Dorothy Freudenberg – Painting a World of Metaphor with Pixels & Light
by RENEE PATRICK Cascade A&E Editor 
Artist Dorothy Freudenberg has immersed herself in the unlimited possibilities of digital art. A collector of textures, colors and moments captured on camera, Freudenberg combines her external observations with an internal vision to create new realities that radiate with color.
With a foundation in black and white photography, Freudenberg first discovered digital art in the early 1990s as she was digitizing her photography. “When I got on the computer I had a color palette; [color] was something I had never really thought about before,” she said.
“I had been instantly drawn to black and white photography because I think it is a reduction in terms of photographic art, and it requires immense insight to make your statement and make it clearly and cleanly; it also tries to avoid getting caught in the trap of just being pretty.”
Experimenting with color in a digital setting opened an entirely new avenue for her self expression, “I realized a subject could speak more profoundly and eloquently sometimes in a different color than its given color; that allowed me to break the rules about what I thought things should be and get out of the photography box.”
Gary Calicott - Seeing the Unseen
by RENEE PATRICK Cascade A&E Editor
With his image, Ski Wall, gracing the cover of this month’s Cascade A&E, Gary Calicott’s photography has captured our attention with his composition, style and a glimpse into the recreation ethos of the region. Ski Wall was chosen among 63 images from 37 photographers submitted in consideration for the January cover.
Calicott’s interest in photography began in 1979; the only student in his Eugene high school with a camera, he was an obvious choice for the position of yearbook photographer. Taking photos captured his imagination, and has continued to do so over the past 32 years.
Calicott was largely self taught, developing and printing photos for his “serious hobby.” When he began selling images, his business, Gary Calicott Photography (www.garycalicottphoto.com), began.
Finding he was often driving over the pass to enjoy the hiking, fly fishing and mountain biking opportunities in Central Oregon, Calicott and his family relocated to Bend in 1999. His images reflect his enjoyment of Oregon, “My favorite photos to take are of landscapes. I take pictures all over Oregon, but especially on the East side of the Cascades,” said Calicott. He began taking other types of images after being asked to photograph an event; he now has a wide array of subject matter: portraits, sports, weddings, lifestyle, music, real estate and scenery.
Calicott notes the economy has taken a toll on those that call photography a career. He would love to work full time as a photographer, but until that time arrives, he works at the local Lithia Honda dealership. His career took a step into the commercial side of the business when the company, formerly known as Bob Thomas Honda, began using Calicott’s skills in creating some of the advertisements, and eventually he started taking photos of the cars used in publicity.
Holiday Gift Guide December
Artists Gallery Sunriver - Bella Moda - Bend Distillery - Bend Factory Stores - Cork Cellars - Desert Charm - Cascade School of Music - Douglas Jewelry - Enhancement Center - High Desert Museum Gift Shop - Inspired Leaf Teas - Juniper Fiberworks - John Paul Designs - Museum at Warm Springs Gift Shop - Old Creamery - Periwinkle Home - Pono Farm & Fine Meats - Red Chair Gallery - Sisters Drug - Savory Spice Shop - Sisters Log Furniture - Spa W - Sunriver Resort Sage Springs Spa - Strictly Organic Coffee - Summer Lake Hot Springs - Tumalo Art Company - Twigs Home & Garden - Your Store
Local Artists Creating Works of Art for the Holidays
The cover of this A&E is graced with wonderful works of art brilliantly created by these local artists. We hope you’ll take the time to visit these and other artists at their respective galleries during the holidays.
Holiday Gift Guide November
Artists Gallery Sunriver - Cork Cellars - Desert Charm - Enhancement Center - Periwinkle Home - Pono Farm & Fine Meats - Raku Artists of Central Oregon - Red Chair Gallery - Sisters Drug - Sisters Log Furniture - Tumalo Art Company - Twigs Home & Garden - Summer Lake Hot Springs - Museum at Warm Springs Gift Shop - Your Store
Allegorical Works of Color & Imagination from Paula Bullwinkel
Drawing from mythology, art history and ancient cultures, Paula Bullwinkel creates visual narratives as her personal form of self expression. As an artist with a background in fashion photography, Bullwinkel is an expert at “staged storytelling” and aims to give the viewer just enough information to create their own narratives.
The stirrings of Bullwinkel’s artistic career began during her time at UC Berkley. Majoring in English literature, she dabbled in art classes during her studies. However, the real inspiration came from her roommate, an art photographer who worked with large prints. A move to the east coast after college prompted her to start taking photos.
