Meet Christopher Bibby

Stopping by to visit Chris is always a treat.  His soft spoken demeanor kept my attention while I listened to his latest direction of his painting.  His studio is in a large garage at the back of his house, it's cozy and heated by a woodstove.  

Chris tends to the fire.

paints in their bins.

paintings are displayed while another is in progress.

brushes.

Completed paintings.

studio.

the table where it all happens.

books.

a possible break from painting to exercise.

guitar.

Chris shows me how two paintings can go together one way...

and then be turned in another direction to create a completely different painting.  

and another direction.

and another.

Chris also showed me his line drawings on panel.

Thanks Chris!  

Traveling to the artist studios

Now that I have more time during the day, I am able to travel to visit studios, shows and openings.
Recently, I caught up with Corrine Loomis Dietz and saw her culmination of work from the last three months.

For three months, Corrine worked in the gallery space at Chemeketa Community College...day in and day out, she experimented with new ideas.

What's so great about this?  It's the freedom to try new ideas and to work in a fishbowl of activity at the campus.

After creating these colorful "pours" of artwork, Corrine needed to figured out how they could be presented to the public.  These pieces were attached to wire mesh and were hung from the ceiling.

Corrine tried new ideas like this piece...pouring onto the paper and then applying color onto it.   I enjoyed the texture that came through in a subtle way.  

I enjoyed this piece.  We discussed the structures being held up by an image of her husband Curt.  This piece held our conversation.

  

This was one of my favorites.  

More experimentation.

Here is another one of Corrine's poured pieces but this time she experimented by placing it onto aluminum.  

How can you not like this guy!  Another favorite of mine.  Thanks Corrie for a fun afternoon.  

Liz McDonald - "The Figure"

For the month of February, we are showing online works by Liz McDonald.

Liz loves the freedom to change and exaggerate features to enhance her composition or concept.  The influence of modern art, along with her appreciation of the contradictions in the human experience, have helped her make these choices.

Liz embraces solitude.  She believes that quiet stirs the creative imagination and allows her to develop almost subconsciously.

Each of these paintings are available for sale.  

Inquire by calling 503-581-3229 or email mzeek@comast.net.  

We will be happy to ship to your doorstep!  

"Continental Swimmer"

Acrylic

16" x 20"

$600

"Beach Towels"

Acrylic

12" x 12"

$400

"Orange Swimmer"

Acrylic

12" x 16"

$500

"Two Swimmers at the Stairwell"

Acrylic

10" x 10"

$300

"Triplets"

Acrylic

18" x 24"

$600

"Waterfall"

Acrylic on panel

16" x 20"

$600

"Blue on Blue"

Acrylic

12" x 12" 

$400

"Black Suites"

Acrylic

10" x 10"

$300

"At the Window"

Acrylic

9" x 12"

$300

"Two Girls with Tree"

Acrylic

10" x 10"

$300

"Windy Day"

Acrylic

10" x 10"

$300

Our open house slash gallery

was today and I forgot to take photos!  I ended up chatting with so many friends that I ended up taking shots after everyone left.
So...I thought I'd at least post these to show how the gallery space looks and where I have placed my office and extra work.  Thank you all for stopping by today, the weather was perfect as well as everyone who came.

I love looking in after dark.

Gramps enjoyed the showing

On the left is a new Kristin Kuhns and below that is a Jed Thomas Monoprint.

Top right is Nyla Pilon and below that is "Yellow Sky" by Jon Colburn.

We gave out free passes to the Willamette University's Hallie Ford Museum and talked about the benefits of joining...Best kept secret in Salem.  

This is the new Kristin Kuhn's painting.

The large piece is by Robert Bibler, right of that (top down) is Jon Colburn, below that is Nancy Lindburg (sold) and below Nancy's is Darcie Leighty's landscape.

The colorful table is by Elizabeth McDonald.

On the panel to the left is John VanDreal's "Figure with Drape", below that is a small figure piece by Margie Lee.  On the wall, top left is Diane Culhane, below is Annie Meyer.  Top right is Robert Schlegel's house and below this is a piece by Patricia Giraud.  

Our ARTBLOX machine...ready for dispensing.

Sweet little piece by Dave Nichols...cardboard nude.

As always...a wonderful piece by Jon Jay Cruson.  Love.

These top two pieces are by Joshua Stringer...you need to see these up close.  

The bird is by Robert Schlegel.

Gramps waiting.  

From the gallery, looking back at the house.  Below is the office where we have our overflow of artwork.  

Walking from the house to the gallery, this is the back deck. 

Office and artwork

Room for visitors.  

My space..yes, that's an old refrigerator door on the wall.  

So...if you were unable to stop over today, be sure and give us a call and we'll be  happy to show you the space.