Linda Lee

Artist Statement

Linda Lee was born in Schenectady, New York. She moved to California at an early age to study Art, where she met and married a member of the U.S. Navy. She has traveled the United States and Europe extensively, where she has gotten many ideas for her paintings. She and her husband eventually settled in the Pacific Northwest.

Her Southwest Still Lifes and her animal paintings have won her several honors and she currently has an oil painting in the Buffalo Museum in Jamestown, North Dakota.

Linda is a member of the Yakima Valley Artists Association and spends most of her time behind an easel or Plein Air painting with friends.

Contact Information

Linda Lee

Phone: (509) 961-3131

Work by Linda Lee

"New Beginnings"

16 x 20 Oil Painting

NFS

By Linda Lee

"American Symbol"

9 x 12 Oil Painting

$150

by Linda Lee

"Caught Poaching"

11 x 14 Oil Painting

by Linda Lee

"Blue Heron"

9 x 12 Watercolor

By Linda Lee

"Sandhill Cranes - Othello"

11 x 14 Oil Painting

By Linda Lee

Rosalyn McWatters

Artist Statement

I grew up in a working-class neighborhood where there were no artists around as far as I could remember. When the time came, I attended college and traveled. My point of view evolved. Slowly I gave myself permission to make art. I learned black and white photography, fell in love with ceramics, then stitching, knitting, spinning, book-making and mixed media collage.

My aesthetic is earthy grunge with lots of texture, usually evocative and almost always a little odd.

Phone: (425) 239-9794

Email: rmcwatters21@gmail.com

Instagram: @moonpaperink

Work by Rosalyn McWatters

"Wanderer”

5" x 10" Mixed Media Leather Traveler's Style Journal

$65

By Rosalyn McWatters

"Garden State”
9" x 12" Page Detail Hardback Mixed Media Ring Journal
$100
By Rosalyn McWatters

"Night School”
5" x 6" Mixed Media Personal-Sized Junk Journal

$50
By Rosalyn McWatters

"Teatime”

2.5" x 3.5" Mixed Media Tag

Not for Sale

By Rosalyn McWatters

Lorene Morris

Artist Statement

For as long as I can remember, I have spent every moment possible creating something.

I spent hours coloring, then drawing and eventually creating my own comic strips. My interest in photography entered the scene in high school and soon became a beloved creative outlet.

In college, I expanded my interests and explored the world of watercolor, merging my photography with a newfound passion for the remarkable medium.

Following retirement in 2018 from two rewarding careers, in Veterinary Medicine and in Occupational Therapy, I joined the Yakima Valley Art Association to connect with the local art culture.

Now with more time to spare and my camera in hand, I can be found where I am most inspired. My inspiration comes from nature and all things from the natural world.

I look forward to putting more miles on my paint brush and with courage, continue to create.

Contact Information

Lorene Morris

Email: watercolormyworld59@gmail.com

Work by Lorene Morris

"Early Spring"

Fine Watercolor Art Landscape Photograph
by Lorene Morris

"Dawn at Mt Cleman"
Fine Art Landscape Photograph

by Lorene Morris

"Tree of Hope"
Watercolor

by Lorene Morris

"Alpine Lake"

Fine Watercolor Art Landscape Photograph

by Lorene Morris

"FAITH"

Watercolor

by Lorene Morris

One in a series of conceptual greeting cards

on display for sale at Oak Hollow Gallery.

Susan Murrietta

Artist Statement

I was born and raised in Burien, Washington. I had always been interested in photography but really caught the photo bug in 2011 shortly after losing my husband. I needed a distraction and bought my first DSLR camera. I was hooked immediately!

I remarried in 2016. A work opportunity for him brought us to Yakima in 2019, allowing me to retire from my 18 year City of Tukwila job. I'm in love with the very distinct four seasons here and always say that my favorite season is the transition between them. I'm an avid hiker and the landscape makes for some challenging hikes and beautiful photos!

Contact Information

Susan Murrietta

Email: blondiesue1@gmail.com

Work by Susan Murrietta

"Busy Bee"

Photograph
by Susan Murrietta

"Love in a Frozen Blossom"
Photograph

by Susan Murrietta

"Sunset in Cowiche Canyon"

20 x 30 Print on Metal

$300

by Susan Murrietta

"Lake Tipsoo with Mr. Rainier Backdrop"

Photograph

by Susan Murrietta

"Reflections of Color"

20 x 30 Print on Aluminum

$280

by Susan Murrietta

Corey Robinson

Artist Statement

After my retirement in 2015, I decided to take up acrylic painting and clay work for my own enjoyment. I’ve taken classes in the Clay Studio of Green Valley, Arizona where I live part of the year, for the last 4 years, most recently continuing to work at the Yakima Makers Space. This last year I have participated in outdoor art shows, selling and taking commissions of my clay work. Clay has allowed me to be both whimsical and imaginative because it is such a versatile medium, combining both structure and color. I find it very liberating and hope others will enjoy this journey with me through my work.

Contact Information

Corey Robinson

Email: opalears_2@charter.net

Phone: (509) 930-5679

Work by Corey Robinson

Gone Wild

10x6 Clay Wall Hanging

by Corey Robinson

7.5 inch Jar, textured and glazed with
bead and feather ornamentation

by Corey Robinson

7.5 inch Jar, textured and glazed with
bead and feather ornamentation

by Corey Robinson

Berries

14.5 inch Tray with slip and underglaze, textured handles

by Corey Robinson

Mid Century in Mind

10 inch Teapot with glazes and underglazes

by Corey Robinson

Pamela Searcy

Artist Statement

The Artist has traveled in England and Italy, photographed beautiful landscapes, buildings and people and works from her photographs and live models to create her paintings and sculpture.

A native of Washington State, Pamela Searcy grew up in Central Washington where her family owned orchards on the Yakima Indian Reservation. Drawing and painting were her favorite adventures as a child and she continued her interest in art studying Design, Drawing, Painting, Sculpture and Art history at Seattle University and the University of Washington.

After completing under graduate and graduate degrees from Seattle University, Pamela taught elementary school and then art at Inglemoor High School. With the demands of three small children the Artist was busy at home for several years, keeping up with her artistic interests as time allowed. Now that the children have completed their university degrees, the Artist is enjoying a new freedom to arrange her interests around a life-long love of artistic expression.

Contact Information

Pamela Searcy

Phone: (206) 915-4663

Email: pamelasearcy@iinet.com

Web Site: pamelasearcyartist.com

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Work by Pamela Searcy

FAMILY TREE
Bronze Sculpture
by Pamela Searcy

BLUE DENIM

Fabric Collage

by Pamela Searcy

THE OLD NACHES ROAD

Oil on Canvas

by Pamela Searcy

Tourquise and Amber Jewelry
by Pamela Searcy

ORCHARD IN FALL
Oil on Canvas
by Pamela Searcy

Thia Spearing

Artist Statement

Thia Spearing’s love of color is evident in her paintings. Her art is intended to spark joy and bring positive energy to people and places.

Contact Information

Thia Spearing

Goddess of Color

Email: goddessofcolor@gmail.com

Phone: 509-654-0222

Work By Thia Spearing

BUTTERFLY GARDEN

20 x 24

$275

by Thia Spearing

PARROT TULIP

30 x 40 Acrylic

SOLD

by Thia Spearing

VINCENT'S SUNFLOWERS

20 x 24 Acrylic

SOLD

by Thia Spearing

Louis Toweill

Artist Statement

I was introduced to woodturning in high school years ago but did not pursue woodturning again until 1992. I obtained a new lathe in 2000 and, after retiring as an electrical engineer and adjunct college instructor, I started working in earnest on the wood lathe making many bowls, pens, vases and art. I began painting my basket illusion pieces in 2020. Each is turned on the lathe from a single piece of wood and then enhanced with wood burning and paint to give the illusion of a woven basket.

I appreciate all aspects of working with wood, whether it be the tactile response of wood, the aesthetic quality, or the art created. I enjoy meeting folks at sales events and giving them the opportunity to appreciate the medium as much as I do.

I am a member of the Mid-Columbia Woodturners and have displayed my work in local art retail galleries and American Association of Woodturners national symposiums. Additionally, one of my illusion pieces recently received an award at the 65th Annual Central Washington Artists’ Exhibit at Larson Gallery.

Contact Information

Louis Toweill

Email: louisgt151@gmail.com

Phone: 509-480-2900

Address:

Louis Toweill

1412 Karr Avenue
Yakima, WA 98902

Work by Louis Toweill

BOWL

Acrylic on Maple 7.5 Inches

by Louis Toweill

PLATTER

Acrylic on Black Walnut 7.5 Inches

by Louis Toweill

PLATTER
Acrylic on Maple 11 Inches
by Louis Toweill