keeps the glass from cracking due to thermal stress.

During the 1960 and beyond glassblowing blossomed into a worldwide movement, producing such flamboyant and prolific artists as Dale Chihuly (among others).  In the early 1970's Dale Chihuly began the Pilchuck Glass School and the school continues to be a source for and inspiration of the current American Studio Glass movement.

High Desert Gallery & Custom Framing of Central Oregon is honored to represent Nancy Becker exclusively in Central Oregon.  For more information, to inquire or purchase work by Nancy Becker please call High Desert Gallery (1-866-549-6250 x 3) or visit:  Nancy Becker.

High Desert Gallery of Central Oregon, The Art & Soul of Central Oregon™ is an award winning fine art gallery with retail locations in Bend (Opening December 2008), Redmond Oregon and Sisters Oregon specializing in Central Oregon Artists & Beyond™ and Stellar Custom Framing.  High Desert Art Gallery's online sales gallery can be found at www.highdesertgallery.biz.

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Good Things Come Home -- "Winter Night On The John Day," comes home to High Desert Gallery

Good things come home!  After nearly 2 months away from home, “Winter Night on the John Day” arrived home and now hangs at High Desert Gallery in Sisters Oregon.  In a previous post we commented on Myrna's trip to the International Professional Picture Framers Association (PPFA) convention and how surprised she was when she took First Place in the Open Framing Competition with her custom picture framing entry ... “Winter Night Time on the John Day,” a painting by Paul Alan Bennett.

Jim Cornelius, Editor for the Nugget News recently met with Myrna and wrote a wonderful article on the PPFA competition process and the recent award.  You can download a PDF of the article "High Desert Gallery owner Earns Framing Prize" (Download HighDesertGallery-Frame-Award-NuggetNews-02272008.pdf (112.3K)) or you can visit the Nugget News article directly at:  Nugget News. Typically the news media does a great job of factually reporting stories about High Desert Gallery and the Central Oregon artists we represent.  In the case of Jim's article he did an excellent job and especially the final quote from Myrna:  “I didn't expect first place at all,” she said.  “When they called it out, I must admit I didn't contain myself very well.”

Good things come home ... especially things that you work really hard at.  Myrna has spent years perfecting her craft and trade as an art gallery director, graphic artist and professional picture framer.  It is rewarding to be honored by her peers for a “good job.”  Myrna ... It's OK if you didn't contain yourself. Enthusiasm in the picture framing industry is very welcome and overdue! A special “'thank you' to the numerous clients and friends that have called to congratulate Myrna.

If you want to read more about Myrna, the award and Paul Alan Bennett visit the official press release at: Myrna Dow receives top honors at the PPFA 2008 International Framing Open Competition.

For more information, to inquire or purchase “Winter Night On The John Day,” an original gouache on paper by Paul Alan Bennett please call High Desert Gallery (1-866-549-6250 x 3) or visit:  Paul Alan Bennett.

Good things come home ... Here is a chance to own and take home “Winter Night On The John Day,” along with a bit of High Desert Gallery history.

High Desert Gallery & Custom Framing, The Art & Soul of Central Oregon™ is an award winning fine art gallery with retail locations in Bend Oregon (Opening December 2008), Redmond Oregon and Sisters Oregon specializing in Central Oregon Artists & Beyond™ and Stellar Custom Framing. High Desert Art Gallery's online sales gallery can be found at www.highdesertgallery.biz.

Photo credit:  Ian Wagreich Courtesy of PPFA

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Jacob Norris Reception at the Sparrow Bakery - Bend Oregon

Jacob Norris has a wonderful exhibition of new (real) art hanging at the Sparrow Bakery in Bend Oregon.  We ran into Jake about two years ago and have attended several of his wonderful and lively receptions/openings.    A young and emerging Central Oregon artist, Jake is free with his style, loose with his brush but somehow pulls it all together to create wonderful small to medium size original oils on board.  “Love Street” (right image) captures Jake's home, with all its color and life.  Visit the Sparrow Bakery this Saturday, March 8 from 6-9pm for a reception.  Please take the time to chat with Jake as he will leave an impression that will linger and touch your soul.  Enjoy!  Jake's visual blog can be found at:  Jake's Love Movement

Click on Jacob's Show Invite for larger view  -- Invite created by Omar.

The Sparrow Bakery is located in a wonderful renovated building located at 50 Scott Street a short drive or bike ride from downtown Bend.  The Bakery serves the most impressive baked goods, including hand-rolled croissants, organic banana bread, European pastries, Ocean Rolls and their Almond Croissants are to die for.  They serve Stumptown Coffee so the combination of great art mixed with their core business of great food and coffee is perfect.  They serve more than pastries so try them for lunch or breakfast.  Check their door for new hours as I don't think the website hours are correct.  The Bulletin has an older review of the business – Visit:  The Bend Bulletin.  Micah and Whitney do a great job -- If you haven't already done so -- visit the bakery.  You won't regret it and you will go back!

Enjoy the show & cheers!

Todd

Original artwork by Artist(s).  All rights reserved and copyright 2008. Use of image is restricted and prohibited without prior written permission.