Featured Artists of the Month

August
2026

Oil Artists

Most of my paintings depict a scene or place that my wife and I have been to in our travels to complete a marathon (26.2 miles) in all fifty states. I guess I do like to paint Lighthouses, but I am willing to try any subject.

Ava Richey

A knitter and weaver, she is now active in the visual art community as a painter, teacher, and motivator. She is inspired by nature’s beauty in all parts of life.

Carol Howald

I have enjoyed traveling throughout the state of Oregon and the creativity inspired by its many spectacular scenes, its interesting harbors and boats, as well as dramatic seas at the river bars. I look forward to painting and sharing my works with others and inspiring my group of students.

Second Grouping

Jen Leigh Lee

Jen’s goal remains to create artwork that resonates with soul, beauty, and enduring emotional presence.

She endeavors to bring both technical skill and heartfelt sensitivity to everything she creates.

Kathleen Morey Bailey

In Bandon, I paint with the Plein Air group and in my home studio. My special gift is to be able to feel the Essence Energy of a person, place, or object and paint it on canvas in oils…Big, Bold Abstract designs.

Mary Perez

Mary's goal as a painter is to describe a scene with brushes and paint, one view at a time. A wind-carved tree, a sea rock reflected in the wet sand, or a setting sun over the jetty in winter. She also loves to paint still life and simple florals to honor the beauty of the everyday.