First Friday Art Walk returns to Redmond Oct. 4

Published 8:00 am Thursday, September 26, 2024

A number of local artists will be participating in Redmond’s First Friday from 5-8 p.m. on Oct. 4.

The following downtown businesses are hosting an impressive collection of local artists who will be showing a wide variety of works. Large orange feather flags 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

Gary McPherson loves to try to capture the beauty of nature all around us and help inspire others to take time out to see it too. Joyce McPherson uses Gary’s paintings as well as other sources to create items for personal or home use.

Rick Thompson will also be at Arome. Retired from a long career as a graphic designer, Rick is still discovering his style, painting landscapes, people, wildlife, machinery, architecture — anything that captures his eye and speaks to him. Painting in both realistic and impressionist styles, as he strives to breath life onto canvas.

Cares & Whoas, 436 SW 6th

Joan 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 hat she paints using permanent textile dyes.

Don Sheets’s work will also be on hand. Don Sheets is a noted woodworking artist who specializes in custom designs.

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

Dry Canyon Arts Association will hold a reception for the Artist of the Month Laura Fouts at Cascade Hasson Sotheby’s. Fouts has a lifetime of experience in art and is showing her beautiful pastel scenes of Central Oregon and beyond.

Also, Josie Powell will be on hand. Powell will be showing her handmade rustic chic silver and copper jewelry. They are a perfect fit for the casual Central Oregon style.

Desert Prairie Boutique, 404 SW 6th

Julie Wilson has something fun for everyone: fibers, fused glass, mixed media and even a custom crayon-making station for the kids. Wilson has lots of shapes to choose from such as halloween, Star Wars, animals, mermaids, and unicorns. Kids pick their shape and colors and Wilson makes the magic happen. Crayons come to life as they watch.

Harcourts the Garner Group Real Estate, 444 SW 6th.

Jay Lowndes creates unique, one-of-a-kind, hardwood pieces that not only 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, small furniture pieces, quilt hangers, photo boxes, and picture frames. Lowndes welcomes custom orders.

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. 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. You can find out more about her art at www.CarletonManorMosaics.com

SCP Redmond Hotel, 521 SW 6th

L. Carol Picknell feels so fortunate to live in Central Oregon with all the natural beauty surrounding and inspiring her to share her views in paint.

Terri Dill-Simpson devotes lots of time to her love of painting. She makes images that sometimes whisper softly, or otherwise march boldly from the paper.