High Desert Gallery of Central Oregon

Oregon High Desert Classic -- Kimry Jelen

Thanks to last years High Desert Gallery advertisements for my 2007 summer show in Redmond, Oregon the events coordinator for the High Desert Classic saw my work and thought they would like to use my art for their next poster. Serendipity! I got a call about doing the High Desert Classics poster for 2008, something I've wanted to do ever since moving here. I noticed the high quality posters and ads they run every year, horses and art, how perfect!

The staff at J Bar J was great to work with and they gave me 'free rein'.  I had some specific ideas about how I wanted my horses to look, but found I had to do quite a bit of research on jumping horses to get it realistic. In Milbrook, NY, in order to get my British Horse Society Stage III certification, I evented, what a thrill it was to jump! I try to incorporate that into my painting, it is amazing what these equine athletes can do. The horses have incredible focus and seem to enjoy their fantastic leaps, intent and happy doing what they love - almost effortlessly it appears! This painting was super fun capturing all that during the creation of it with color and brush strokes.

I started painting on several canvases experimenting with different concepts and ideas. When I got far enough along with a few of them, this one seemed to demand completion, sort of "jumped out" at me you might say. You'll be seeing it about town this summer in poster form.

Held during the last two weeks of July, the Oregon High Desert Classics feature two consecutive weeks of competition, running Wednesday through Sunday.  Each Classic draws professional and amateur competitors from all over the west and Canada and closes on Sunday with the Grand Prix competition, where the top horses and riders compete for purses up to $25,000.  Since its inception in 1990, this annual fundraiser has become a premier event for both riders and spectators.  Competitors enjoy a USA Equestrian A-Rated show on superb grass footing, while spectators enjoy the athletic skill of the horses and riders and a variety of food and shopping at vendor booths.

J Bar J Youth Services hosts the show and benefits from the profits made at the show, which enable them to provide much-needed services and supplies for the various youth and family programs.

The original painting will be available at High Desert Gallery, the use of the image and poster design is donated to J bar J, and a team effort from High Desert Gallery and myself of a framed giclee will be donated and available at the silent auction the night of the first week's Grand Prix dinner.

Again this year the gallery is featuring my original artwork at High Desert Gallery of Central Oregon in Redmond Oregon in June and an artist reception on Friday, June 27^th from 5-8pm.  I hope you can visit the gallery to view my work.  If you are in the Central Oregon area, stop by the High Desert Classic during the last two weeks in July -- You will enjoy it!

Kimry Jelen -- April 23, 2008

Sky Jump, (Acrylic on canvas  18" x 24" (image size)) is an Original Painting by Kimry Jelen.  For additional information about Kimry, 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 Kimry Jelen can be found at www.highdesertgallery.biz.

Original artwork by Kimry Jelen.  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 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! or our

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

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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.

Save The Date: High Desert Gallery 2008 Events Calendar Online

Save The Date – Don't Miss A Thing – Plan Ahead – Make Your Hotel Reservations Now!

2008 looks to be a stellar year for events, functions and artist in attendance receptions at High Desert Gallery of Central Oregon.  A boat load of great activities including the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show Poster Preview Party with Paul Alan Bennett, Patrick Horsley artist reception in Redmond Oregon, Lillian Pitt's solo show on May 24^th in our Sisters Oregon Art Gallery  and many many other great events – We have it all.

Artist Receptions:  Paul Alan Bennett and Patrick Horsley in April, Lillian Pitt in May, Kathy Deggendorfer, Rowdy Barry and Kimry Jelen in June, Trisha Hassler, Paul Alan Bennett and Libby Lehman in July, “Where Rivers Meet” with John Simpkins, Paul Alan Bennett and Cary Weigand on July 26, Glen Corbett, Nye Bennett-Miller, Ingrid Lustig, Grace Bishko, Group Shows and many more!  And don't forget that High Desert Gallery & Custom Framing in Redmond Oregon celebrates “National Art & Framing Month” each October – Some not-to-miss great events are scheduled.  To print the complete events calendar visit: High Desert Gallery's 2008 Event Calendar (64 Kb PDF)

The printable pdf file is ready for your refrigerator magnet  -- Print and stick it to your Amana (or Sub-Zero) so you don't miss an event!

You can always find up-to-date gallery events online at www.events.highdesertgallery.com or you can download our printable events calendar at: High Desert Gallery's 2008 Event Calendar (64 Kb PDF)

Plan on attending!  Meet the Artists, enjoy lively conversation, refreshments, cheer and live music!  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 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.

Thank you for supporting the arts in Central Oregon!

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 Fall of 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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Steens Mountain Energy -- Kimry Jelen

I visited the Steens Mountain range in South East Oregon in search of fall colors and wild horse bands. I was lucky enough to see several herds, but too far away to get any good pictures. The image of the wide open range and the mountains as a backdrop impressed me as we tried different routes. On our last trek around an upper loop, we were lucky enough to come across this small herd. I got some great pictures, it was the perfect family. A couple mamas and babies, a beautiful strong stallion (he's the one looking straight at us), two mares one old, one young. It was a moment charged with so much energy I had to paint them in bold colors.

Kimry Jelen - October 2007

"Sagebrush Flats," An Original Painting by Kimry Jelen .  For additional information about Kimry, 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 gallery with retail locations in Central Oregon including Redmond, Sisters and Bend Oregon (open Fall of 2008) specializing in Central Oregon Artists and Stellar Custom Framing.  New Original Paintings by Kimry Jelen can be viewed at www.highdesertgallery.biz

Original artwork by Kimry Jelen.  All rights reserved and copyright 2007. Use of image is restricted and prohibited without prior written permission.  High Desert Gallery & Custom Framing of Central Oregon content copyright 2007.  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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The Art and Food of Barcelona

In two previous posts ( One and Two) I commented on my recent travel to Spain and Portugal to ride, train and paint horses. This is my final and third post reflecting on my recent trip. 

When asked upon my arrival to Barcelona, "What are your interests?"  immediately I said, "Art and food!"

So off on a quest we were for great art and great food. The Spanish are very proud of their heritage and the Catalonians are no exception. (Barcelona falls into the region of Catalonia in Spain) In between visits to places like Gaudi's creations - Temple de la Sangrada Familia, Casa Batllo, La Pedrera - and we couldn't miss the Picasso's in the Museu Nacional D'Art de Catalunya better known as MNAC, we stopped at Tappas Bars and Cafes that had all the delights of Catalunyan culinary specialties.

"Do you know of Gaudi?" I was asked before deciding exactly where to go. Well, I knew of him from design school... but until you step foot into some of his creations and see them for yourself... it's one of those things, descriptions will never do them justice. What I can explain though - in seeing his works and some of his inspirations for the shapes and architecture, I felt a sense of confirmation. Nature is the most amazing creation of all. There are endless resources in nature to inspire anyone, from canyon walls or a desert flower or shells or
whales or horses even, it's endless. Gaudi wrote in one of his journals, "...this tree next to my workshop, this is my master..."  We are part of nature, and as we cover the earth with our homes and means of transportation, art is one way to bring a bit of the natural world back into our lives.

Here are some paintings I've done recently including some landscapes, and of course, the nature of a horse.

Wild Blue Horse Canyon (Image to left)
In February back when it was pretty chilly still, I was wishing I was somewhere like the warm canyon lands of Utah and Arizona, I haven't been there yet but this is what I imagine it to be like, with a wild band of horses running free enjoying themselves doing horsey things - making friends, grazing, rearing, bucking, playing tag and king of the mountain and resting. There is a blue stallion in the center, and on the bottom, a proud little colt... his legacy will continue.

Peak-A-View (Image to right)
Horses are very curious. Tucker is an inquisitive little bay horse, wanting to have 'a look see'. I had fun with this painting and added the famous view of the three Sisters in the reflection of his eye.

Original artwork by Kimry Jelen.  All rights reserved and copyright 2007.  Use of image is restricted and prohibited without prior written permission.  High Desert Gallery & Custom Framing of Central Oregon content copyright 2007.  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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Painting on Mediterranean Time -- Kimry Jelen

In a previous post I commented on my recent travel to Spain and Portugal to ride, train and paint horses.  In preparation for my upcoming artist reception and showing of new original paintings I thought I would provide more impressions of my travels and how it has influenced my recent work.  Please plan on attending my reception at High Desert Gallery in Redmond Oregon on Friday, July 20 from 5-9PM. For more show information please call the gallery at 1-866-549-6250 or visit the gallery’s website at www.highdesertgallery.com.

During my travels I was most impressed with Mediterranean time.  Everything shifts later, there's time for yourself in the morning, a break in the afternoon allows for a rest or getting personal things done, a later dinner gets the family together to share the day and wind down for the next one... it's a more relaxed pace, time for work, play and the good things life has to offer. Some of those things I experienced - really wonderful table wine, delicious breakfast pastries, hearty coffee, delicious bread, a friendly curiosity, a welcoming and inviting attitude - work to live, not live to work.  Hundreds of years of family histories, old and young, an understanding of the value of life - because of death, a maturity and  wisdom that comes from that history, an acceptance of being human.  These are some of the experiences I had during my time there.

History heaped on history, I stood on the most western point of Europe that overlooked the ocean. The earliest of nations had used this very spot as a look out. I felt the hundreds and hundreds of years that earth had been tamed by humans, it was still earth, bare soil and rock, the same big cliff some Roman had stood on as I was standing now - you start to get an understanding when they talk of "the old world". We are such young pups over in the states.

Early spring flowers, lush green rolling hills, yellow soil, yellow walls, white washed buildings with handsome blue detail and pale orange-red tile roofs.  Villages and Quintas (small ranch/farms) nestled in the nooks and crannies of the landscape, old stone bridges, painted tiles, marble entries, fruitful gardens and cobblestone courtyards.  Healthy happy round topped trees spotted with bright spots of oranges hanging in the dark green foliage.   Thursday - fresh cut flowers for the week delivered to Alcainca, strong small ladies in their scarves knotted at the neck, brown wool jacket and dark skirt, practical black shoes, deep intense eyes, salt and pepper hair brushed across forehead and cheek bones that could tell their life's story, walking the steep winding cobblestone streets with bunches of white lilies tucked under their arm, cane in the other.   

The daily routine, early morning, people walking back from the local market bringing home the ingredients for the breakfast and the following daily meals. The food at these local markets is locally farmed, in-season, healthy and fresh, the bread is baked fresh daily.  Delicious.  Pastries from the pastry shop, produce from the produce stand, meat from the butcher and it's all right there in the neighborhood, always fresh.

The following works are new and part of the High Desert Gallery (Redmond) reception on Friday, July 20th.  I hope you can attend!       

Vibrant (image above)
Acrylic on Canvas  16"x 20"
The horse breeders in Spain and Portugal love to show off their stallions, and the stallions love it too. They get them all fired-up looking proud and full of "bravado"!I have this image emblazed on my  mind, this stallion - like fire in the wind (bright reds, oranges and yellows) with all of his strength – galloping, lunging, spinning, and darting around as if there was a bull in there with him, showing us his graceful catty moves, mane and tail flowing like flames, vibrant energy pouring out of him - never loosing his cool (signified by the blue).  I could almost hear him saying, "and then I'd fake him out like this, hook him on like that and then we'd really get him if I did something like this, yeah, like that, that was good, did you see that!?" running  by one more time as if to show us if we missed it. This is him - vibrant as can be, running by to check and see, if we noticed his fancy moves.

Levels of Trust
Acrylic on Canvas 24"x 48"
Sometimes in my painting I get a chance to communicate what my equine models might be thinking or feeling. In this work, communication is in horse terms, it just takes a little awareness to recognize. When you do, a whole world of partnership with your horse opens up!  In “Natural Horsemanship” there are levels you work through. I think  most importantly - is the level of trust your horse has in you - and his level of understanding of what you are asking him to do. Horses
react to what we communicate to them. They quite often mirror our attitudes. I start out with a horse slightly tense and high headed, ears on everything but you, a hard eye. a tight jaw and a distant look.  This horse is not yet open to your "ask". The middle horse is warming up, head has dropped, you got an ear, jaw still a little tight, the eye is looking at you but he's still ready to flee if needed, you've got some curiosity now but... If you asked too much at this point, you might get a refusal. The horse facing you is relaxed, ears on you, soft eyes, licking and chewing, wanting orders – "hooked" on to you. Now you're ready to have some fun!

Yellow Sand
Acrylic on Canvas 30" x 40"
The ménages and arenas in Portugal were filled with yellow sand. This  same pale yellow was in the ancient cobblestones in Lisbon and some of the very old buildings were made of this yellow stone. It was a color  so unusual to me and so appealing. There is something very grounding to be in a building that is made from the earth it sits upon.  Here the blue stallion (an Andalusian) is powering around in a ménage filled with yellow sand. The Lusitano stallion watches on knowing he  will get his turn to show his moves next. The color ratio and combination is inspired from beautiful tiles that mark the names of streets or "rues" in the villages there.

Striking
Acrylic on Canvas 18"x 36"
I was lucky enough to visit Quinta de Archino during a time when there were no guests and received private lessons from Dom Braganca in trade for exercising schooling stallions.  Dom Francisco De Braganca's family ruled Portugal from 1640 to 1910. He is dedicated exclusively to the Portuguese equestrian arts, culture and horse, continuing the centuries-old traditions of horsemanship laid down by European royal riding masters. He has extraordinary knowledge of the classical royal court riding arts and trained with the master Nuno Oliveira. In earlier years Dom Braganca performed as a "forcado," an assistant to the Portuguese mounted bullfighter. Today he teaches, trains and breeds fine Lusitano's at his farm near Lisbon, Portugal, Quinta de Archino and travels the world giving clinics.  He ended up allowing me a ride of a lifetime on his prized and highly trained Lusitano stallion, Pasqua. This is Pasqua – hundreds of years of royal bloodlines run through this magnificent horse’s veins - he is striking!!!

The Artist Reception is scheduled for Friday, July 20, 2007 from 5-9PM at High Desert Gallery & Custom Framing of Central Oregon located at 453 SW 6th Street in downtown historic Redmond Oregon.  To view my work please visit  Kimry Jelen. 

Original artwork by Kimry Jelen.  All rights reserved and copyright 2007.  Use of image is restricted and prohibited without prior written permission.  High Desert Gallery & Custom Framing of Central Oregon content copyright 2007.  The Art & Soul of Central Oregon™ and Central Oregon Artists & Beyond™ are trademarks of High Desert Gallery & Custom Framing of Central Oregon.

Wear and Tear of 100's of years -- Kimry Jelen

This past spring I had the pleasure to travel to Spain and Portugal to ride, train and paint horses.  I visited Vejer de la Frontera (the Sunshine Tour horse show was there), Zahara, La Muela (all on the Costa de la Luz), I drove south from Seville to Vejer about a 3 hour drive in the region of Andalucia and visited Barcelona.  While in Portugal  I stayed mostly within 3 hours driving time of Lisbon. I stayed in Estoril and Cascais. I visited  Sintra, Pero Pinheiro, Negrais, Alenquer and worked/trained at barns in Alcainca, Ota and Alfouvar.

Portugal impressed me with all the texture, texture and more texture on top of texture. Bricks, stucco, old paint, marble, ancient doors, tile roofs,  rock walls, polished cobblestones, old stone foot paths ... I just couldn't get enough. I loved all this texture - only possible with the wear and tear of 100's of years. I want to capture that feeling in my paintings, texture made with layers of paint, palette knife and brush.

Horsemanship, over in Spain and Portugal, is revered as an art form.  They take the time the horse needs  to train a horse from hundreds of years of experience passed down through the ages, to do the maneuvers expected of their equine partner. The training facilities I visited were incredible. Patterned cobblestone courtyards, 10 feet tall hand painted tiles representing horsemanship from 600 years ago mounted on the walls in the riding arena, the breeders brand carved into the walls, beautiful ironworks, wonderful quotes in appreciation of good horsemanship scattered throughout the stalls, Stallions standing next
to each other in a respectful manner, always a groom near by, a certain level of knowledge and horsemanship is assumed and expected by both the horses and the people there.

While in Portugal and Spain I captured digital and mental images that have settled nicely on canvas through use of color applied by the palette knife and brush.  Two new works I’ve recently completed are, Intrigue and Profile of Freedom.  Intrique, an acrylic on canvas is 18"x24" and Profile of Freedom, an acrylic on canvas with varnish is approximately 30"x30".

Kimry Jelen -- June 5, 2007

Intrigue (Grey horse)
What is this stallion thinking? That's what I wondered as I visited each horse that hung his head out of his stall wanting a scratch behind the ear. They seemed to communicate very well. Iberian breeds are very intelligent horses. I believe they have questions and think about things. They work so closely with people they learn to let us know what they want by pointing with their noses, shake their heads, make funny faces and they always seem to be curious if the new person will listen to their needs, it's always worth a try, they never loose their curiosity. This guy was no exception.

Profile of Freedom (Red horse)
This painting was inspired by a young stallion that had been turned out and was making full use of his freedom charging ahead, mane flying from his speed, a proud Lusitano, blood lines from Royalty. The white washed walls of the menage (arena), the detail of cobalt blue
that many of the buildings are painted, the texture on the walls from literally hundreds of years of wear and repair.  A horse with 900 years of breeding - history, hence antique looking red color, textured background in white, blue details, returning home to the land of the free, high desert and mountains, Independence day coming up... All these observations and thoughts created - A Profile of Freedom.

More to Come!   More thoughts on my trip and paintings will be posted prior to my show at High Desert Gallery of Redmond Oregon.  Please plan on attending this special showing of all new work.  The gallery has some fun things planned with refreshments, live music and lively conversation.  The Artist Reception is scheduled for Friday, July 20, 2007 from 5-9PM at High Desert Gallery & Custom Framing of Central Oregon located at 453 SW 6th Street in downtown historic Redmond Oregon.  To view my work please visit  Kimry Jelen , stay tuned or call 1-866-549-6250.  Hope to see you in July!

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Kimry Jelen Opens at High Desert Gallery in Sisters Oregon

Artist Feature - Kimry Jelen 
April 1 - April 30, 2007
New original works on canvas and paper
High Desert Gallery & Custom Framing of Sisters
281 W Cascade Ave at Oak Sisters, Oregon
541-549-6250 / 1-866-549-6250
Open daily 11am to 6pm

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.  For more information on Kimry and the gallery please visit www.highdesertgallery.com or call the gallery toll free at 1-866-549-6250. High Desert Gallery’s online art gallery can be viewed at www.highdesertgallery.biz  .

Original artwork by Kimry Jelen.  All rights reserved and copyright 2007.

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Approaching with Respect, Awareness, and Good Intentions -- Kimry Jelen

Arlo lives at Frostline Farm training for dressage. He has taken it upon himself to train people also. Exactly how to properly catch horses, is his objective. You get one chance. After that, you're hoofin' it for at least 20 minutes or so, before he decides you've learned your lesson and you get another try. He likes to let people know that horses deserve your full attention, you leave your problems back in your car - before you step foot in the barn yard. He mostly focuses on his opinion as to whether you are approaching him with respect, awareness, and good intentions. If he is unsure about you, you have to stop and wait - let him check you out and then he will indicate whether you can continue toward him. This starts clear up by the gate, as soon as you walk into the pasture. If you don't listen to his 'be in the present moment' teachings... as he speeds off down the hill shaking his big head... you will almost hear him tossing out to the wind, "you can't catch me!"

Kimry Jelen – February 21, 2007

"You Can’t Catch Me!"  Acrylic  on Canvas   Image/Canvas 36" x 24"

"You Can’t Catch Me!"  An Original Painting by Kimry Jelen.  All rights reserved and © copyright 2007.   For additional information about Kimry, her work and the gallery please visit: www.highdesertgallery.com or call 541-549-6250 / 866-549-6250.  High Desert Gallery & Custom Framing – An award winning fine art gallery with retail locations in Central Oregon including Sisters and Redmond Oregon specializes in Central Oregon Artists and Stellar Custom Framing.  High Desert Gallery's online sales gallery can be found at www.highdesertgallery.biz .

To inquire or to purchase please visit: “You Can’t Catch Me!” or call 1-866-549-6250.

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Press Release: Kimry Jelen Represented by High Desert Gallery

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Kimry Jelen Represented by High Desert Gallery

Sisters Oregon - February 20, 2007 –High Desert Gallery & Custom Framing – An award winning fine art gallery specializing in Central Oregon Artists and Stellar Custom Framing is proud to announce the representation of emerging Central Oregon artist, Kimry Jelen.

High Desert Gallery in Redmond Oregon will officially announce Kimry’s representation and highlight new original oil and acrylic paintings during Redmond’s Third Friday Art Stroll on Friday, March 16, 2007 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm.  The event is free and open to the public with refreshments and lively conversation served.  For more information please contact the gallery 1-541-549-6250. 

“Over the last several years we have had the pleasure of exhibiting Kimry’s work during special events at High Desert Gallery and are now thrilled to represent her permanently in Central Oregon,” stated Myrna Dow, Gallery Director.  “Kimry has a magical if not spiritual connection with her subject that flows from her brush, to the canvas and through to the viewer.  High Desert Gallery is pleased and honored to represent an emerging artist of such caliber as Kimry Jelen.”

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.  For more information on Kimry and the gallery please visit www.highdesertgallery.com or call the gallery toll free at 1-866-549-6250. High Desert Gallery’s online art gallery can be viewed at www.highdesertgallery.biz  .    

Original artwork by Kimry Jelen.  All rights reserved and copyright 2007.
                              
About High Desert Gallery & Custom Framing:   High Desert Gallery, honored in 2005 & 2006 by Decor Magazine as one of the top 100 Art and Frame Galleries in America has two convenient retail showrooms in Central Oregon.  Voted “Best Art Gallery” in Redmond, Oregon (2006) and Sisters, Oregon (2005, 2006) their flagship gallery is located in the heart of Sisters, Oregon, at 281 West Cascade Avenue at Oak Street and located in the center of the historic district of downtown Redmond at 453 SW 6th Street at Evergreen.  Both Redmond and Sisters are a short 15 minute drive from Bend, Oregon, Black Butte Ranch, Brasada Ranch, Eagle Crest Resort and Sunriver Resort, and only three hours from Portland.  High Desert Gallery in Sisters, Oregon is open daily from 10:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. The Redmond, Oregon art gallery, located in the historic Butler Building, is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11:00 AM to 5:30 PM.  To contact the gallery please visit www.highdesertgallery.com or call toll-free 1-866-549-6250.

Press Release Contact:
T Dow, High Desert Gallery & Custom Framing of Central Oregon
PO BOX 2167 Sisters, OR 97759  Phone: 541-549-6250   Fax: 413-714-5620
Web Site: www.highdesertgallery.com  Gallery Blog: www.highdesertgallery.info

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