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Alex Gnefkow and Kaylene Cooper / Gnefknacks Ceramics Gnefknacks is the collaborative ceramic project of artists Alex and Kay, a creative duo whose shared passion for clay brings whimsical, functional art into everyday life. Since 2023, they have been working side by side to craft one-of-a-kind ceramic pieces that are as playful as they are […]
Joan Hester / Mountain Modern Jewelry Joan Hester is a cloisonné artist and silversmith whose work brings together ancient techniques with a fresh, modern sensibility. She creates jewelry in silver and gold, often accented with semi-precious stones that add depth, texture, and color to her designs. Each piece is both carefully crafted and artfully composed,
Pamela Beaverson “I love problem solving, which for me is one of the biggest draws of making art. Visually recreating how I feel and what I see is a problem that I never fully solve. There is always more to learn. I can always do better. Making art is the perfect blend of expressing the
John Runnels Runnels paints in the impressionistic style and prefers to work in oil on larger canvases. Capturing the movement of our quaking aspen trees in all seasons. He also paints abstract designs. Raised in the Colorado mountains, John loved the outdoors and spent his summers in the Spanish Peaks with his Grandparents. After Graduating
Justin LeBart / Journeyman Ceramics Justin LeBart is a skilled ceramic artist and educator based in Bend, Oregon, known for his playful yet functional pottery. With a background in sculpture and a passion for teaching, he uses clay as a tool for mindfulness, creating joy and connection through both his art and teaching. “Through meaningful
Cathy Jordan Cathy Jordan’s journey into woodworking began in her childhood, observing her father craft in his woodshop. Upon retiring, she embraced this passion, relying on minimal power tools, abundant elbow grease, and her vivid imagination. Cathy meticulously selects special woods, collaborating with the material to reveal the hidden beauty of its grains and shapes,
Ross Mercer / Ross Mercer Fine Art Ross began painting seriously in 2012, drawing inspiration from a background in mathematics and physics. Self-taught and experimental, Ross’s large-scale abstract works often feature hidden equations or references to scientific milestones. His art explores the intersection of physics and creativity, with themes ranging from quantum mechanics to gravitational
Denise Harrison / Sterling Echoes Denise Harrison specializes in creating unique and custom-made fine jewelry pieces using high-quality materials such as sterling silver, gold, diamonds, and gemstones that capture and preserve memories. Her creative process involves transforming inspiration from photographs, drawings, or even everyday objects like a glass of beer into wearable pieces of art.
Mary Moore Mary’s ceramic figures are focused on a progression of ideas based on childhood memories of myths and fairytales. She feels those old stories are universal and reveal parts of ourselves. Her ceramic work primarily uses underglazes and washes to obtain the desired colors and effects. Many of her pieces are embellished using a
Tammy McCullough / Chickadee Creations by Tammy Tammy’s inspiration transpires from living in Central Oregon with its diverse animal population (wild and domesticated). She loves the beauty, joy, and humor of our furry/feathered friends. “I am a woolgatherer. My artistry is an expression of heart and nature singing a duet. ” – Tammy McCullough Working
