High Desert Gallery of Central Oregon

June 2009 Events at High Desert Gallery and High Desert Frameworks!

High Desert Gallery of Central Oregon offers you the very best in the Fine Art Gallery experience, and this June, we're hosting Artist Exhibitions and Fine Art Framing at four exciting locations.

Art Exhibition and Sale: Jenelle Lynn Kathan at High Desert Frameworks! in Bend, Oregon.

High Desert Frameworks! in downtown Bend, Oregon, is pleased to announce an artist feature for Oregon glass artist, Jenelle Lynn Kathan. Jenelle specializes in functional and decorative custom designs that enhance any home or office. Presently, her expertise and style border on discovery and humility. By understanding the technical complexities of glass, she is informing a natural curiosity of how glass reacts under varied stages of heat. Her original fused glass designs in tile, platters and other whimsical works will be displayed for sale from June 5 through June 28. Join us for an opening reception at the First Friday Gallery Walk on Friday, June 5 from 5-9pm. Enjoy great art, refreshments and more. The event is free and open to the public. For more information on the event, Jenelle and the Custom Framing and fine craft gallery please call 1-866-549-6250 or visit: www.highdesertgallery.com.

When: Opening Friday, June 5 5-9pm. Exhibition through June 28.

Gallery Hours: Monday-Friday 10am to 5:30pm, Saturday 10am to 2pm. Closed Sunday.

Where: High Desert Frameworks!, 431 NW Franklin Avenue Bend Oregon 97701

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West of West Group Show: High Desert Gallery in Sisters, Oregon

High Desert Gallery in Sisters, Oregon, is hosting West of West, A Celebration of Ranch Life at High Desert Gallery from May 30 through June 28, 2009. This Fine Art Group Exhibition and Sale features work by Central Oregon Artists including, Cristina Acosta, Kathy Deggendorfer, Kimry Jelen, Grace Bishko, Paul Alan Bennett, Glen Corbet, J Chester (Skip) Armstrong, Trisha Hassler, Jerry Werner, Cary Weigand, Sue Smith and Jean Wells.  Join us for an Artist Reception on Saturday, May 30, 2009 from 4 – 7 PM. Meet and talk with the artists, listen to the inspirations behind their work, enjoy refreshments, and the live music.  A Hoot For Sure! West of West, A Celebration of Ranch Life is in collaboration with Sisters Art Works, Ranch Life and Rodeo Show, a day long celebration and special exhibition of the Western lifestyle and living history.

When: Artist Reception Saturday, May 30, 2009 4-7PM. Exhibit through June 28, 2009Gallery

Gallery Hours (Spring): Open Friday through Monday 10am to 6pm, Tuesday through Thursday 10amto 2:30pm. Summer Hours starting June 14, 2009 Open Daily 10am to 6pm.

Where: High Desert Gallery – 281 W Cascade Avenue at Oak Street, Sisters Oregon 97759

For more information please visit www.highdesertgallery.com, 541-388-8964 / 866-549-6250

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Stellar Custom Framing Exhibition: High Desert Gallery, Redmond, Oregon

Think outside the Frame! Yes, we want to help you stretch your creative muscles. Find out what else you can do with stellar custom framing besides a white mat and black frame. Come in to High Desert Gallery of Central Oregon, in Redmond, to see our Framing Exhibition, including the new spring and summer lines of frame mouldings from the great artisans: Roma, Larson Juhl, as well as other top of the line manufacturers. We have thousands of moulding samples to choose from. Visit with a member of our experienced design team for a free framing consultation. Let us tempt you with a $50 savings coupon on any custom framing order of $250 or more, valid through the month of June. Plus, there's no appointment needed. Just remember to bring your art.

When: The month of June, 2009

Gallery Hours: 11 AM – 5 PM, Tuesday through Saturday (Special hours in June and during downtown Redmond's remodel)

Where: High Desert Gallery, 453 SW 6th Street, Redmond, Oregon 97756

For more information, please visit www.highdesertgallery.com, 541-388-8964 / 866-549-6250

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Miss Dotty Travels to Suttle lake Lodge! -- Art Exhibition

High Desert Gallery & Custom Framing of Central Oregon in cooperation with The Lodge at Suttle Lake is pleased to announce a special exhibition of the very collectible “Miss Dotty & Yello” collaboration from regionally acclaimed Oregon Artists, Kathy Deggendorfer and Tonye Belinda Phillips. The “Miss Dotty” series will be exhibited in the Boardroom through June 28, 2009 and is free and open to the public.

What: “Miss Dotty & Yello” - Artist Collaboration Exhibition

When: April 11, 2009 through June 28, 2009 - Open Daily

Where: The Lodge At Suttle Lake – Boardroom

Hosted by: The Lodge at Suttle Lake
13300 Highway 20, Sisters, OR 97759
Open Daily
Phone: 541-595-2628
www.thelodgeatsuttlelake.com

Sponsored by: High Desert Gallery
281 W Cascade Avenue at Oak
Sisters, Oregon 97759
541-388-8964 / 866-549-6250

About the Miss Dotty & Yello Collaboration: Each Fine Art Giclee print is signed and numbered by Kathy Deggendorfer and a wonderful reproduction of the original watercolor. Each quilted work by Tonye is signed and the two works of art are professionally framed by High Desert Gallery & Custom Framing of Central Oregon. The Miss Dotty Series has five works in sets with each set limited to 25 prints/quilts. After the Series sells out there will be no more sets produced of the same images. Not only is the collaboration a wonderful addition to any home or office but it is also limited and potentially collectible. The Miss Dotty Series is available exclusively in Central Oregon from High Desert Gallery of Central Oregon

For more information or to order please call 866-549-6250 or visit: “Miss Dotty & Yello” Collaboration by Kathy Deggendorfer and Tonye Belinda Phillips.

About High Desert Frameworks!: High Desert Frameworks! the custom framing gallery for High Desert Gallery is an award winning custom picture framing and fine craft gallery located at 431 NW Franklin Avenue at Lava in downtown Bend, Oregon . High Desert Gallery has retail locations in Bend, Oregon (Opening Summer 2009), Redmond and Sisters Oregon. The gallery specializes 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). International Framing Awards earned by High Desert Gallery include First Place and Top Honors in the Professional Picture Framing Association (PPFA) 2007-2008 International Open Framing Competition and Third Place in the Professional Picture Framing Association 2008-2009 International Print Framing Competition.

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 three High Desert Gallery retail locations in Bend, Oregon (Open Summer 2009), Redmond and Sisters Oregon and High Desert Frameworks! located at 431 NW Franklin Avenue at Lava in downtown Bend, Oregon. The gallery specializes 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). International Framing Awards earned by High Desert Gallery include First Place and Top Honors in the Professional Picture Framing Association (PPFA) 2007-2008 International Open Framing Competition and Third Place in the Professional Picture Framing Association 2008-2009 International Print Framing Competition. For more information please visit: www.highdesertgallery.com or call toll free 1-866-549-6250. Follow us on Friend Feed -- track and follow all our activities in one easy location! Visit: High Desert Gallery Friend Feed. The Art & Soul of Central Oregon™ and Central Oregon Artists & Beyond™ are trademarks of High Desert Gallery & Custom Framing of Central Oregon.

About The Lodge at Suttle Lake: Nestled in a glacial valley in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains, and surrounded by towering pines, Suttle Lake has long been a refuge for its visitors. Suttle Lake is an oasis in the pines for those seeking activity and those seeking solitude. The Lodge at Suttle Lake offers all the elements: dramatic views, well-appointed accommodations, spectacular meeting and event space, impeccable cuisine, service and thoughtful attention to every detail. The Lodge at Suttle Lake’s distinctive guest quarters will offer you the utmost in elegant lodging, inviting you to enjoy a gracious and luxurious lifestyle while taking pleasure in our rustic mountain charm. Guests can choose from three Historic Cabins, five Waterfront Cabins, six Rustic Cabins, and eleven Lodge Suites. For more information on The Lodge at Suttle Lake, accommodations or reservations at the Boathouse Restaurant please call, (541) 595-2628 or visit: The Lodge at Suttle Lake.

Upcoming Events at High Desert Gallery - May 2009

Upcoming May Events at High Desert Gallery - Redmond Oregon

High Desert Gallery Construction Bucks Sale

While Downtown Redmond is receiving a much-needed facelift, High Desert Gallery - Redmond is helping you save on our award winning framing with our Construction Bucks Sale.

During May receive $50 off your custom framing order of $250 or more. Plus, we're offering Daily Twitter Specials to all of our tweeple. Each day, High Desert Gallery will announce a special on Twitter good for that day.

Want to know how to save even more $'s?  Purchase Redmond's Construction Bucks* at the Redmond City Hall for an additional 30% savings.  You pay $140 for $200 of Construction Bucks!  A $60 savings plus our $50 coupon for a grand total of $110 in savings!   Remember you can use Construction Bucks just like cash at High Desert Gallery in Redmond Oregon.   Want the great deal?  Then visit:  www.constructionbucks.com for more information.

Not one of High Desert Gallery's tweeple yet? Just sign in here, or check out our new Construction Bucks website daily to see what piece of artwork or other goodie is offered at remarkable savings. For more information, visit www.constructionbucks.com.

High Desert Gallery
453 SW 6th Street
Redmond, Oregon 97756
541-388-8964 / 866-549-6250
Open Daily: Tuesday - Saturday 11am to 5pm, (Special Construction Hours)
www.highdesertgallery.com

* Please note:  You can not use Redmond's Construction Bucks at High Desert Gallery in Sisters Oregon or online.  You must present them and make your purchase at our Redmond Gallery. 

Upcoming May Events at High Desert Gallery - Sisters Oregon

Artist Spotlight: New Work by Grace Bishko

High Desert Gallery - Sisters  will be exhibiting three new pieces by nationally known Bend Artist, Grace Bishko. Working in pen and gouache on handmade paper Grace introduces us to a whimsical look at our fellow inhabitants in this farming and ranching area. “Baa Baa”, “Los Dos Burros” and “Maa Maa” are the perfect compliment for Spring.

Artist Spotlight: Kathy Deggendorfer

During May, High Desert Gallery Sisters will be showing new work by regionally known Sisters Artist Kathy Deggendorfer. And don't miss Kathy Deggendorfer on OPB Oregon Art Beat Show, May 7th. Get an up close look at how this artist works.

Artist Spotlight: Paul Alan Bennett

During May, High Desert Gallery Sisters will be showing new original paintings by nationally known Sisters Oregon Artist Paul Alan Bennett.

Artist Reception:  West of West, A Celebrate Ranch Life at High Desert Gallery  - Sisters Oregon

Group Show Opens May 30 through June 29. Please join us for the Artist Group Reception Saturday, May 30, from 4 – 7pm. The All-Star lineup of High Desert Gallery Artists includes Kristina Acosta, J Chester Armstrong, Paul Alan Bennett, Kathy Deggendorfer, Trisha Hassler, Kimry Jelen, John Simpkins and Jerry Werner  and special guest artists, Sue C Smith and Jean Wells.

High Desert Gallery And Custom Framing
281 W Cascade Avenue at Oak
Sisters, Oregon 97759
541-388-8964 / 866-549-6250
Open Daily: F/S/S/M 10am to 5pm, T/W/H 10am-2:30pm (Spring Hours)
Open Daily:  10am to 6pm Starting June 14, 2009 (Summer Hours)
www.highdesertgallery.com

Artist Feature - Miss Dotty Travels to Suttle lake Lodge! -- Art Exhibition

High Desert Gallery & Custom Framing of Central Oregon in cooperation with The Lodge at Suttle Lake is pleased to announce a special exhibition of the very collectible “Miss Dotty & Yello” collaboration from regionally acclaimed Oregon Artists, Kathy Deggendorfer and Tonye Belinda Phillips. The “Miss Dotty” series will be exhibited in the Boardroom through June 28, 2009 and is free and open to the public.

“Miss Dotty & Yello” - Artist Collaboration Exhibition
When: April 11, 2009 through June 28, 2009 - Open Daily
Where: The Lodge At Suttle Lake – Boardroom
Cost: Free and open to the public

Hosted by: The Lodge at Suttle Lake
13300 Highway 20, Sisters, OR 97759
Open Daily, Phone: 541-595-2628, www.thelodgeatsuttlelake.com

Sponsored by High Desert Gallery in Sisters Oregon.

About High Desert Gallery Artists:    Visit: High Desert Gallery Artists 

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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 three High Desert Gallery retail locations in Bend, Oregon (Open Summer 2009), Redmond and Sisters Oregon and High Desert Frameworks! located at 431 NW Franklin Avenue at Lava in downtown Bend, Oregon. The gallery specializes 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). International Framing Awards earned by High Desert Gallery include First Place and Top Honors in the Professional Picture Framing Association (PPFA) 2007-2008 International Open Framing Competition and Third Place in the Professional Picture Framing Association 2008-2009 International Print Framing Competition. For more information please visit: www.highdesertgallery.com or call toll free 1-866-549-6250. Follow us on Friend Feed -- track and follow all our activities in one easy location! Visit:  High Desert Gallery Friend Feed.  The Art & Soul of Central Oregon™ and Central Oregon Artists & Beyond™ are trademarks of High Desert Gallery & Custom Framing of Central Oregon.

Grace Bishko: I See it more completely

Inside Out -Oils on Canvas - 23.75 x 20.00 inches (Image) by Grace Bishko

This painting is all about color, pattern, and displaced and unexpected placement of some of the images. When I come across something “out of place”, I see it more completely. However, it’s easy to walk right by objects, people, animals, etc. that are where they’ve always been, without seeing them.

Creating the painting, “Inside Out” was a little bit challenging, and a lot of fun. I “threw the dice” so to speak, and took my chances! -- Grace Bishko March 2009

High Desert Gallery is pleased and honored to make available artwork by Nationally Acclaimed Oregon artist, Grace Bishko.

About Grace Bishko: Grace lives in Central Oregon, hikes the trails, and paints her memories of what she has seen. A serious and honest painter, she paints from her heart and of her memories and experiences. Her imagery contains an ever so slight surreal edge to grab and retain the viewer's attention, while at the same time satisfying their deep emotions and enjoyment. High Desert Gallery is truly honored to represent Grace Bishko.

In the 1970's she decided to stop painting directly from "life," and to develop a vocabulary that would allow her to paint through her personal feelings. Through education, and experimentation, her creative endeavors evolved in many stages. The results of this adventure are embedded in the artwork she is involved in today. Now, Grace is honored that her paintings are appreciated and understood across a wide multicultural expanse.

Winning all possible awards at the Cleveland Institute of Art, she went on to receive her Master of Fine Arts degree from Rutgers, The State University, Mason Gross School of the Arts. After receiving her M.F.A. degree, Grace taught life drawing at Rutgers, design at University of the Arts, and lithography at Moore College of Art. Since then, she has focused on her own art, exhibiting yearly in solo and group exhibitions.

High Desert Gallery & Custom Framing of Central Oregon is honored to represent Grace Bishko exclusively 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 (Open Summer 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). International Framing Awards earned by High Desert Gallery include First Place and Top Honors in the Professional Picture Framing Association (PPFA) 2007-2008 International Open Framing Competition and Third Place in the Professional Picture Framing Association 2008-2009 International Print 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.

Original artwork by listed artist(s). All rights reserved and copyright 2009. Use of image is restricted and prohibited without prior written permission.

Grace Bishko -- Ancient trilogy of Man, Wolf, and Raven continues. Opening Friday, September 12 in Redmond Oregon

Several years ago I began a series of paintings based on the ancient trilogy of Man, Wolf, and Raven. The paintings are about the displacement of wildlife, which I demonstrate by placing the members of this trilogy in trees, rooms, and odd places. The image of Man is always portrayed in a red body and blue coyote mask. My reason for this is that human beings can easily change their image, and their concepts, because we have a brain that allows this, unlike animal life.

Green Mountain Encounter has an environment that is squeezed into patterns that make this little world unnatural-indicating their loss of habitat. The topsy-turvey border keeps us feeling a bit out of control. However, the animals are as they will always be. They cannot transform themselves. They are consistently wolf, black bird and raven. For this reason, I omitted human beings in this painting, and declared their presence in the area below the green mountain. The small blackbird riding the wolf has no fear - it can fly away easily. The raven is often a partner in the wolf’s hunting activities - the raven flushes out the pray and the wolf does the rest, as well as saving some of the carrion for the raven. So, their encounter, in my mind, is natural and might even turn into something playful.

Below the green mountain is a black area with white drawings. This little drama portrays the encroaching threat of the wild animals losing their habitat.

Grace Bishko -- September, 2008
Green Mountain Encounter -- Oils on canvas
24x20 inches

Join us for two Artist Receptions with Nationally known Oregon artist and painter, Grace Bishko

High Desert Gallery – Redmond Oregon
Artist in Attendance Reception: Friday, September 12, 2008 5-8PM
High Desert Gallery – 453 SW 6th Street, Downtown Redmond, Oregon 97756
Refreshments, Live Music, Meet Grace
Featuring New Original Paintings and Fine Art Prints

In cooperation with “Walk The Art Beat” A Redmond Community Arts Event.
Free and open to the public.

High Desert Gallery – Sisters Oregon
Artist in Attendance Reception: Saturday, September 20, 2008 4-7PM
High Desert Gallery – 281 W Cascade Avenue, Downtown Sisters, Oregon 97759
Refreshments, Live Music by Jim Cornelius and Friends, Meet Grace
Featuring New Original Paintings and Fine Art Prints
In cooperation with “September in Sisters Art Stroll” and "Taste of Sisters" A Sisters Community Arts Event.
Free and open to the public.

For more information on the events, Grace and the gallery please call 1-866-549-6250 or visit: www.highdesertgallery.com.

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Grace Bishko -- September Artist Receptions in Sisters and Redmond Oregon

High Desert Gallery & Custom Framing of Central Oregon is pleased to announce an additional artist reception for Oregon artist, Grace Bishko. In addition to Grace's Artist in Attendance reception scheduled for Friday, September 12, at High Desert Gallery in Redmond we have added a reception in our Sisters Oregon art gallery. If you can't make the Redmond artist reception please plan on joining us at High Desert Gallery located at 281 W Cascade Avenue in downtown Sisters, Oregon on Saturday, September 20^th . Both gallery sponsored events are free and open to the public.

Join us for two Artist Receptions with Nationally known Oregon artist and painter, Grace Bishko

High Desert Gallery – Redmond Oregon
Artist in Attendance Reception: Friday, September 12, 2008 5-8PM
Artist Feature – September 2-30, 2008
High Desert Gallery – 453 SW 6th Street, Downtown Redmond, Oregon 97756
Refreshments, Live Music, Meet Grace
Featuring New Original Paintings and Fine Art Prints
In cooperation with “Walk The Art Beat” A Redmond Community Arts Event.
Free and open to the public.

High Desert Gallery – Sisters Oregon
Artist in Attendance Reception: Saturday, September 20, 2008 4-7PM
High Desert Gallery – 281 W Cascade Avenue, Downtown Sisters, Oregon 97759
Refreshments, Live Music by Jim Cornelius and Friends, Meet Grace
Featuring New Original Paintings and Fine Art Prints
In cooperation with “September in Sisters Art Stroll” A Sisters Community Arts Event.
Free and open to the public.

For more information on the events, Grace and the gallery please call 1-866-549-6250 or visit: www.highdesertgallery.com.

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 early 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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Press Release: Grace Bishko at High Desert Gallery, September 12, 2008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Grace Bishko at High Desert Gallery, September 12^th

Bend, Oregon – August 4, 2008: High Desert Gallery & Custom Framing of Central Oregon is pleased to announce an artist feature and reception for nationally known Oregon artist, Grace Bishko. An Artist in Attendance reception is scheduled for Friday, September 12, 2008 from 5-8pm at High Desert Gallery's Redmond fine art gallery located at 453 SW 6^th Street in the heart of downtown Redmond, Oregon. Grace's artwork will be displayed through September. The gallery sponsored event is free and open to the public. For more information on the event, Grace and the gallery please call 1-866-549-6250 or visit: www.highdesertgallery.com.

Artist Reception & Feature – Grace Bishko
Nationally Known Oregon Painter
Artist in Attendance Reception: Friday, September 12, 2008 5-8PM
Artist Feature – September 2-30, 2008
High Desert Gallery – 453 SW 6^th Street, Downtown Redmond, Oregon 97756
Refreshments, Live Music, Meet Grace
Featuring New Original Paintings and Fine Art Prints
In cooperation with “Walk The Art Beat” A Redmond Community Arts Event
Free and open to the public.
Gallery Hours: Monday-Saturday 10am to 6pm, Closed Sunday and major holidays.

In preparation of Grace's artist reception and feature, High Desert Gallery asked Grace to share her thoughts on her new work and upcoming exhibition and sale:

Over the past 7 months, I’ve taken an art vacation. That is, to say, I’ve added a couple of new series of works to the “Ancient Trilogy” series, which I still continue to work on.

The Trilogy series began about 5 years ago, when I arrived in Bend, Oregon. With nature at my doorstep, I started hiking and studying the trees, the birds, the deer, the little ground animals and insects. The ravens intrigued me to no end. I began to research them, which led me to their connection to wolves, which opened up the role of humans in this trio. And that is when I began to consider the displacement that is forced upon animals in the wilderness - so frequently by our own human actions. I decided to demonstrate their situation by composing oil paintings on canvas, with imagery of wolves and ravens, and coyote/man in positions and places in which they couldn’t possibly survive as they are - without changing themselves - which they cannot do. However, human beings can change and convert themselves in many ways, which is why I always represent the human with a coyote mask - coyotes are crafty and cunning, and humans have logic.

The first new series of the “vacation” series, was inspired by a book entitled, “The Language of Flowers”, written by Kate Greenaway, and published in the 1800’s. My inspiration came from her lists of emotional descriptions that she gave to each flower - such as Peony (Shame); Zinnia - (Thoughts of absent friends); Rose (Love); Iris - (Message); Tulip - (Fame); Lily - (Purity and sweetness); Daffodil - (Regard); Calla Lily - (Magnificent beauty) and so on. This series of paintings portrays daffodils, tulips, irises, pink calla lilies, white lilies and roses. The paintings are oils on canvas, and thin and tall, and each contains an architectural element in their border. I think that when I plant, or purchase cut flowers for myself, or receive them as a gift, I am filled with emotion over their miraculous beauty and freshness. And these feelings last as long as the flowers do. Then I forget about them, until the next bouquet appears in my arms, and again, I become completely emotional - filled up with the miracle of their beauty.

The second new series is based on a combination of the subjects above - The Ancient Trilogy, other wildlife, and The Language of Flowers. These paintings are done on handmade paper which is made in Napal, Philippines. It’s a delicate paper, which reacts to the paint - it crinkles and moves in response to the liquid. The medium is gouache and watercolor. Some of the compositions have a horizontal division across the middle that is a very colorful shape based on African masks. Placing them lying down across the middle, changes the mask into something architectural. This series has a variety of subjects, but the compositions are similar to each other with the use of repeated images, colors and placement. They are busy and complex, but the wildlife topic is obvious.

In the month of September you’ll be able to see some of these paintings. On September 12th, it will be my great pleasure to meet you at High Desert Gallery in Redmond, Oregon. Grace Bishko, Bend Oregon

About Grace Bishko: Grace lives in Central Oregon, hikes the trails, and paints her memories of what she has seen. A serious and honest painter, she paints from her heart and of her memories and experiences. Her imagery contains an ever so slight surreal edge to grab and retain the viewer’s attention, while at the same time satisfying their deep emotions and enjoyment. High Desert Gallery is truly honored to represent Grace Bishko.

In the 1970’s she decided to stop painting directly from “life,” and to develop a vocabulary that would allow her to paint through her personal feelings. Through education, and experimentation, her creative endeavors evolved in many stages. The results of this adventure are embedded in the artwork she is involved in today. Now, Grace is honored that her paintings are appreciated and understood across a wide multicultural expanse.

Winning all possible awards at the Cleveland Institute of Art, she went on to receive her Master of Fine Arts degree from Rutgers, The State University, Mason Gross School of the Arts. After receiving her M.F.A. degree, Grace taught life drawing at Rutgers, design at University of the Arts, and lithography at Moore College of Art. Since then, she has focused on her own art, exhibiting yearly in solo and group exhibitions.

High Desert Gallery & Custom Framing of Central Oregon is honored to represent Grace Bishko exclusively 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 early 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.

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

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Walk The Art Beat with Grace Bishko -- Redmond Oregon

Please join us for a wonderful exhibition and sale of nationally known artist, Grace Bishko. New original oils on canvas and fine art prints! Meet Grace and enjoy a wonderful evening as High Desert Gallery and Redmond celebrates the Arts while downtown merchants open their doors for "Walk The Art Beat." A celebration of the arts.

Artist Reception – Grace Bishko at High Desert Gallery of Redmond Oregon
Friday, September 12, 2008 5 – 8pm
Walk The Art Beat!
Live Music, Refreshments and More!
Location: High Desert Gallery, 453 SW 6th Street, Redmond, Oregon 97756
Contact: www.highdesertgallery.com or 541-388-8964.
The event is free and open to the public

See you at 'Walk The Art Beat' a Hoot For Sure!

Save the Date for the last two “Walk The Art Beat” in 2008. Walk The Art Beat is hosted by Redmond Downtown Partnership in association with downtown Redmond Oregon merchants and our artist community.

Friday September 12th 5-8pm – Artist Reception for Grace Bishko
Friday November28th 5-8pm – Artist Reception for Sue Smith, Danae Bennett-Miller, Ingrid Lustig and Glen Corbett.

About Grace Bishko: Grace lives in Central Oregon, hikes the trails, and paints her memories of what she has seen. A serious and honest painter, she paints from her heart and of her memories and experiences. Her imagery contains an ever so slight surreal edge to grab and retain the viewer’s attention, while at the same time satisfying their deep emotions and enjoyment. High Desert Gallery is truly honored to represent Grace Bishko.

In the 1970’s she decided to stop painting directly from “life,” and to develop a vocabulary that would allow her to paint through her personal feelings. Through education, and experimentation, her creative endeavors evolved in many stages. The results of this adventure are embedded in the artwork she is involved in today. Now, Grace is honored that her paintings are appreciated and understood across a wide multicultural expanse.

Winning all possible awards at the Cleveland Institute of Art, she went on to receive her Master of Fine Arts degree from Rutgers, The State University, Mason Gross School of the Arts. After receiving her M.F.A. degree, Grace taught life drawing at Rutgers, design at University of the Arts, and lithography at Moore College of Art. Since then, she has focused on her own art, exhibiting yearly in solo and group exhibitions.

High Desert Gallery & Custom Framing of Central Oregon is honored to represent Grace Bishko exclusively in Central Oregon.

For additional information about the artists and the 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 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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My Sunflower Effort -- Grace Bishko

Sunflowers, are incredibly large, strong, tall plants, and their seeds are enjoyed by most animals, including birds and human animals. So many artists have painted these interesting, yellow flowers, such as - Vincent van Gogh, who was the king of “ochres, and yellows”; and also, Egon Schiele, who preferred the dark, dried flowers and leaves, which he turned into dark blues, purples, reds and brownish greens. Such intense feelings have been deposited on this flower! How could I resist, I said to myself. So, here you have it - my sunflower effort. I decided to make them happy, with possibilities of movement. And, I do like to include “witnesses” like the cat and the bird, to take my place in the paintings I create, whenever possible.

Grace Bishko,  April 18, 2008

Sunflowers, (Gouache on Handmade Paper 15 x 19 inches (image size)) is an Original Painting 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.  Or ... Call 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.   Don't worry -- We won't spam you or give, rent or sell your email address and you can always unsubscribe. We promise!

To inquire or to purchase call 866-549-625, Email High Desert Gallery or purchase online at Sunflowers.

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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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