The Art Walk of 12 July 2008 - report by Horst, photos by Steve Combs

Under a perfect blue sky Artist Pete Chasar started his “Guided Tour of the Art Walk” at the Manley Art Center, where the theme of the month was ”the 4th of July.” “Taste O Honey” provided the entertainment. This was their first appearance at Manley. “We want them back again next month,” was the unanimous opinion of the Manley governing board.

Next tour stop was at Signatures Gallery. The artist of the month was Lihua Zhao who showed her large colorful oils of, what I would call “Contemporary Chinese art,” although you have to see for yourself to appreciate her own personal style. Sandy Bonnie, the gallery owner gave a brief talk entitled “what is GOOD art?” If I can summarize in a sentence: good art is what YOU like. She gave some tips on how to start collecting.

Next door at “Eyes for Art” Gold Beach artist Lorraine Filippone showed her abstract expressionist art. There wasn’t enough space for more than one of her giant canvasses, but Steve Combs, our Art Walk photographer, caught her in front of it.

At the next stop Susie and Dennis, the owner of “Wright’s Custom Framing” in Crescent City, proudly showed their brand new Brookings store to the Art Walkers. Sara Broderick, artist and art teacher at the local colleges, exhibited her art and did a continuous demo. Some of the artists coming through were happy to see Susie and Dennis in Brookings. “Now we don’t have to drive all the way to Crescent City to get our stuff framed.”

At Words and Pictures tour guide Pete took a brake, changed coats, and gave a brief, highly interesting talk about “Advertising and Art.” Pete should know, he spent a career in advertising. He was followed by Audi Stanton, the other featured artist, who talked briefly about her work. As usual, at 5:30, one of the local writers presented his “poetry.” This time it was Clif Siple from Nesica Beach, who wore a Scottish Kilt to emphasize what he had to say.

The last tour stop was the library, at present our largest exhibit hall. The show there featured artists who will participate in the upcoming “Festival of the Arts” on the Boardwalk by the harbor. The high point for the art-walking children was one of librarian-artist Dori Blodget’s “Paint Along for Kids.” Although I saw several adults around her table swinging brushes, among them Wilhelm Schlichting, feature editor and “Ragged Edge” writer of our PILOT. He showed me the result. I’m not sure I’d call it art.

That’s all for today. Apologies to those venues, artists, and musician I didn’t mention for lack of space. Although, you may find yourself pictured on one of Steve’s photos below. Also look at Nola’s web site www.wildriverscoastart.com and see the shots she took.

Horst

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