If you know of someone or if YOU would like to become an Artist of the Month. We welcome all mediums and talents.   Contact Pam Murray @ 801 674-2546 (text is ok).

November 2024 Artist of the month:

PICASSO OF THE ANDES
Edilberto Merida

Edilberto Rodriguez Mérida (* Cusco , Peru , 24 of February of 1927 - 7 of June of 2009 ) is one of the most outstanding artists Peruvians of the twentieth century .
Edilberto was born in the San Cristóbal neighborhood (Cusco), in 1927. He is an artist who distances himself from traditional imaginers, by creating grotesque characters with exaggerated features (head, hands and feet), which he used to show the daily life of Andean farmers and their hard work. He is known as a sculptor of " protest clay ". To César what is César's, Mérida invents a variant of expressionism, called by Ricardo Cuya Vera Indian Expressionism . His work has worldwide acceptance for having a very personal stamp, a clear visual patent.

Awards and Honours
1987 DePauw University, USA, Honorary Doctorate in Fine Arts.
1988 The Municipality of Cusco , Peru, Medal of the City.
1988 The Municipality of Cusco , Peru, "Inca Garcilaso de la Vega" Medal.
1993 Receives the National Award "Grand Master of Peruvian Crafts"
1998 Participates in the First Europe-Latin America Crafts Summit.
1998 Medal of the Congress of the Republic of Peru
1999 He is nominated for the "Prince of Spain" award.
1999 Participates in the World Conference on Theology and Art, Notre Dame, USA.
2002 Recognized as Living Cultural Heritage of the Nation of Peru.
2007 He is awarded the Order "El Sol del Perú"

If you know of someone or if YOU would like to become an
Artist of the Month, contact Pam Murray @ 801 674-2546 (text is ok).

October Artist of the month: 

Tara Choate is a watercolor artist from Lincoln City, Oregon. She’s drawn and painted her whole life. “Art has always been a force in my life. My dad was an art teacher; he taught me to draw, then refused to allow me coloring books. After taking a lot of art classes in high school, I let art drop from my life. I missed it. Then several things changed and I needed to find a creative outlet again.” While she works primarily in watercolor, she has recently added some acrylic, oil, pastels, and collage to her repertoire.

Her paintings are frequently of animals, particularly horses. “Animals hold a special place in my life. I work a great deal from photographs, but I often add vivid color or symbols to convey meaning. I enjoy the challenge of trying to make the viewer understand the story that’s in my head.” Her work tries to incorporate movement, power, and a story about what inspired the piece.

Tara is (by her own admission) easily distracted and has a variety of interests. Dog training, birding, gardening, bonsai, reading, writing, and knitting are the most frequent distractions, but there is no clearly defined limit to what interests her. In 2023, Tara’s design “Rosalie’s Cows" (https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/local/2023/11/01/brightly-colored-cows-with-hula-hoops-in-keizer-why/71172659007/)
was selected by the city of Keizer for a roundabout. Since then, she has been dabbling in some sculpture as well.

SEPTEMBER ARTIST OF MONTH IS ERIC VELLOZZI

ERIC'S BIO
My creative journey began as an art and design graduate from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, leading to a 25-year career as a creative director. Now, I run a custom frame studio, where I blend years of creative experience with a passion for craftsmanship.

This month, I have five pieces on display, each exploring the concept of time in its own way.

As political season heats up, yard signs proliferate, and my piece, United and Divided by George, reflects on this moment in our politics—a time when division feels more like splintering.

The largest work, Hopeful Ocean (48x60, oil), takes an optimistic view of our oceans' future. With climate change threatening land and sea, the square and circle symbols in bright, light colors play off the maritime distress flag, signaling hope.

Tidal Phase (36x36, oil) overlays an abstract color wheel representing the four phases of life over ocean waves, capturing the steady rhythm of coastal living.

The final two works are variations of a Life Calendar, a visual representation of 100 years broken down by weeks. The smaller graphic version is blank, while the larger painted woven version serves as a "Self-Life Portrait." Both pieces offer a visual reminder of time past, the hope of time ahead, and the motivation to make the most of today.

I hope you enjoy the work. Feel free to reach out with any comments, questions, or to purchase a personalized Life Calendar. ([email protected], 541-921-5385


AUGUST Presentation OF THE MONTH

JOHN LAMOREAU

Titanic Collector and Researcher will again be sharing his artifacts, knowledge, and stories from the Titanic. John enjoys sharing his Titanic collection with others and collaborating with Titanic researchers and family members of Titanic passengers. His private collection is considered the largest in the Northwest.
Currently pictures, images and signage from his collection are being displayed throughout the month.
Saturday, August 24th at 3PM

A NEW LIVE PRESENTATION of TITANIC ARTIFACTS and STORIES.
This will be a completely different presentation from last year so don’t miss it.
View ACTUAL Titanic artifacts with John, owner of the largest Titanic collection in the Pacific Northwest. He will be sharing some of the collection, discussing their history and sharing his deep knowledge of the ship, it’s history and passengers.

The History Press, based in the United Kingdom has published a two-volume set on the Titanic that John co-authored with some of his favorite Titanic researchers. Copies will be available.Artist of the MONTH/JULY

Sifan Kahale

Coronado Shores Beach Club legend Sifan Kahale is retired from the PanSTARRs Observatories on Maui, part of the University of Hawaii’s Institute for Astronomy.

She teaches community education classes at Oregon Coast Community College, gives talks and presentations throughout the Pacific Northwest, and hosts stargazing events. She is a member of the Portland Rose City Astronomers.

Kahale has her own observatory in Lincoln County, where she enjoys her passion for astrophotography.

… if you know of someone or if YOU would like to become an Artist of the Month. Contact Kevin @ [email protected] or 310) 567-1857 (text ok).

Thank you.

PEACE

SHAWN NEVIN JUNE ARTIST OF THE MONTH

About the Artist: Shawn Nevin

I’ve always loved crafting of any kind. Cross stitch, embroidery, needle point, crochet, basket weaving, rubber stamping, embossing, sewing, making soap, to name a few.

Creating feeds my soul; it gives me a joyful spirit.

About 30 years ago, a friend asked me to attend a watercolor class with her and I found myself happily dabbling. I knew it would take practice, but with a busy family, I found myself saying “when I retire I will paint.”

I retired 5 years ago, and moved to the coast where I found my inspiration! And, I found YouTube!
So this self-taught artist loves to use all types of mediums: Watercolor, Acrylic, Resin, Wood & Clay.

I enjoy agate, driftwood, and shell hunting
And love incorporating them into my art.

JODY ANDERSEN MAY ARTIST OF THE MONTH

Jody Andersen’s art is influenced by colors and how they work together. By using an abstract approach she is able to work with her love of finding order in randomness and finding that balance with shapes, colors, and lines.

It’s all about colors and textures. The colors of the ocean on a bright sunny day, the varying shades of a handful of sea glass, the bright pinks of a rhododendron flower against their background of shades of green, or the way golden yellow feels warmer next to plums and violets. Have you ever looked out into a forest, a field of wildflowers, or the star-filled night sky and felt like everything was just right? That is the peace she strives for.

Jody started making art when she was a little girl growing up in Amity, Oregon. She would spend hours in her room or art class drawing or painting. Eventually, Jody graduated from Oregon State University with a BFA in Visual Design.

Currently, Jody is a member of Pacific Artists’ Gallery in Lincoln City, Oregon.

If you know of someone or if YOU would like to become an Artist of the Month, contact Kevin @ [email protected] or 310) 567-1857 (text is ok).

APRIL Artist of the Month

Brad Dull

Brad is a born and raised Oregonian from the Willamette Valley.
After schooling, he worked in the mills in Eugene. Brad volunteered for military service and served in Vietnam from 1969-71.
After his honorable discharge, Brad worked in the restaurant industry, then re-enlisted and served in the US Intelligence Service.
Brad also enrolled in the Cordon Bleu School of French Cooking, specializing in classic French cuisine.
In 2009, on his own, he started assisting senior veterans in finding available benefits.
In 2018 Brad became one of the first 5 volunteers for the ODFA working with Senior Veterans in Dallas, Oregon.
Brad currently lives in Salishan.

… if you know of someone or if YOU would like to become an Artist of the Month. Contact Kevin @ [email protected] or 310) 567-1857 (text is ok).

Artist of the Month/February

Bill Mace

Bill Mace was born in Kimbal, Missouri. He purchased a home in Portland in 1977, lived there for 46 years until moving to Coronado Shores with his wife Evelyn in 2023. They have been married 76 years.

Bill served as a B47 bomber mechanic in the Korean War. He transitioned to civilian life as a mechanic and retired from Chevron as a big rig diesel mechanic.

Bill started woodworking in 1998 and has been working at his craft ever since. Bill is now in his 90’s and enjoys the Oregon Coast and living in Coronado Shores.

                                                   

Artist of the MONTH/JANUARY

JANICE WILSON

Below is the Artist's Statement:

I am an amateur artist but have painted off and on for many years. I started with oil painting. I only have one drawing left from that era. I have never gone back to oils--I have always wanted to do watercolor, so that is what I’ve been doing for quite some time.

I didn’t paint for many years, raising kids, working, etc. Over the last few years, I have done more watercolor and love it. Recently, my daughter, who is a wonderful artist, is teaching me to paint with acrylics. I’ve been doing a few of them, but I’m not very good at it, still learning.

The artwork I am displaying are paintings I have done over the years, some recent, others go back over time.

I have some wonderful artists in my family. My daughter graduated from Cornish, she is a great artist. My great-granddaughter, age 15, is a fantastic artist and can paint anything and my granddaughter, age 17, is also an artist.

Jan Wilson

Previous Work: 

OCTOBER ARTIST OF THE MONTH IS TARA CHOATE
From the artist:

“I am an emerging watercolor artist from Lincoln City, Oregon. I work full time at a “real” job, but I’ve been painting transparent watercolor since 2006. I love animals, particularly horses. My work often tries to incorporate movement, power, and a story about what inspired the piece.”

September Artist of the Month is Gail Roberts.
It’s nice to be showing some of my latest art at our
community Clubhouse. This year I decided I would
enjoy exploring a new medium—paper mache. As
with my paintings, my approach tends to be loose
and whimsical. The goal? To put a smile on the face
of the viewer! If you have any interest in purchasing this art, please give me a call.
Phone number and website above.
You can also follow me on Instagram @gailt.roberts
Thank you and enjoy! Enjoy the show!

Artist of the Month/AUGUST 2023 MARIAN GEIST

I am an emerging artist from Beaverton, Oregon. We are fortunate to have a second home in Coronado Shores, and we spend as much time here as possible.
After my retirement from the Canby School District in 2015, I started taking classes in drawing, acrylic painting and watercolor at Portland State University and Portland Community College. I have taken workshops in pastels, watercolors and photography at the Sitka Center, Oregon Coast Community College, Portland Art Museum and the Oregon Society of Artists.
My inspiration for creating art comes from an Ethnomathematics class at Portland State where we studied the relationship between people, their culture and the learning of mathematics.
It is difficult to select my favorite medium, because I love them all. My goal is to create beautiful art for my home, my grandchildren and my friends. I use my teaching background to apply creative problem solving to my art.
Four of my paintings are watercolors, the cranes and the cow head. The remainder of my paintings are acrylics. The prices can be negotiated, although some have been sold.
A favorite pastime is gourmet cooking, and I sometimes think of myself as a pastry chef. I love baking Christmas Cookies and sharing them with my friends. I’m always searching for new dessert recipes.
Gardening has been my place of sanctuary, but I’m more of a dreamer than an actual gardener. I dream of creating a meandering path through my garden with perennials, ferns and flowering bushes.

JULY ARTIST OF THE MONTH: TIM HERPEL
I worked as a professional mountaineering instructor for
12 years before moving on to educational television production. 
From there I became a senior producer for a
national media company where I created and produced
regional television commercials.
For the last ten years I have been creating ultra-high
resolution digital cinema and still photography for the

international stock footage market.
Throughout this time, I have also been shooting fine-art
photography and keeping its release limited to friends
and family. I recently decided to start making these
images available to others.



JUNE ARTIST OF THE MONTH - SHAWN NEVIN

About the Artist: Shawn Nevin

I’ve always loved crafting of any kind. Cross stitch, embroidery, needle point, crochet, basket weaving, rubber stamping, embossing, sewing, making soap, to name a few.

Creating feeds my soul; it gives me a joyful spirit.

About 30 years ago, a friend asked me to attend a watercolor class with her and I found myself happily dabbling. I knew it would take practice, but with a busy family, I found myself saying “when I retire I will paint.”

I retired 5 years ago, and moved to the coast where I found my inspiration! And, I found YouTube!
So this self-taught artist loves to use all types of mediums: Watercolor, Acrylic, Resin, Wood & Clay.

I enjoy agate, driftwood, and shell hunting
And love incorporating them into my art.

Artist of the Month/MAY
MICHAEL SOMERSCALES

Artist Statement:
My interest in painting focuses on the more formal aspects of art, and my curiosity about the basic elements i.e. the shapes, colors, lines and textures is central to my quest.

In each painting I attempt to combine these components to affect a coherent statement. The key is to evoke a certain mood or feeling, as indeed is the case in all art, and I try emphasizing scale and proportion to help bring this about. The resulting space between the various shape stand images within the picture is as important as the features themselves since it highlights their singularity by throwing them into sharper focus and giving them room to breathe.

The mood and flavors that subsequently emerge vary from painting to painting and very frequently are prompted by musical themes. I always listen to music as I paint as I find it both suggestive and therapeutic.

For further information on my Art, visit my website at http://www.somerscales.us/
… if you know of someone or if YOU would like to become an Artist of the Month. Contact Kevin @ [email protected] or 310) 567-1857 (text is ok).

                 

Artist of the MONTH February 2023 (Much more to see at the clubhouse)
ERIC VELLOZZI

                           

My wife Mona and I have been here at Coronado Shores for almost two years now. I don’t think we’ll be moving back to Portland. As long as the waves keep breaking, I think we’ll stick around.

Lately I have been curious about the recent advancements in AI. One of the pieces on display plays with AI generated elements. As a bonus piece of art I had ChatGPT create a haiku for ya’ll.

“Morning Calm at Coronado Shores”
Sunrise at the shore
Coronado’s beaches gleam
Peaceful start of day
-ChatGPT

Let’s connect.
You can find me at LCframeStudio.com or on the beach with Max and Mona!

Artist of the Month -  October 2022 -
Edilberto Merida

                                        

Artist of the Month -  November 2022 - Kristina Rinel
Artist of the Month -  October 2022 - Edilberto Merida
Artist of the Month - Septemer 2022 - Marian Geist
Artist of the Month - August 2022 - GAIL ROBERTS
Artist of the Month-July 2022 -Photographer Tim Herpel
Artist of the MONTH-JUNE 2022 -BEVERLY RYDELL

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