K.C. Snider, artist of the month for September.

Nestled within the inspiring landscapes of Redmond, the Dry Canyon Art Association stands as a beacon for budding and seasoned artists alike. One of its pillars is the remarkable K.C. Snider.

K.C. Snider’s tryst with art began when she was just a 10-year-old, brimming with creativity. Her journey through the realms of art has seen various phases. From her formative years in art school in the 1970s to her experimentation with a myriad of forms, Snider has truly carved a niche for herself.

“Presently, I am concentrating on western wildlife using all and any kind of mediums,” she said. “There isn’t any kind of medium I cannot work with.”

More than just an artist

What makes K.C. Snider’s association with the Dry Canyon Art Association even more special is the fact that she is one of its founding members, having initiated the venture alongside Linda Hill and Sharon Watkinds. When asked about her greatest accomplishments, Snider said that “becoming an art instructor for Lane and Linn Benton Community Colleges as well as an illustrator for Guardian Angel Publishing Company out of St. Louis, Missouri” go to the top of the list. She has more than 15 years experience as an instructor for two Oregon community colleges.

For Snider, art isn’t just a hobby or profession. It’s a way of life.

“Being an artist is like breathing … I must create, and I do it almost every day,” she said.

Engaging with the future

As we inch closer to the end of 2023, Snider looks back with satisfaction on a productive year both for her, and for the organization she helped found.

“Now that 2023 is more than half over, I have done very well this year,” she said. “I have sold 3 paintings and possibly have a fourth that is up for sale. This has been a very exciting year.”

For those who wish to delve deeper into the world of Dry Canyon Art Association and the art wold of Redmond, Snider has a word of advice.

“Start associating with other artists,” she said. “By associating with other artists, you become more motivated to continue creating and producing.”

If you’re keen on catching a glimpse of Snider’s upcoming works, she will have new paintings hanging at the Hood Avenue Art Gallery in Sisters and looks forward to Redmond’s monthly art walks.

Visit her website at www.kcsniderart.com or connect with her on Facebook under the name “K.C. Snider.”