Shady Cove 5th Annual River ArtWalk
August 8 & 9, 2009

Featured Artists ~ Featured Performing Artists ~ List of Participating Artists


The River ArtWalk follows the Scenic Rogue River along a 700' River Bank where Artists display their fine art and original crafts for sale . . .

The 5th annual Shady Cove River ArtWalk, held each year at Edgewater Inn and Rogue River RV Park, is set for Saturday, August 8, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, August 9, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

This annual event showcases 100 fine Artists, including paintings in all medias, sculptures, glasswork, photography, silversmiths, gemstones, garden art, and fine wood crafts -- artists are participating from all over Southern Oregon, including Klamath Falls and Bonanza! Music, Entertainment and Catered Food will be included inside the RV Park. Entrance is FREE!

WALK ALONG THE BANKS paralleling the Scenic Rogue River . . . a 700' pathway under the Shady Cove Bridge connects the Edgewater Inn and Rogue River RV Park.

Meet talented new artists and enjoy original art and prints by nationally acclaimed talent . . . get a real sense of the creative energy that makes Art Come Alive!

 


The River ArtWalk attracts locals and visitors from all regions of Southern Oregon.
ArtWalk Open Air Gallery
Showcasing:
* 85 Fine Southern Oregon Artists
* Paintings in all media
* Demonstrations of Art Skills
* Photography
* Glass
* Gemstones
* Jewelry
* Fine Wood Craft
* Silversmiths
* Garden Art
* Performing Artists & Entertainment
* Wine Tasting & Catered Food

 

 

2009 Featured Artists

Crater Lake Cellars Wine Tasting situated in the heart of Shady Cove (next to Bel Di's) will set up tent along the Lower River ArtWalk to pour their current vineyard offerings to ArtWalk guests.

Linda Steen, owner, Linda's Unique Creations, Shady Cove will display for sale her quality craftsmanship from Raw Gourd Stock.

Nicoli Alexander of Grants Pass, Oregon, is a Master Jeweler and Gem Cutter. In addition he carves in Gemstones and Wood, as well as Metal Sculptures. Look for Nicoli at the ArtWalk's Lower Level during the 2-day show.

Textiles is the specialty of Braunda Gilchrist, of Eagle Point. Braunda returns this year with her Beaded Velvet Burnout "Magic Wraps" - you'll find her next to Crater Lake Cellars Wine Tasting, on the Lower River ArtWalk in the Rogue River RV Park.

Cathy Spires, Eagle Point, will share her Water Color, Pastel & Gouache paintings from her "Cathy art that inSpires" cottage business. Her booth will also carry prints, art cards as well as "one-of a kind" Fine Art Gourds.

Don Leach, Medford woodturner, specializes in beautiful bowls, peppermills and clocks. Recently he launched "The Spirit of the Wood" website: http://www.thespiritofthewood.com to introduce interesting extensions of his art...

Alice Zelina Berger, will share her popular painted River Rock Frogs - they come in all shapes and sizes for you to fall in love with - in addition, Alice is an Award Winning Upper Rogue Artist and will display fine paintings and needlework.

Award Winning Pencil Artist Kim Ragsdale, of Trail, loves horses and people and looks for any opportunity to draw them or talk with them -- Kim will be featured artist in the Edgewater Inn Conference Room, during the two-day Shady Cove River ArtWalk. For Kim's biography and her many awards, visit: www.kimragsdale.com

Sher Antoine-Matlock of Shady Cove specializes in Pastel Landscapes - her Award Winning talents captures "Art to the Glory of God" . . .

Scott Lang, of Shady Cove, is an accomplished Watercolor/Acrylic Artist participating in the River ArtWalk; he will be located on Lower ArtWalk near Bridge

Dianna Clark, "Sky Creations", Eagle Point will have paintings, leather wall hangings, Native American masks, Dream Catchers, a new collection of Walking Sticks, and gourd art. Dianna can be located at Gate #3, East Bank, at Rogue River RV Park.

Tony Antonides, of Central Point, is talented award winning artist painting in watercolor with focus upon local and coastal scenes - here, he paints en plein air "the Cove" during the Shady Cove River ArtWalk.

Watercolor Artist Liz Rosier, Lake in the Hills, Illinois arriving via flight, from Chicago, Illinois, to visit with parents and to participate in this year's River ArtWalk. Liz will be featured on the Lower River ArtWalk, (next to the Wine Tasting), at the Rogue River RV Park.

R.B. "Bob" Faulkner, of Eagle Point, has received many awards - most recently at the Upper Rogue Artist Critique Luncheon and at a Grants Pass Art Show. Bob Faulkner is president of the Upper Rogue Artist Association and a teacher of the arts. Bob will paint en plein air along the banks of the Lower ArtWalk - near Gate #2.

Judi Steadman, "Manzanita Mania" receives great joy from taking old, long dead Manzanita and giving it new life as a beautiful sculpture, plant stands, and one-of-a-kind furniture pieces. Joining Judi in her booth is local sculptor Chris Mathews,who also works with manzanita to create unique ducks, geese and other creatures of nature.

Yvonne Kitchen, Talent, Oregon (Sculptor): Award Winning Artist Yvonne Kitchen will display her Bonze Sculptures, Polymer Clay Relief on Tile and Magnets along with Sterling Silver Equine Jewelry. Yvonne was accepted as an Associate Member of the Society of Animal Artists; received 1st Place Sculpture award at Death Valley Days for "Hobbled"; Lilly-Eternal Grace (Miniature horse mare), and juried into Western State Horse Expo.

"Gypsy Wizard" (pictured, left) won 1st place at Dancing Horse Farm Show, in Ohio and 3rd Place at Western States Horse Expo. Yvonne's newest addition: "Taking Flight" (White Tail Deer, pictured, right) has been entered at the Draft Horse Classic. In addition to bronzes, Yvonne will bring new sterling silver jewelry to this year's River ArtWalk. Her booth can be found on the green at Edgewater Inn.

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Gail O'Dell, Eagle Point, will display in the Edgewater Inn Conference Room her newest Semi-Precious Sterling Silver Jewelry. Gail and her husband spent Winter 2007 in Arizona and Nevada buying beautiful semi-precious stones as well as experiencing some hard rock mining in two active mines. At this year's River ArtWalk, Gail will have some awesome new material to present, including Rogue River Jasper pieces incorporated into her Sterling Silver Jewelry . . .

Lara Strazdas, Wildfx Art & Photography is new to the ArtWalk this year. Her nature photography, acrylic, pencil, scratchboard, pencil and graphite works will be displayed near Gate #2, along the Lower River ArtWalk - see: www.wildfxstudio.com

James L. Lettis, Cave Junction, Photographer
James Lettis recently retired from 33 years of city teaching and moved to Cave Junction, OR. His comment: "I can now devote time to my passion for photography and travel. My recent Chinese fortune cookie ready, "You discover treasures where others see nothing unusual." Nature, architecture, light and color all play a role in my photographic images. Through photography, I try to capture scenes from everyday life that we all take for granted. My hope is to show the beauty and cultural diversity that make us unique yet binds us together. The Way I See It: "Slow down and observe the beauty that surrounds us"

Robert Williamson, of Talent, Artist in Oils - paintings on canvas
Robert Williamson will display an exciting group of paintings in abstract geometric forms and fresh color palette painted on dimensional canvases - his booth is conveniently located on the Lower Level at Rogue River RV Park. Two of Robert Williamson's paintings were juried into "Expressions West"; an art show for West Cost Artists held at Coos Art Museum, Coos Bay, Oregon .

Debby Elder, of Shady Cove - "Painting from the Heart" Watercolors
In keeping with the Spirit of Shady Cove, the Upper Rogue Region, and celebrating the 150th birthday of the State of Oregon, the 5th annual River ArtWalk will feature Debby Elder, watercolorist, of Shady Cove and her collection of fine art painted to preserve Oregon's History. Debby will showcase watercolor paintings of the Timber Industry, Ranching, Pear Orchard Industry, Rodeo, and Native American Mi Wuk Indian. Located on "lower level" at Rogue River RV Park. Ironically, the Edgewater Inn, along with the Main Entrance to the River ArtWalk, was built on a local Lumber Mill which was destroyed, along with the Shady Cove Bridge, in the historic 1964 flood that unindated the town with several feet of water. Since then, the Lost Creek Dam was built to control floodwaters and, today, the Shady Cove Bridge is known as the gateway to Crater Lake National Park. Debby has received numerous awards; she is an active member of the Upper Rogue Artist Association. Numerous award winning Upper Rogue Artists, celebrating over 37 years of artistic talent and activity, will be featured throughout this two-day event.

Last year, Debby showed, for the first time, her fine art collection at the River ArtWalk; the positive response to her work and her love of art has taken her into a whirl wind year. She received commission from the Pear Blossom Festival to paint their 2009 Poster. As a new member of the Upper Rogue Artists Association she has brought energy and foresight to this professional group of artists and won 3rd Place Water Color at their Spring Critique Luncheon. Her new paintings include: "Last Load of the Day" (pictured above, left), "Logging Team", "Old Logger", "Ivory","Dance of Thanksgiving" and "Daffodils" - "Cochise Rodeo" (pictured above) which is from her 2007 collection. Look for Debby's booth on the Lower Level, at Rogue River RV Park.

Debby Elder was received the honor of painting the 2009 poster for the 56th annual Pear Blossom celebration.
(pictured above)

Janet Rawlings, Eagle Point, OR
Janet Rawlings is an Award winning Fine Artist using Soft Pastels or Charcoal in soft realism. Her art shows exceptional light and range of values. “Although disabled from fibromyalgia, being able to create art is the best therapy I can imagine”. She is a member of the Pastel Society of Oregon, Southern Oregon Society of Artists, The Artists’ Workshop and Art of The Way and does commissioned work and will be featured at River ArtWalk. Visit: www.myspace.com/janetrawlings for a slide show of her tremendous collection and varied talents.

Dorothy Dierks
Having been fascinated with artists and their paintings all my extremely busy working years, I found little bits of time around age 45 and started painting on my own with the help of videos, art books, and a few classes and later one excellent mentor. This continued on for the next 20 years and as retirement would have it I now have more time to pursue my painting frenzy. Living in Oregon all my life gave me the opportunity to fall for the beautiful ocean waves of our Oregon coast line. Ocean waves #1 on my painting list. in 2008 I joined the Upper Rogue Art Association and now am honored to have the position as president, newspaper correspondent and co-chairperson of the Upper Rogue Critique Luncheon, member of the Eagle Point Library Arts Advisory Committee, chosen poster paintings for the Shady Cove Fire Department, and chosen best of show form 2008 from the Upper Rogue Art Association paint out. My plan now is to make up for lost time and paint, paint, and then paint some more. those of you who think you would like to become an artist may consider this advice... THERE IS NO TIME LIKE THE PRESENT...... Sincerely, and love to all you future artists.......Dorothy L. Dierks

Dan Elster
Wildlife Photographer

Dan Elster is a Phoenix, Oregon based photographer specializing in birds and wildlife. Capturing behavior and the inclusion of habitat helps to define his style. All of his subjects are completely wild, no captive or "staged" shots. His photography serves as a reminder that we don't own the earth, we share it. Dan will be located on the upper level, near Gate #2, Rogue River RV Park. For more "capturing wild animals in wild places" Visit: www.elsterphotography.com

Debbie Twa Art
Debbie is an award winning artist who delights in capturing a glimpse of life on her canvas. If my art causes people pause and reflect on their lives and that brings a smile to their face or touches their soul, then my gift will have been shared as intended. Debbie does not name these two paintings, perhaps they speak for themselves. Debbie will show her fine paintings in the Edgewater Inn Conference Room during the River ArtWalk. .

ASPEN STREET STUDIOS
will be featured on the green, next to the pool, at Edgewater Inn during the August 8 & 9 River ArtWalk . . . .

Featured Aspen Street Studios artists:

PAUL BUNCH
Today people want to escape to simpler, happy places, which are becoming more difficult to find. I create visions of locales that are different than the typical, mundane things people see every day. My desire is to transport the viewer into a dreamlike, magical setting with each painting I create. Growing up in Phoenix, Arizona, I created pictures all the time, and ever since high school I have been painting. When I walk into my studio, I bring with me 30-years' experience as a graphic designer and illustrator. I received my Bachelor of Fine Arts in commercial art from Northern Arizona University focusing mainly on illustration.

In recent years, with the proliferation of new and exciting art materials, my interest in creating beautiful paintings has become stronger. Texture has always motivated my art, and I like to create unusual and idealistic scenes that captivate the imagination. My goal is to create a picture that the viewer can personally interact with, rather than just provide a skillful, photographic rendition of all the details. Approaching my scenes in an impressionistic fashion, I use surprising tools, techniques and elements in conjunction with acrylic paints to give a three-dimensional quality to my pictures. Included are painting implements such as credit cards cut in different-sized strips, and texturizing materials such as modeling paste, wrinkled tissue paper, cheesecloth, salt and glass beads. These techniques and materials, along with intriguing compositions of Tuscany and other romantic locales, have made many people comment that my paintings are different than anything they have ever seen before.

ADAM BUNCH
Pure fantasy and a sense of spirited adventure form the basis of my work. Strong design elements and themes are predominant, pulling everything together to make a bold statement.

From a very early age, art has captured my imagination and fueled my creative spirit. I grew up reading books and watching movies, that conjured up fantastical imagery in my mind, inspiring me to create worlds and characters of my own, on paper.

I like to experiment with many techniques, pushing the darks and lights as much as possible, seeing where the painting will take me. Every piece is a challenge, and offers up new and exciting discoveries.

The primary goal with each painting is to make the viewer feel as if they are being transported to another world and time, in which reality is both heightened and stretched beyond its boundaries.

 

JOHN SULLIVAN
I've been taught to paint what I see; however I prefer to paint as my heart dictates. Whether it's a heroic adventurer fighting against impossible odds, a faerie hovering in front of a puppy to gain its attention, or a wolf poking his nose out to smell the moist air of a redwood forest.

Though my medium is acrylics, my art is about the beauty of imagination and the wonder of adventure.

I was born in the deserts of Las Vegas, Nevada, and even as a child, I was captured by paper, crayons, and pencils. Adventure took me to Cal State University Fullerton where I received a Bachelor of Arts in Illustration. I was lured northward to the Pacific Northwest where I experienced the living beauty of the Redwoods and that was where my art first achieved its vibrant life!

My goal is to portray worlds beyond our current times and lives. Places that emphasize heroic struggles, lost worlds, romance and eldritch horrors from beyond the stars. Look with me and experience the wonder, mystery and splendor of Adventure with a touch of fantasy.

 

 

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Participating Performing Artists

"The Relief" (Band) from Eagle Point

Band members include (Eagle Point High School graduates) the Doran brothers; Chris Doran will perform on Guitar, Keys and as Lead Vocals; Spenser Doran, on Percussion; and, Shane Kell, on Bass, Synth and Keys. Their friendship goes back in history to their childhood. Newest member of group is Jesse Kennemer, of Grants Pass, performing Lead Electric Guitar. These natural born performers were destined to create a band that would provide them opportunity to experiment and experience reality through their performing arts.

"The Relief" began their professional career in 2008, with appearances including the Summer Concert Series at Agate Ridge Vineyard, Brittney Ride for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, private birthday parties, weddings, non-profits and other events including the Talent Art & Music Festival (July 26), and the Brittney "Battle of the Bands" (August 1st), at Touvelle Lodge, known for their "simply southern Oregon" live music.

While addicted to rock, this versatile group is capable of performing any style music for any style venue. At the River ArtWalk, "The Relief" will concentrate on a Vintage Blues sound, on deck while cantilevered out over the scenic Rogue River, from 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Rogue River RV Park, in the heart of Shady Cove.

Performing on stage at Rogue River RV Park, Saturday, August 8th, from 2:30 p.m. to art show closing at 5:00 p.m.

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Participating Artists - 2009

Section #1 - Main Entrance
EDGEWATER INN (Conference Room)
Debbie C. Twa, Medford (Pastels, Oils)
Kim Ragsdale, Trail, (Pencil)
Carl Seyboldt, Eagle Point (Western - Wildlife)
Karen Cain-Smith, Shady Cove (Oil)
Gail O’Dell, Eagle Point (Semi-Precious Sterling Silver Jewelry)
David Irwin, Butte Falls (Fine Art Photography/Prints)
   
TENTED GALLERY (Adjacent to Conference Room)
Patricia Pierce, Gold Hill, (Acrylic Landscapes & Graphite Portraits)
Lyn Rogers, Brookings, OR ( Conk and Scrimshaw on Ivory & OILS)
Peggie Foy, Medford (Western Wildlife and Aviation)
Bonnie Kettering, Applegate (Acrylic)
Lynn Whipp, Jacksonville (Jewelry Design)
Russ Walker, Medford (Award Winning Wildlife Artist)
James L. Lettis, Cave Junction, (Photographer)
Jamie Manue, Shady Cove (Glass Sculptures)
Langelier Sculptures, Springfield, OR (Metal Art/Sculptures)
Shady Cove Business Association & Mascot: “Shady Chick”
Shady Cove Boosters
City of Shady Cove - Census Bureau
Shady Cove Fire District #4 – Celebrate Smokey’s 65th on Sunday at the Shady Cove Fire Station - Noon to 3 p.m.
Rick Mandernach, Instant Concrete Art (Stepping Stones)
Trolee Korn * Lana Lee, Shady Cove (Gourmet Popcorn)
Extreme Caffeine * Karen Solwick * (Iced Coffee, Smoothies, etc)
 
Section #2
EDGEWATER BREEZEWAY - ON THE GREEN
Alice Zelina Berger, Eagle Point (Mixed Media - River Frogs)
Mary Pedrick, Butte Falls, (Jewelry Designer)
Janet Blight, Medford (Oil Paintings)
Aspen Street Gallery, Medford (Acrylic Paintings & Prints) John Sullivan * Pamela Sullivan (vintage hats) * Paul Bunch
Shauna Engbrecht, Central Point (Acrylic & pastel)
Marybeth Hines, Eagle Point (Acrylic)
Janet Rawlings, Eagle Point (Soft realism in soft Pastels or Charcoal)
Jerry Armstrong, Medford (Oil)
Mark Parker, Eagle Point, Custom Furniture (including small boats)
Bob & Carol Sharp, Sharp Design Studios, Medford (Gemstones & Sterling Silver Handcrafted Jewelry)
Yvonne Kitchen, Talent, (Bronze, Sterling Silver, Polymer Clay on Tiles)
 
A pathway, under the Shady Cove Bridge, connects Edgewater Inn and Rogue River RV Park - a 700' bank parallels the scenic Rogue River at the RV Park and provides an artistic venue for both visual and performing artists to display their works . . .
 
Section #3
ROGUE RIVER RV PARK LOWER RIVER ARTWALK (Gate #2 Entrance)

(along the River Bank)
Judi Steadman dba: Manzanita Mania (Manzanita Wood & Stone)
Lara Strazdas, Jacksonville (Wildfx Art & Photography)
Judy Elliott, dba: Dragonfly Designs by Judy (Textiles: Japanese Happi Coats)
Cathy Spires, Eagle Point (Mixed Media, including original Gourd Art)
Scott Lang (Shady Cove)
Victoria Lane, Ashland (Photography)
Chickadee, Shady Cove (Garden Art)
Jim Kanitz, Shady Cove (Wood Furniture & Photography)
R. B. "Bob" Faulkner, Eagle Point (Mixed Media)

 
Section #3
continues along Lower ArtWalk Pathway
(Resting Area)
Judy Elliott (Dragon Fly Designs – Art to Wear (featuring: Happi Coats)
Jack & Lynn Staton, Gold Hill (Mt. Valley Designs-Jewelry)
Don Leach, Medford (Wood Turner "Spirit of the Wood")
Robert Williamson, Phoenix (Oil Paintings on Canvas)
Nicoli Alexander, Grants Pass (Master Jeweler, Gem Cutter and Carver)
Debby Elder, Shady Cove (Watercolors)
Elaine Frenett, Jacksonville (Water Media, Books and Found Objects Donna Jean Morris, Ashland (Acrylic Painting)
Sandy Cathcart, Prospect (Acrylic/Oils/Photography)
John & Dana Borges, Shady Cove (Photography & Mixed Media
Jeri Hill, Stained Glass * Suzanne Sherrets, Stained Glass
Liz Rosier, Lake in the Hills (Chicago), Illinois (Watercolor & Photography)
Crater Lake Cellars (Wine Tasting)
Braunda Gilchrist, Eagle Point (Textiles)
Mary McCaffety, Medford ("Eye Candy")
Connie Drane & Idabelle Andrews, Eagle Point (Beaded Jewelry)
We're All Nuts, Talent (Cinnamon Roasted Almonds)
Lorie Easlick, Eagle Point (Wine Not?)
Athenna & Donna Jean Morris, Medford
Rob Ray Taylor, Talent (Oil & Mixed Media)
   
ARTWALK MUSIC DECK
- Featuring local Musicians over looking the scenic Rogue River at "The Cove" . . . umbrella seating
   
Section 4
ROGUE RIVER RV PARK - UPPER LEVEL ARTWALK
ARTWALK CANTINA
Tony & Carol Antonides, Central Point (Watercolor Paintings)
Dan Elster, Phoenix (Photographer)
Bobbie Shultz, Talent (Watercolor Pet Portraits)
Lori Paxton, Butte Falls (Photography)
Ruthanne Bray, Butte Falls (Watercolor Paintings & Photographer)
Leona Haiker, Shady Cove (Clay/Watercolor/Pastels)
Cheryl Magellen, White City (Pastel, Oil, Graphite)
Laureen Bong, Shady Cove (Lori’s Pastels)
Dorothy L. Dierks, Shady Cove (Oil & Acrylic)
Robin Nilsson, Waters Gulch, Jacksonville (Natural Soaps)
Gary & Phyllis Preslar, Grants Pass (Wood Carvings & Bonsai)
Maggie Bezuhly, Central Point (Pastel Chalk and Acrylic Painting)
Material Girls of Shady Cove ("Opportunity Quilt)
Upper Rogue Community Center ("Rubber Duck Adoptions")
Susan Moran, Bellevue, WA (Glass Beads of Czech Glass – Wire)
Louis Ruth, Shuttertime One Photography, Medford

Wanda Tumey & Terry Davis, Medford (Gourd Art)
Salvioli's Italian Kitchen (mobile kitchen) at RV Park Pavilion
Hawaiian Shaved Ice
Gloria & Wayne Johnson, Creative Everything
Christy Allwardt, Shady Cove (Succulents in Garden Art)

 

EAST BANK ARTWALK (Gate #3 Entrance)
Mel Bugg, Medford (Nestle Ice Cream Cart)
Mel Coffman, Seattle, WA (Metal Art)
(Boat Ramp)
Dave Christy, Gold Hill (VIN Valets)
Anita Yager, Grants Pass (Precious Metals & Natural Gemstones)
JoAnn Manzone, Dreamweaving Designs, Ashland (Fiber Arts)
Cindy Whitfield, (Design and Make Wearable Art)
Dianna Clark, Eagle Point (Leather Native American Masks, etc)
Renate Gyuro, White City (Alpaca Fiber Artist)
Linda Blair, Bonanza (Timberline Stained Glass)
. . . and, still others!
 

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FREE Parking & Shuttle Service
Across from Two Pines Smokehouse and at Premier West Bank.

Convenient "Fee Parking" in Jackson County Regional Park, Rogue River Drive.

Sponsored by the Upper Rogue Regional Tourism Alliance (URRTA) - for the purpose of "connecting people with artistic passion to make a difference" - (Building Community thru the Arts).

Info: 541-821-4700 - email: chamber@upperrogue.org

2008 Poster

Shady Cove River Art Walk is a non-profit event to build the spirit of the arts by connecting
people and passion to make a difference.

Upper Rogue Regional Tourism Alliance
Call 41-8878-3626
Email: chamber@upperrogue.org