Another year teaching painting classes to interesting and talented students at the Multnomah Arts Center and another rewarding year supporting their arts education program!  It has been a wonderful 8 years and I am happy to be participating again in the upcoming MAC Instructors Show.

This November, the MAC Gallery will be showcasing the creative works of their instructors, including a selection of my latest pieces.  You can come to the opening reception this Friday, November 2, from 5 to 7pm, and see paintings, prints, metal arts, ceramics, textile arts and more.  Maybe you will even be inspired to sign up for an upcoming class!

Opening Reception:  Nov 2, 2012, 5 – 7pm
Show Dates:  Nov 2 – 28, 2012

Multnomah Arts Center

7688 SW Capitol Hwy

Portland, OR 97219

It is that time again!  I am excited to be a featured artist for my fourth annual Portland Open Studios tour this month, and I invite you to join me for an inside look at my latest work.  The weather is still fantastic, so don’t miss this unique opportunity to get out of the house to visit the private work spaces of 100+ local artists in the Portland area and get up close and personal with the artists, their creative process and their work.  We will have our studios open the 2nd and 3rd weekends of October (Oct. 13, 14, 20 and 21, 2012) from 10am – 5pm.

To take advantage of this special tour, purchase a $5 map and ticket good for two adults (children under 18 are free) and for all four days.  Even better, a $15 Tour Guide includes the ticket, images of the artists’ work, a fold-out map, and a 2013 datebook.

Tour Guides can be purchased online at www.portlandopenstudios.com or are available at all New Seasons, and Muse, Collage, I’ve Been Framed, and Columbia Art, from participating artists and many other retail locations throughout the Portland metro area.

If you would rather navigate the tour from your smart phone, then the Portland Open Studios iPhone app is your best ticket option.  The app includes studio navigation via Google Map, the ability to add notes for future reference and search artist by name or media. Go to the app store to get yours for only $9.99.

Check the blog for last minute updates as well as articles about select artists and special offers for tour visitors: http://www.portlandopenstudios.com/news/

Hope to see you on the tour October 13, 14, and 20, 21, 10am-5pm!

Since the weather is still nice, join me and 9 other artists from Portland Open Studios this Saturday, September 29th, while we demonstrate our process and share our techniques.  I am not sure yet what inspiration will hit me tomorrow, but you can be sure I will be making the most of the sunshine and the downtown vibe!  We will be at  at Director Park (SW Park and SW Yamhill) between 11am and 5pm.  And while you are there, check out the art show and buy a tour guide for the 2012 Annual Portland Open Studios.  Who knows?  You may find some inspiration of your own to take home!

Demonstrating artists will include Christopher Bibby, Jennifer Cutshall, Jason Kappus, Carolyne Landon, Theresa Andreas-O’Leary, Barbara Paanakker, and Yer Vue.