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.
Linda Lee
Phone: (509) 961-3131
"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
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
"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
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.
"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.
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!
"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
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.
Corey Robinson
Email: opalears_2@charter.net
Phone: (509) 930-5679
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
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.
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’s love of color is evident in her paintings. Her art is intended to spark joy and bring positive energy to people and places.
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
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.
Louis Toweill
Email: louisgt151@gmail.com
Phone: 509-480-2900
Address:
Louis Toweill
1412 Karr Avenue
Yakima, WA 98902
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
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