Collage Portrait Workshop at TaborSpace

Collage Portrait Workshop at TaborSpace

Posted by on Feb 1, 2012 in Blog, Mix Media Workshops | No Comments

Saturday, February 18th, 2012 9:30 to 3:30  class fee $45 Learn the beauty of portrait collage with Theresa Weil. Develop your portrait by layering  cut paper pieces with varied patterns, textures and colors. This in-depth workshop gives you time to create, share, and enjoy an 11″x14″ mixed media/collage portrait.  Send me your email if you ...

Dougy Center Portrait Complete

Dougy Center Portrait Complete

Posted by on Feb 1, 2012 in Because SHE Cares, Blog | No Comments

Donna Schuurman, Executive Director I just finshed Donna’s portrait,  the director of  The Dougy Center. It  provides a safe place for children, teens, young adults and their families who are grieving a death to share their experiences. They do this through peer support groups, education, and training.  Check out their website is www.dougycenter.org!

Crackling Leaf Tree

Crackling Leaf Tree

Posted by on Jan 2, 2012 in Blog, Fresh from the Studio | No Comments

Bringing new life to an old window gives me such joy! I created this window for clients who need art over their fireplace mantle. A variety of materials are used to create this art and patience is required because oil paint does not dry quickly on glass. In order to do reverse painting, I feel ...

Because She Cares Project – CCA Portrait

Because She Cares Project – CCA Portrait

Posted by on Jan 2, 2012 in Because SHE Cares, Blog | No Comments

Children’s Cancer Association is a great organization located in Portland. It helps children and families dealing with cancer and cancer treatment. CCA was started by Regina and Cliff Ellis in honor of  their daughter, Alex, who died from cancer. I met them when Alex and my son, Elliot attended preschool together. My son is graduating ...

Dress for Success Portrait

Dress for Success Portrait

Posted by on Sep 23, 2011 in Because SHE Cares, Blog | No Comments

Barb Attridge’s portrait is now finished. It was lost of fun creating her and very colorful too! Dress for Success is a great organization that helps women get ready for interviews which lead to great job placement in the  Portland Metro area. Check out all they do at their website www.DressFor Success Oregon.com.

Latest Commission Work Unveiled

Latest Commission Work Unveiled

Posted by on Sep 16, 2011 in Blog | No Comments

This commission has just been finished and is adorning my wonderful client’s house. Take a look at ” Flowers for Elena” a  recycled window-reverse glass painting with glass beads and glass paint on the front side of the window. If you have a wall that is crying out for adornment – ask me how I ...

Portrait Project Back on Track

Portrait Project Back on Track

Posted by on Sep 16, 2011 in Because SHE Cares, Blog | No Comments

Hi all,  Hope your summer 2011 was great!  I am back in the studio, working on more portraits! I just finished Teri Lorenzen, of Raphael House,(pictured here).  I am still looking for an executive director of a non-profit that is an Africa American, if you know of anyone, please send it to! Hope you have ...

EveryDay Wine Show – Opening this Thurday 4/28!

Posted by on Apr 24, 2011 in Blog | No Comments

Come by and share a glass of cheer and see my latest mixed media works at Every Day Wine.  I will be there on Thursday 4/28 and Saturday 4/30 from 4:30 till 9 pm! (15th and NE Alberta Streets in Portland) I have some whimsical birds, soft landscapes and a few crazy portraits to share ...

Latest Portrait – Hot off the Easel!

Posted by on Apr 24, 2011 in Because SHE Cares, Blog | No Comments

Here is Kathy Oliver from Outside In. One of the women I am featuring in my latest body of work – “Because SHE Cares” Portraits of Woman Who Lead Oregon’s Non Profits.  

Portrait Project Grabs Sisters and Ashland, OR

Posted by on Mar 3, 2011 in Because SHE Cares, Blog | No Comments

Two more wonderful groups have joined in the Because SHE Cares Portrait Project! Tricia Snell of Caldera, located in Sisters and Denise Baxter of Ashland Art Center.They are my newest portrait subjects. Check out the great work these two organizations do for youth in their local areas. Their links are; www.calderaarts.org and www.AshlandArtCenter.org