First Friday Art Walk returns for September edition

Published 8:00 am Thursday, August 29, 2024

The First Friday Art Walk, organized by the Dry Canyon Arts Association, will return to downtown Redmond on Sept. 6.

These DCAA artists will be participating in the event, which will run from 5-8 p.m. at a variety of downtown locations. Large orange feather flags will mark the venues hosting artists and their works, and maps to the entire First Friday event are available at each location.

Arome, 432 SW 6th St.

Ella Boardman creates delicate art pieces in pottery. She finds joy in molding and building both functional and decorative clay pieces.

Julie Wilson is primarily a fiber artist, specializing in dry felting and weaving. Wilson also works in fused and stained glass, mixed media, ceramics and photography. Her work is reflective of all the colors encountered in nature and life.

Cares & Whoas, 436 SW 6th

Lois Carol Picknell loves to paint portraits of persons and pets as well as landscapes. She enjoys catching that special likeness.

Cascade Hasson Sotheby’s International Realty, 535 SW 6th

Dry Canyon Arts Association will hold a reception for “Artist of the Month” Joan Sheets at Cascade Hasson Sotheby’s. Sheets has a lifetime of experience in art and art education. She loves to paint animals, landscapes, shells, and sometimes pure bursts of colors in abstract shapes. One of her most popular items are her silk scarves that she paints using permanent textile dyes. Don Sheets will join his wife, Joan. Don Sheets is a noted woodworking artist who specializes in custom designs.

Also at Cascade Hasson Sotheby’s will be James H. Hensley II, a native Oregonian and resident of Redmond. His work includes historical and abandoned buildings, native trees, and the scenic natural landscapes of Central Oregon. His work portrays the landscape in transition and is created using pen and ink with accentuating color. Hensley considers himself as a “realist” pen and ink artist.

Harcourts The Garner Group Real Estate, 444 SW 6th

Jay Lowndes creates unique, one-of-a-kind, hardwood pieces that could accent any room but are also practical for everyday use. He has the knack and experience for creating durable wooden-wares such as charcuterie and cutting boards, coasters, Lazy Susans, small furniture pieces, quilt hangers, photo boxes, and picture frames.

Henriette Heiny uses fluid art techniques to create abstract expressions with a distinct organic nature. In her paintings, unrestrained shapes and vivid color portray depth and contrast to stimulate the imagination.

Jesica Carleton’s artistic practice spans a diverse range of media, with a particular focus on mosaic art, where she continually pushes the boundaries of this traditional medium. She is not afraid to explore other forms of expression, including ceramics, acrylic pour painting, paper quilling, polymer clay, and Japanese brush painting. This eclectic mix of techniques and experiences has allowed her to experiment with textures, colors, and forms, creating works that are as varied as they are innovative. She says that each medium she works with offers a new challenge and an opportunity to blend traditional methods with contemporary creativity. You can find out more about her art at www.CarletonManorMosaics.com

SCP Redmond Hotel, 521 SW 6th

Debra Higgs became a professional artist at the age of 17 in 1971. She enjoys oil painting and says, “to this day I love everything art.”

Bill Lind is a favorite stop on First Friday Art Walks. He creates wood utility bowls and decorative hollow vessels from aged Northwest hardwoods.

Olive Johnson, one of Dry Canyon Arts Association’s youngest members, is starting her art career with enthusiasm. She will be displaying wildflower watercolors on watercolor paper.