Kimry Jelen -- Bounty of Blue

Previously we announced our Fall "Bounty" event at High Desert Gallery in Sisters Oregon with the fine art exhibition and sale as part of “Celebrate National Art and Framing Month.” The Fall “Bounty” show opens on October 1 and runs through October 31, 2008 with an Open House Reception on October 11 & 12th from 10am to 6pm. Several guest artists have joined in on the fun and have contributed one or more original paintings as part of the group “Bounty” show. We hope you can stop by the gallery in October and especially during Sisters' Fall Harvest Fair on the weekend of October 11th and 12th.

Kimry Jelen, a Sisters area treasure, is not only an artist but also an accomplished trainer and expert in the field of Dressage. She balances her time between riding, training, painting and living the good life in Central Oregon. This past August, KC Cowan and the film crew from Oregon Public Broadcasting / Oregon Art Beat (see widget in left nav) filmed Kimry. Here is just a glimpse of what will be shown this fall.

When KC Cowan and the Oregon Art Beat crew came to my studio, I had everyone paint on top of one of my started paintings. It was a super fun exercise, we all laughed a ton. KC did something she had always wanted to do, "big yellow drips!" Although not much is left of what they painted besides the colors they chose (a lady's face with long flowing hair, a horse's dark bold head, a lush yellow tail), there are still some drips which make up this horse's amazing long flowing mane. The drips are red now from my over painting, even though they are the only physical remnants of their masterful artistry - their souls are in there communicating the compassion these folks have for the arts. Thank you to them for their bountiful support of the arts with their wonderful OPB Oregon Art Beat. What a great show. -- Kimry Jelen, October 2008. -- "Communication / Bounty of Blue," 18" x 48", acrylic on canvas, 2008

About High Desert Gallery's Fall "Bounty" Show:

What: “Bounty” -- Original art work by High Desert Gallery and Special Guest Artists

When: October 1 through October 31. Gallery Open House Reception, Saturday October 11 and Sunday, October 12 from 10am – 6pm. Refreshments, treats, great art of "Bounty," music and more!

Where: High Desert Gallery & Custom Framing, 281 W Cascade Avenue, Downtown Sisters, Oregon

Cost: Free and open to the public

More information: 541-388-8964 / 866-549-6250 and www.highdesertgallery.com

As part of “Celebrate National Art and Framing Month” at High Desert Gallery we are encouraging area folks and visitors to participate in our Just One Can Food Drive held in October at both our art galleries. Just One Can is all we ask. For more information on the can food drive please visit: www.justonecan.com

About Kimry Jelen: In a moment of clarity, Kimry Jelen left the corporate world and her life as a fashion designer to train and paint horses. The accolades she received from companies like Nike, Royal Robbins and O'Neill pale in comparison to the joy she receives from interpreting her love of these magnificent creatures. Her contemporary style flows freely, from abstract to representational, and demonstrates an intimate understanding of her subjects. Each painting seems to be a celebration of her new life of balance and purpose. While still considered an emerging artist, Kimry's astonishing volume of work has found its way into exhibitions and corporate and private collections throughout the West.

In the Spring of 2007, Kimry went even deeper into her vision of equine art by training and studying in the classic arenas of Portugal and Spain. Today she continues to work as a professional horse trainer and painter in Central Oregon.

High Desert Gallery & Custom Framing of Central Oregon is honored to exclusively represent Kimry Jelen 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 Spring 2009), 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 Framing Gallery in America" and voted "Best Art Gallery" in Redmond, Oregon (2006, 2007 & 2008) and Sisters, Oregon (2005, 2006, & 2008). 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. 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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