Category: Artists

I am evolving and curious. I like to try new things. For the last year, I have been working on collage and the many ways to use it.

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We are all creative beings and this path of creativity has carried me throughout my entire life. When plein air painting became difficult I returned to my original childhood craft of cut and paste. Collage now tells the story of my creative process.

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Heather Smith is a nature-inspired paper-quilling and mixed media artist living in Hillsboro, Oregon. She is a member of the North American and English Quilling Guilds, and Oregon Botanical Artists. Her fascination with creating art has drawn her to a variety of artistic mediums, explored over decades. Self-taught, she began paper quilling in 2014 and it now takes center stage in most of her work.

As a teaching artist, Heather enjoys sharing the unique and versatile art of paper quilling with others. She regularly gives classes at The Walter’s Cultural Arts Center and founded The Hillsboro Paper Quilling Club in 2023 to expand interest in and knowledge of paper quilling. When not in her studio, she is out in nature with her spouse of 30 years, photographing and exploring the beautiful Pacific Northwest, gathering inspiration for her next works.

More of Heather’s work can be found in the Second Glances Exhibit at the Hillsboro Civic Center until December 20th.

You can find Heather online @Dalliance Creations Art Lab.

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I am Kavita Gavand, papercrafter from Portland, Oregon. My work includes designing and creating handcrafted cards, 2D wall art, 3D coffee table art using mixed media (alcohol/ pigment inks, watercolors, markers) and various shaping/ molding techniques

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Kate McCallum moved to Oregon from the United Kingdom five years ago, and immediately fell in love with the big trees and rich ecologies. She bought a small piece of land in Gales Creek shortly after it was logged, and has been working to replant it with healthy, diverse forest that she intends to steward for the rest of her life. Exploring the muddy land, she discovered a vein of thick, moldable clay, and embarked on a new exploration of ceramics, digging and processing the clay and learning to pit-fire it the ancient way. She has since branched out into using other clays as well, including commercial ones, but still works with the experimental, unpredictable art of pit-firing.

Kate studied sculpture in the UK (though never ceramics), and then went on to do an interdisciplinary PhD that brought together art practice, mathematics and linguistics. She now teaches classes on research, mathematics, and science and art, at Pacific Northwest College of Art, Pacific University, and Portland Community College.

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I enjoy playing with various art mediums. Natural beauty of all seasons is subject of my artwork.

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Meeghen Gough Bio

A consummate lover of all things artsy, Meeghen has pursued her passion for creating and teaching art since childhood. Between raising and homeschooling her six children- the first four through high school- she has pursued collegiate studies including graphic communications, elementary education, countless non-credit art classes, and is currently pursuing a masters’ in art education. During this time she has taught art classes to students kindergarten through high school senior in many different settings including homeschool groups and co-ops, art studios, community rec centers and a private school. When she’s not teaching or studying, you’ll find Meeghen making art of some kind.
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Most of my life I have journaled my experiences by creating images with words. My artwork combines intricate and, at times, very simple images, often inspired by nature. These pieces expanded ways to convey more color and depth to journalling becoming the stand-alone pieces you see here. I use combinations of Ink, Watercolor, and Colored Pencils to create my abstract artwork. I have long been inspired by the glassworks of Frank Lloyd Wright’s windows, Stained Glass panels in places of worship, and lamp work. I have incorporated my skills as a silversmith, jeweler and sculptor to make my one-of-a-kind artwork.

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I am 9 years old. I have enjoyed art ever since I learnt to draw and play with clay. My favorite mediums are clay and graphite for shading in perspective drawings.

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Cherie Savoie Tintary
My love for old paper goes back to my childhood when my great aunt Bettye owned an antique business, so at an early age I appreciated ephemera. My grandmother gave me my first vintage photograph when I was 12. I am the keeper of our family heirlooms. My materials come from estate sales and items friends donate to me. I never buy online or pull images from the internet. Instead, I use magazines and books from 1890-1980, the older the better. Collage keeps my mental health in check. I find beauty in making something new from magazines that would just be sitting in a basement otherwise. I love the versatility of working with paper; there are so many options when it comes to cutting, pasting, and tearing. My work evokes nostalgia, often triggering a memory from someone’s past.

Before becoming a collage artist, I was a photographer who shot 35mm film. I studied historic photo processes and traveled to England and New York for workshops, visiting the birth places of photography.
I studied photography and art at Chaffey College in Southern California from 2006-2011, while I worked as a hairstylist.
I have found a connection with the collage community in Oregon and Washington, participating in several collectives. The one I’m most active in is the PNW Collage Collective. We have meet ups and do group art shows, including a group show at Powells in June.
I’m in Second Glances at the Hillsboro Civic Center until Dec 20th, and The Curio at The Reser Gallery until Dec 23rd.
I have been in over 20 publications and I’m part of the mail art movement, allowing me to take part in art shows around the world.
I turned fifty this year, so my new works are about nostalgia for the place I grew up, places I have traveled to, and creative places collage has allowed me to venture to. When I’m not making art, I’m hanging out in Forest Grove with my husband, Lee, and our little dog, Dolly.

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Kole Meinhart is student at Pacific University and a dedicated photographer whose love for the outdoors comes alive in his art. His work often embraces the natural world, showcasing subjects immersed in landscapes or celebrating the environment itself. Through his artistic journey, Kole’s photographs capture his deep appreciation for nature, inviting viewers to see the world with a renewed sense of wonder and passion.

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My name is Stevie Woods and I am an artist. Being an artist is a beautiful experience that takes dedication to a craft. I am a maker. I work predominantly in the area of oil painting, specifically portraiture and still life. However, I am also known for my work in Mixed Media, Drawing, Encaustic, Illustration and of course Murals. Basically, if the media inspires me, I uses it. I try not to limit myself. I completed my Masters of Fine Arts Degree in Illustration with an emphasis in drawing and painting from the Academy of Art University in 2017. I have been teaching art for 22 years. I am the Drawing and Painting professor at Pacific University and I am the gallery coordinator at the Cawein Gallery.

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Mother of 2 using art as therapy to heal from our worlds trauma and help people see the strength of a mother

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I live in the Portland Metro area. I have a home studio, but I also always carry a sketchbook and art tools with me when I travel. I spend a lot of time on the Oregon Coast and love to paint landscapes and travel scenes when I am away from home.
I primarily work in mixed media using collage elements as the base adding layers of acrylic paint. I enjoy seeing the painting take shape, sometimes going a different direction than I imagined. I often use found objects, recycled paper, and natural elements like leaves. I enjoy the challenge of taking something discarded and giving it new life.

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Marco has been an artist for as long as he can remember with an emphasis on sketchy pieces that show a bit of the process in the finished work. He is the illustrator of four childrens’s books and has filled countless sketchbooks with drawings of people, places, animals, and imaginary characters. An absolute love of animals and the natural world is the driving force behind the subject matter of most of his works He paints in a combination of ink, watercolor, oil and acrylic and takes commissions in the afore mentioned mediums

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Welcome to the vibrant world of Nadia Shaik (Nakia Shade), a professional multimedia writer, artist, and storyteller.

As a Semi-Finalist for America’s Next Great Author (2022) and the writer behind Climate Keepers: Agents of Project Zero (2022) with Dark Horse Comics, Nadia brings a distinctive voice to every project. Her work blends the rich influences of South Asian and African Diaspora cultures with speculative fiction and folktales, creating immersive narratives that captivate and inspire.

Nadia’s artwork features a unique mix of origami paper, washi tape, acrylic markers, and intricate paper-cutting techniques. Her pieces evoke both nostalgia and curiosity, celebrating diverse characters with richly detailed representations of Black and Brown identities.

The artwork on display is from Song of Wata: Volume 1, an adult speculative folk-fiction novel that exemplifies Nadia’s passion for storytelling through stunning visuals and meaningful narratives.

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bio.site/nakiashade

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I grew up a child of well-known artist parents in Trinidad California, a small town known for its rain, fog, and coastal scenery. I spent most of my time outside at the beach, rivers, and in the woods which created a strong connection to nature. I studied drawing, painting, collage and ceramics; graduating from Humboldt State University with a bachelor’s degree in art. I treasure nature and animals, which have been incorporated into most of my pieces.
The Pacific Northwest and Mojave Desert provide a natural beauty that continues to inspire the development of my work. In my studio I can call on past and current experiences, visions and illustrations to create these unique impressions of the natural world. My physical journeys are reflected in my designs and I am intrigued to follow this path and see where it takes my art. I keep exploring the outdoors to develop this vision of the natural world as I see it.

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Up and coming costume designer, Austin has been designing for 8 years. And now at the age of 15 he has started his own business of designing and creating doll gowns.

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Born and raised in Oregon, surrounded by beautiful scenery, lush plants and a love for color, nothing can put a smile on my face like a bouquet of flowers. I love the vibrancy, the smell, and the warmth it brings to a home. I love how we give flowers for any occasion; forgiveness, celebration, sorrow, and of course love. Flowers are the keys to many hearts, and I hope to unlock some through my paintings!

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I make whimsical and unique Bees and other animals out of wool.

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I am always interested in trying new techniques in photography and my collection of work reflects that. Areas of particular interest to me are liquids, including splash photography, floral patterns created by repetition, composites, macro, nature, portraits and landscapes.

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I am a multi-potentialite with a curiosity for all that is creative, colorful and artistic. I have a technical background having spent 8+ years in the Information Technology industry which helps me further my artistic skills in the ever advancing digital age as well. I delve in different mediums of art ranging from oils, acrylic, water, pastels both oil and soft, wood, silver and digital painting. I also have an education in 3D lighting and surfacing and enjoy it as much as my additional career as a professional photographer. I live with my family which includes my husband, and 2 boys in Portland, OR.

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Native Oregonian who has lived in Washington Co. most of my life. I am a mixed media painter and a printmaker. My inspiration is OREGON, and the natural beauty that is here. I love texture, color and exploring different techniques in my painting.

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