We are curious and seek to explore our interests and the world. Painting, Pottery, Sculpture, Felt, Mixed-Media, other Visual and Performing Arts,Creative Writing and Documentary Video.
Maggie Bowman is a jeweler who is expanding her techniques. A Tour visit to her studio is an education. Her enthusiasm is contagious. If you missed going to her studio you can see her work at NW Wine and Gifts on the corner of 3rd street and Evans in downtown McMinnville.
Art Harvest Studio Tour Show Chehalem Cultural Center
Looking at Dwight Evalt paintings
There is still time. You have until December 12th. The absolutely fantastic show of the Art Harvest Studio Tour Artists is a pleasure. Each of the Tour artists has two or more works in the show. If you did not get a chance to visit the artists studios give yourself a treat. Go to the Chehalem Cultural Center and see some of the truly beautiful art works being made here by our local artists.
Marc and Veronica Bartlett live in an elegant old house in downtown Yamhill. Marc's furniture is beautiful and Veronica's paintings and masks are colorful and playful.
Veronica talked to Liz about her work. One of the great things about the Tour is learning from the artists about how they approach their work.
Ralph Kraft is truly a master glass art craftsman. His work is narrative and whimsical as well as stunningly beautiful. He talked about design and inspiration.
To visit Marilyn Worrix's 3rd Street, McMinnville apartment is to experience a place of elegance. Then with the Art Harvest Studio Tour we get to see not only Marilyn's master crafted books from practical to whimsy.
Liz talking with Doug Roy
Doug Roy, who has been showing on the Tour with Marilyn for at least years, is a meticulous craftsman. His paper cuts are sometimes so tiny and so precise it is hard to believe they are made with individual pieces.
Dee Boyles explains etching process
Multi-media artist Dee Boyles was on the Tour at Marilyn's. His etchings and prints are done by someone who definitely knows what they are doing.
Water color painter Martin Banke and jeweler Marcy Bell are a pleasant walk up Evans Street from Marilyn Affolter's studio. We had not seen their work before so is was a perfect second stop. To see Martin's work you need to go by his house 1134 NE Evans Street, McMinnville. There is one more weekend for the Art Harvest Studio Tour
Marcy Bell handcrafted jewelry is elegant and haunting. She has a website where can see more of her work.
It is Friday, October 2nd, first day of the 23rd Art Harvest Studio Tour. The Art Harvest Studio Tour
opens early at 10 am. Since Marilyn's studio is a nice morning walk
for us from home, we bought our buttons, and looked at Marilyn's
beautiful work. Her studio is on Evans Street just off 3rd Street in downtown McMinnville.
Marilyn's downtown gallery/studio is small and flows through hall like rooms which are lined with amazing art work. It is not the luxury of expansive rooms that makes her studio shine, it is the quality of work so close you can look closely.
Marilyn Affolter's enthusiasm for life and the world around her is reflected in her person and in her work.
Last year Marilyn talked about her work with Arts Alive TV host Lynda Phillippi
