Orland Arts Commission

 

 

In Their Own Words

Steve Crane:
"If I were to start my working life again, I would likely be an archaeologist, digging up bits and pieces of history. I hike the Oregon High Desert, and can't pass up an old bottle or a weathered hunk of rope half hidden in the dirt. Who left it there, and when? Were they hunting? Or traveling to new places? My paintings reflect that same curiosity. I see old barns or abandoned houses, and I wonder who built them? What were their dreams? How do those structures reflect this great nation and the American West? And finally, how can I preserve some of what time and the elements will ultimately destroy."

Pat Everett:
"I do sketching and value studies on site, then most painting is done in my studio at home. I like to build color and value in layers and I usually have several projects going at the same time. For most of my paintings, color is my initial inspiration. When I photograph a subject, the anticipation of a new painting is what excites me. But color is what draws me to the subject. Seeing someone enjoying my work is what makes the painting process so satisfying."

Ellen Heise:
"My paintings are a blend of my Taiwanese birthplace and its artistic culture with the artistic traditions of the west where I now live. I praise nature as my personal tutor, constantly showing me how to become a better artist. Nature helps me see colors in a different way. People tell me they want to step inside my paintings where it is quiet and peaceful. Even as a child, I made up my mind to be an artist. I hope my paintings capture the joy and love I feel when I create my art."

Meet and visit with the artists at the Orland Art Center Gallery Artists Reception: Friday, April 4th, from 3 to 7 p.m. This exhibit runs from April 4th through June 21st