(Photo courtesy of Art in the High Desert) Central Oregon’s Premier Art Show Returns to Bend From August 23-25, the banks of the Deschutes River at Riverbend Park will be displaying some of the best local, regional and national art around. Art in the High Desert (AHD), Central Oregon’s premier fine arts and crafts show…
40 Years of Excellence
(Photos courtesy of Eastlake Framing) Eastlake Framing Celebrates Milestone This year, Eastlake Framing is celebrating their 40th anniversary. Founded in 1984 as a photo-processing center called Eastlake Art, it wasn’t until 1995 when the current owner, Deb Spicer, purchased the business and renamed it to be Eastlake Framing. Now, the business focuses on framing services…
Make it FAMOUS
((L-R) Katie Daisy and Karen Eland. Photo courtesy of Famous Footwear) Famous Footwear Partners with Local Bend Artists on Murals Murals have become a landmark in Central Oregon; one can travel from city to city, across county lines, and find colorful murals created by local artists that tell a story about the place they are…
Mockingbird’s One Man Show
((Left) Flamenco, 34 x 34 x 24 bronze ed. 15. (Middle) Ebb & Flow, 17x21x10 bronze ed. 26. (Right) The Rooster, 24x16x11 bronze ed. 15) Dan Chen Celebrates the Natural World through Sculpting & More The renowned Mockingbird Gallery, an artistic and creative staple among the downtown Bend businesses, is hosting a unique showing that…
Through a Lens of Hope & Joy
(Michelle Schultz) Michelle Schultz is a painter based in Bend whose recent work aims to capture fleeting, ephemeral moments and view them through a, “lens of hope and joy,” according to the artist. Michelle got her start in art at a very young age. She recalls a moment in kindergarten when her picture of a…
The Forged Steel Eagle
((L-R) Spencer Knight, Kurt Fisk, Hunter Dahlberg, Mark Manley, Heather Higgins, Anton Yakushev, Joe Elliott | Photo taken by Kat Yakushev) In mid-September of this year, a blacksmithing workshop was held for the purpose of teaching and honing in skills, as well as creating a life-sized, steel sculpture of an eagle in flight. The two…
Bright Palettes & Graffiti Graphics — The Story of Artist Evan Namkung
(Evan Namkung) Evan Namkung is a Bend-based mural artist who is known for large, graffiti-style murals that utilize a bright and vibrant color scheme. Across Central Oregon, people can find examples of his work decorating and bringing life to many once-boring walls. As a child, Evan was always creative, even if his creative pursuits were…
Taylor Manoles ~ Art through Faith
(Left) Taylor Manoles (Right) Encompass| Photos courtesy of Taylor Manoles) Local artist Taylor Manoles has lived a life steeped in art. At a young age, she loved drawing horses (inspired by Dreamworks’ film Spirit) as well as birthday cards for family and friends. It was her Aunt Sue who eventually introduced her to her current…
Taking the Leap
(Valley by Alex Drury) Alex Drury Taking Risks to Pursue Her Creative Passion Alex Drury, a painter who experiments with mediums but primarily sticks to watercolor, has taken more than one leap of faith to get herself and her art to where it is today. Born and raised in England, Alex began drawing with her…
Cooper Art & Abode ~ Kristine Explores Emotions through Abstract Work
(Kristine Cooper | Photo courtesy of Cooper Art & Abode) Kristine Cooper, owner of Cooper Art and Abode, is a local abstract painter who uses art to communicate a multitude of thoughts and feelings. Kristine has been an artist for most of her life, recalling her early years being spent playing with chalk on the…