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Balloons Over Bend
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Cristina Acosta
This parade of balloons and other flying machines was inspired by Balloons Over Bend. A longtime Bend artist, Cristina always adds a bright and cheerful piece to the auction.
Pastel
(30" x 22")
"Balloons Over Bend" is sponsored by Farmers Insurance of Sisters, and will be on display at High Desert Gallery
Art ID #644 |
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Raku Buffalo Pot
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Susan Adams
Susan always creates beautiful ceramic pieces. This year's donation is embellished with feathers that mirror the colors found in the Raku pot. Susan's work is shown at Ambiance, a cooperative art and gathering place in Redmond.
Raku
(6" x 7.5")
"Raku Buffalo Pot" is sponsored by Bronco Billy's Ranch Grill & Saloon, and will be on display at Lutton's Ace Hardware
Art ID #710 |
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Student Guitar
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Samantha Aguirre
Seeing the finished product after a student has created their own guitar is amazing and rewarding to both student and teacher. Offering their guitar to further Americana Project programs is a testimony to the myriad of lessons learned in the classes. Thanks Samantha!
Wood
"Student Guitar" is sponsored by Bank of the Cascades, and will be on display at Lutton's Ace Hardware
Art ID #702 |
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Balanced Light
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Sarah Rowland & Francois Arends
This piece represents the spiritual journey of meditation that brings life into balance and lightness. Francois and Sarah create one-of-a-kind eco-friendly functional art for the home and garden.
Cedar & Glass
(18" x 16" x 34")
"Balanced Light" is sponsored by Five Pine Lodge and Conference Center, and will be on display at Paulina Springs Books
Art ID #667 |
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One Small Bag
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Kate Aspen
Kate has been a generous supporter of My Own Two Hands . Her jewelry is always highly anticipated and collected. To create a piece that reflects the theme, she thought of packing your horse as light as a feather.
Sterling Silver
(18")
"One Small Bag" is sponsored by The Paper Place, and will be on display at Sisters Feed & Supply
Art ID #596 |
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Early Morning
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Kay Baker
Kay took her inspiration for this year's theme from the beauty and diversity of the High Desert. Her wonderful oil painting depicts the movement of the morning light. She is represented by High Desert Gallery in Redmond.
Oil
(18" x 14")
"Early Morning" is sponsored by Construction Management Services Inc., and will be on display at High Desert Gallery
Art ID #632 |
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End of the Day
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Gordon K. Baker
Gordon's painting represents an instant in time as the sun sets over the Pacific ocean, capturing the changing light and color.
Oil
(24" x 12")
"End of the Day" is sponsored by High Country Disposal, and will be on display at US Bank
Art ID #634 |
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The Hunter
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Gene Baldwin
Gene designed this hat with early-American hunters in mind. Gene's hats are collected nationwide; we're lucky to have such diverse talent right here in Sisters.
100% Beaver Fur
"The Hunter" is sponsored by Brian and Melinda Witt, and will be on display at Sisters Coffee Company
Art ID #599 |
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Traveling Lights
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Nancy Becker
Light up your outdoor walkway with grace and beauty with these Art Glass Lamps on copper posts (7 pcs). Nancy's talent as a glass artist is amazing. She is constantly trying new things and expanding her artistic horizons.
Glass & Copper
(Approx. 36" ea)
"Traveling Lights" is sponsored by Bank of the Cascades, and will be on display at Village Interiors
Art ID #696 |
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My Co-Pilot
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Paul Alan Bennett
This wooden cut-out was inspired by the movie "Up in the Air". She is a pilot with glowing skin and hair, Paul wanted to create a a strong, attractive woman portrayed in a professional role... is there any other way?
Oil on Wood
(24" x 18")
"My Co-Pilot" is sponsored by Jim & Dana Cunningham, and will be on display at High Desert Gallery
Art ID #651 |
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Taking Things In
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Paul Alan Bennett
This tote is both beautiful and great for errands around town. Paul's generosity in making several bags for the Common Canvas Project is greatly appreciated.
Canvas Bag
(18" X 15")
"Taking Things In" is sponsored by Shake, Log and Timber, LLC, and will be on display at Sisters Art Works
Art ID #686 |
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Sticks and Stones
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Paul Alan Bennett
This Common Canvas tote was another version of Paul's dog images. It will make a great bag to carry around town for whatever you're picking up.
Canvas Bag
(18" x 15")
"Sticks and Stones" is sponsored by Pony Express, and will be on display at Sisters Art Works
Art ID #687 |
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As Good as it Gets
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Paul Alan Bennett
Paul's Common Canvas tote is another example of his extensive knowledge in many art forms. This printed image took a lot of time to get just right; the end result is well worth it. Thanks Paul!
Canvas Bag
(18" x 15")
"As Good as it Gets" is sponsored by Central Oregon Bark, and will be on display at Sisters Art Works
Art ID #688 |
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Reflection at the Alvord
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Thule Betsinger
Thule had to "travel light" to reach this remote destination. The Alvord desert is one of his favorite spots to shoot. The way the light of the clouds travels over the reflective water really drew him into this scene. His work is shown at Blue Skies Art Gallery in Sisters.
Photo
(32" x 27")
"Reflection at the Alvord" is sponsored by South Valley Bank & Trust, and will be on display at Blue Skies Art Gallery
Art ID #664 |
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Light Love Transformation
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Tricia Biesmann
Tricia found her inspiration for this year's theme in the light of everything she observed: the ocean, the sun on the mountains, and how that light is really energy. Her piece asks us to wonder what will happen to us if we accept this energy.
Fiber
(20" x 26")
"Light Love Transformation" is sponsored by Sisters Drug & Gift Co., and will be on display at Navigator News
Art ID #629 |
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Fruit Bowl
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Crow Black
Crow is a prolific ceramics and jewelry artist. Every year we look forward to his beautiful creations.
Clay
(12" x 5")
"Fruit Bowl" is sponsored by Deschutes Brewery, and will be on display at Don Terra Artworks
Art ID #611 |
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Maury Mountain Agate Earrings
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Crow Black
These beautiful stone and sterling silver earrings will sit lightly in the ear. Thanks Crow, for making us more beautiful!
Jewelry
(1.5" x 3/4")
"Maury Mountain Agate Earrings" is sponsored by Les Schwab Tire Centers, and will be on display at Don Terra Artworks
Art ID #613 |
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Willow Creek Jasper Earrings
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Crow Black
Crow has created another wonderful piece of jewelry in this pair of earrings. We so appreciate his contributions.
Jewelry
(1" x 1/2 ")
"Willow Creek Jasper Earrings" is sponsored by Bronco Billy's Ranch Grill & Saloon, and will be on display at Don Terra Artworks
Art ID #614 |
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Dragonfly Lamp
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Crow Black
These colorful dragonflies are the perfect touch to one of Crow's unique lamps. Light up any room in your home with this fun piece.
Ceramic
(22")
"Dragonfly Lamp" is sponsored by The Gallery Restaurant, and will be on display at Don Terra Artworks
Art ID #624 |
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Cascade Weather Study 6
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Taylor Blackwell
Taylor likes to capture the play of sunlight as it stretches across the desert or the hazy outline of the morning horizon. In this piece, he wanted to capture the tumultuous sky and Cascade range, obscured after a fire. His work is shown at Blue Skies Art Gallery in Sisters.
Oil on Birch
(23 3/4" x 16")
"Cascade Weather Study 6" is sponsored by GFP Enterprises, and will be on display at Blue Skies Art Gallery
Art ID #657 |
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Lightly Ringing
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Mike Blasdell
Mike has been a metal craftsman for thirty years, he worked for a machine fabrication company for 24 of those years. He decided he needed more creativity and joy in his life. His work is shown at Sisters Olive and Nut Co.
Metal
(14" X 24")
"Lightly Ringing" is sponsored by Pony Express, and will be on display at Sisters Olive & Nut Co.
Art ID #638 |
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Rocking Horse
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Bob Bousquet
Bob created a rocking horse made with intricate attention to detail and enough strength to hold "cowboys and cowgirls." His work is on display at Clearwater Gallery in Sisters.
Wood
(48" x 30" x 11")
"Rocking Horse" is sponsored by Pony Express, and will be on display at Clearwater Gallery
Art ID #567 |
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OM Mandolin
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Jayson Bowerman
A beautiful handmade mandolin created from Sitka spruce, East Indian rosewood trimmed in Hawaiian Koa, with a neck of Honduran mahogany trimmed with striped ebony, abalone and mother of pearl, was inspired by the universal sound of OM. (Image similar to auction item)
Wood
(2.5" x 11" x 26")
"OM Mandolin" is sponsored by The Roundhouse Foundation, and will be on display at Remax Town and Country Real Estate
Art ID #612 |
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Brand 33/Aspen Lakes Package
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Brand 33 at Aspen Lakes
Come enjoy a fabulous Sisters Country golf course and savor a wonderful meal. Play 2 rounds of golf and receive a $50 gift certificate at Brand 33 restaurant. The golf is good after 12pm on Sunday and anytime Monday through Thursday.
"Brand 33/Aspen Lakes Package" is sponsored by Bronco Billy's Ranch Grill & Saloon, and will be on display at Blue Skies Art Gallery
Art ID #722 |
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A Wing Is Neither Heaven Nor Earth
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Janit Brockway
This piece evolved over time, incorporating a story about the symbolism of the ladder and the spiral merging of the physical and the spiritual. Janit's work is always thought-provoking and pleasing to the eye.
Mixed Paint
(20" x 24")
"A Wing Is Neither Heaven Nor Earth" is sponsored by The Paper Place, and will be on display at Navigator News
Art ID #621 |
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Elephant Bag
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Janit Brockway
Janit's artistic flair never disappoints, with her sense of color, design and great taste. Her donations are always a big hit, and this bag is no exception.
Fiber
(21" x 17")
"Elephant Bag" is sponsored by Brian and Melinda Witt, and will be on display at Navigator News
Art ID #676 |
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The View Over Time
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Paula Bullwinkel
The women in this provocative painting are bonded. It is our relations with others that make us stronger. Relationships can help us travel lightly through life.
Ink/Linocut Print
(20" x 16")
"The View Over Time" is sponsored by Black Butte Ranch, and will be on display at Common Threads
Art ID #618 |
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Kitty Bag
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Paula Bullwinkel
Paula created a brightly decorated tote that will make any shopping trip an adventure.
Fiber
(18" x 15")
"Kitty Bag" is sponsored by Central Oregon Bark, and will be on display at Sisters Art Works
Art ID #682 |
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Light as a Feather
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Laura Campbell
Laura feels privileged to have grown up in Sisters and to have gone through the art program at Sisters High School. Her donations are always a highlight of the auction. This year's piece typifies the theme. Thanks, Laura, for your generosity!
Clay
(11" x 15" x 17")
"Light as a Feather" is sponsored by The Bulletin, and will be on display at Sisters Art Works
Art ID #725 |
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Excelsior
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Bob Collins
Bob has been a steadfast supporter of the Americana Project and visual arts in the Sisters schools. He began making contemporary folk sculptures in the '60s. The creative flight of art leads us ever onwards... Excelsior.
Mixed
(22" x 16" x 12")
"Excelsior" is sponsored by The Gallery Restaurant, and will be on display at Navigator News
Art ID #581 |
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Tree Tote
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Bob Collins
Bob had fun creating this tote incorporating all kinds of interesting items from Kit's never ending cache of art supplies. It will be fun hanging on the wall or as a carrying bag.
Fiber
(18" x 15")
"Tree Tote" is sponsored by Shake, Log and Timber, LLC, and will be on display at Sisters Art Works
Art ID #701 |
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Jewelry Box with Inlaid Turquoise
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Les Cooper
This beautiful jewelry box is intricatly made, with a drawer and a variety of places to store your jewerly and keepsakes. We're excited to include Les in our wonderful family of contributors.
Maple & Purple Heart Wood
(10" x 7" x 7")
"Jewelry Box with Inlaid Turquoise" is sponsored by Construction Management Services Inc., and will be on display at Lutton's Ace Hardware
Art ID #573 |
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Traveling Right
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Glen Corbett
Glen embraced the absurd with this year's theme, incorporating a whimsical rendition of traveling light. A nationally collected artist, we are excited to offer this light and fun piece for your pleasure.
Acrylic and Graphite
(40" x 30")
"Traveling Right" is sponsored by Cascade Liquidators, and will be on display at High Desert Gallery
Art ID #625 |
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Sacred Garden
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Alma de la Melena Cox
For Alma, to travel lightly is to travel with inner light, seeing as her soul sees, with a bird's-eye-view of the bigger picture, taking with her only that which truly matters. We are so thankful for the wisdom Alma brings to the world.
Telamadera Fusion - Fabric & Paint on Wood
(18" x 18")
"Sacred Garden" is sponsored by South Valley Bank & Trust, and will be on display at The Stichin' Post
Art ID #582 |
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Open Space
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Loryn Cummins
As a senior in high school, Loryn will be leaving her home soon and setting off into the world. This piece represents her transition and the importance of keeping the light throughout her journey. The light is the knowledge she has so far, the willingness to learn more, and a way to guide her through the unknown.
Acrylic and Colored Pencil
(17" w x 14")
"Open Space" is sponsored by Dr. Thomas Rheuben DMD, and will be on display at Navigator News
Art ID #656 |
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Strings and Things
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Tracy and Laura Curtis
Laura is an Americana Project Alumni and Tracy, an Americana Project mega-supporter, created this wonderful painting together with recycled materials including guitar strings, juices from fruits and vegetables, paper and paint. A beautiful collaboration!
Mixed
(24" x 24")
"Strings and Things" is sponsored by Five Pine Lodge and Conference Center, and will be on display at Sisters Coffee Company
Art ID #610 |
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Crystal Light
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Mitch Deadrick
Mitch wants you to know that you can toss anything in this beautiful container, from spare change to your most treasured mementos, while still enjoying the beauty of the piece.
Pottery
(6" x 8")
"Crystal Light" is sponsored by Brad Braman Dentistry, and will be on display at Don Terra Artworks
Art ID #635 |
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Traveling Between
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Michelle Deadrick
Traveling between; this horse holds the charms of a dear friend's life. This piece was made for Diane Kettle, who has brought light to travelers for years.
Clay
(6 1/2" x 19")
"Traveling Between" is sponsored by Lange Winery, and will be on display at Don Terra Artworks
Art ID #636 |
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River Light
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Ashley Dean
"River Light" is Ashley's interpretation of how the moonlight played on and in the river one late summer evening in 2003. She's happy to contribute to the Americana Project and knows it's a real asset to the schools.
Watercolor
(18.5" x 14.5")
"River Light" is sponsored by Farmers Insurance of Sisters, and will be on display at Alpaca By Design
Art ID #586 |
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Traveling Downstream
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Kathy Deggendorfer
Kathy is currently working on a series of water images from the Metolius. This little leaf is "Traveling Light." Kathy has been so important to the Sisters Folk Festival, and is a co-founder of My Own Two Hands. We are eternally grateful for her support.
Watercolor
(38" x 22")
"Traveling Downstream" is sponsored by Brian and Melinda Witt, and will be on display at High Desert Gallery
Art ID #647 |
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The Baaa...ck Pocket
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Kathy Deggendorfer
Kathy's artwork is always fun to behold. This piece captures her sense of humor as well. This year's Common Canvas project revealed the many ways we can enjoy "Traveling Light."
Fiber
(18" x 15")
"The Baaa...ck Pocket" is sponsored by Brian and Melinda Witt, and will be on display at Sisters Art Works
Art ID #675 |
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Depot Cafe
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Depot Cafe
Bring 7 of your closest friends for a culinary treat hosted by Depot Cafe's Pam and Chris Wavrin. A popular auction item last year, Pam and Chris graciously offered to do it again. Brad Tisdel will provide you with a private concert during your meal.
"Depot Cafe" is sponsored by Cascade Vacation Rentals, and will be on display at Depot Cafe
Art ID #723 |
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English Walnut & Pacific Yew Table
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Sage Dorsey
Created from recycled wood and finished with a process giving the wood a silken touch. This piece draws you in; once you've had your hands on this table, you'll never want to let it go. Sage is a big supporter of My Own Two Hands and Sisters Folk Festival.
Wood
(6' x 18")
"English Walnut & Pacific Yew Table" is sponsored by Cascade Vacation Rentals, and will be on display at Sisters Art Works
Art ID #568 |
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Traveling in the Light
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Janice Druian
Janice wants her paintings to capture the beauty of the American West, and this painting does just that! Looking to the clouds for inspiration, Janice caught that outwest feeling with this small herd, standing out against a beautiful afternoon sky.
Oil on Linen Board
( 22" x 26")
"Traveling in the Light" is sponsored by Black Butte Ranch, and will be on display at Navigator News
Art ID #604 |
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Raven with Skull
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Janice Druian
Janice is an amazing landscape artist. She graciously allowed us to use one of her images for our poster. When she isn't creating one of her lansdscapes, she enjoys painting ravens.
Canvas Bag
(18" x 15")
"Raven with Skull" is sponsored by High Country Disposal, and will be on display at Sisters Art Works
Art ID #689 |
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Raven Lookin' Back
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Janice Druian
This raven seems to be looking back, maybe thinking about the last shiny object found to "dress up" its nest. Janice caught the curiousity and intelligence these birds possess.
Canvas Bag
(18" x 15")
"Raven Lookin' Back" is sponsored by Les Schwab Tire Centers, and will be on display at Sisters Art Works
Art ID #690 |
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Traveling Light
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Janice Druian
This raven is a solitary bird; traveling light and happily alone. Keep this tote in your car... a traveling buddy always ready to carry whatever you need.
Canvas Bag
(18" x 15")
"Traveling Light" is sponsored by Farmers Insurance of Sisters, and will be on display at Sisters Art Works
Art ID #691 |
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Raven Couple
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Janice Druian
Janice's ravens are sharing a bite to eat; enjoying a bit of birdseed together. Take this tote to the grocery store and buy your own special treats.
Canvas Bag
(18" x 15")
"Raven Couple" is sponsored by Top Pin Archery Pro Shop, and will be on display at Sisters Art Works
Art ID #692 |
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Doug "Sign Man" West
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Byron H Dudley
Byron has captured a light spirit in his photograph of the "Sign Man," who is traveling lightly on the journey of life.
Photograph
(16" x 20")
"Doug "Sign Man" West" is sponsored by High Country Disposal, and will be on display at Eurosports
Art ID #620 |
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Koa Mango Wood Box
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Laurence Dyer
Laurence is a superior craftsman, his attention to detail provides the new owner of his jewelry boxes with a one-of-a-kind keepsake.
Tropical Woods
(11" x 6" x 4")
"Koa Mango Wood Box" is sponsored by Top Pin Archery Pro Shop, and will be on display at High Desert Gallery
Art ID #606 |
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Monkey Wood and Hickory Jewelry Box
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Laurence Dyer
Laurence is a highly respected community member who is a model of generosity and civic involvement. His beautiful handmade boxes are a treasure that will last a lifetime.
Monkey Wood and Hickory
(6" x 6" x 4")
"Monkey Wood and Hickory Jewelry Box" is sponsored by Davis Tire, and will be on display at High Desert Gallery
Art ID #607 |
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Koa Wood Box
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Laurence Dyer
Laurence used a craftsman's eye and a steady hand to create this beautiful box. Whether it is used for jewelry or as a treasured keepsake, this box will last a lifetime and protect your most valuable treasures.
Koa Wood
(9" x 6" x 4")
"Koa Wood Box" is sponsored by Shake, Log and Timber, LLC, and will be on display at High Desert Gallery
Art ID #608 |
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Mountain Dreamtime
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Karen Z Ellis
Karen's images invite the viewer to slow down, to pause and reflect with a sense of wonder upon the cycles and rhythms, the subtleties and intricacies of the natural world.
Intaglio Print - Artist's Proof
(17" x 15")
"Mountain Dreamtime" is sponsored by Dr. Thomas Rheuben DMD, and will be on display at Angeline's Bakery & Cafe
Art ID #572 |
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Metolius
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Karen Z Ellis
As the birds sing to greet the day, Karen draws, paints and makes prints. It is her way of seeing the relationships and balances of the natural world.
Water Media (Giclee Print)
( 20" x 18")
"Metolius" is sponsored by Lange Winery, and will be on display at Angeline's Bakery & Cafe
Art ID #575 |
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Nature Printing
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Karen Z Ellis
Karen's love of nature and its infinite beauty is captured in the variety of leaves she recreated using acrylic and block printing ink. This tote is a testimony to our efforts to travel more lightly upon the earth.
Fiber
(18" x 15")
"Nature Printing" is sponsored by X-Press Printing, and will be on display at Sisters Art Works
Art ID #674 |
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Gathering Basket
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Jackie Erickson
This fiber basket is a beautiful example of Jackie's expertise in many areas of quilt making. Jackie is a highly respected quilting instructor. We appreciate her continued support.
Fiber
(10" x 12")
"Gathering Basket" is sponsored by The Hen's Tooth, and will be on display at The Stichin' Post
Art ID #598 |
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Autumn Breeze
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Debra Fisher
Debra started making masks in 1978; and she still loves making them. She has worked with the Shakespearan Festival as a costume props artisan, as well as the Portland Center for Performing Arts.
Paper Mache
(13" x 8")
"Autumn Breeze" is sponsored by South Valley Bank & Trust, and will be on display at Don Terra Artworks
Art ID #684 |
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Fivepine Experience
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Five Pine Lodge and Conference Center
Enjoy all that Fivepine Campus has to offer: 1 hour Classic Swedish massage at Shibui; 2 midweek nights in the Fivepine Lodge Patio Suite; Sisters Movie House Family Package; Three Creeks Brewing Company Dinner Coupon, and dinner for 2 at Thyme.
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"Fivepine Experience" is sponsored by The Bulletin, and will be on display at The Fly Fisher's Place
Art ID #717 |
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Rainbow Warrior
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Steven Frandsen
One of a shield series based on ancient Meso-American design. It speaks of illumination, the color spectrum, flight and movement. Steve's thought-provoking, masterful creations are collected nationally. My Own Two Hands is grateful for his long-time support.
Mixed
(42"x32"x 6")
"Rainbow Warrior" is sponsored by Bank of the Cascades, and will be on display at Sisters Art Works
Art ID #566 |
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Tack Hooks
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Martin Gabbert
These handforged bridle hooks will be a great addition to a tack room, a log home or anywhere you need to hang something up.
Iron
(6")
"Tack Hooks" is sponsored by Top Pin Archery Pro Shop, and will be on display at Sisters Feed & Supply
Art ID #592 |
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Retired
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Liz Ganji
Liz is most inspired by the fleeting moment of sunrise and sunset; such powerful, intense change in the world around us. For a few brief moments we are enveloped so dramatically in a divine play of traveling light. The exquisite display is over as quickly as it arrived. This quiet, passing moment is always unique, and this is why it is a gift.
Pastel
(11.5" x 9")
"Retired" is sponsored by Clearwater Gallery, and will be on display at Clearwater Gallery
Art ID #715 |
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Tomato Abundance
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Winnie Givot
This bushel of tomatoes was from Winnie's garden, quite miraculous in Central Oregon, and were painted with pleasure and gratitude for their soft, glowing forms. Winnie's work can be seen at her barn studio by appointment or Sage Gallery in Bend.
Watercolor
(24" x 21")
"Tomato Abundance" is sponsored by Sisters Drug & Gift Co., and will be on display at Depot Cafe
Art ID #671 |
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High Sierra Basin
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Dyrk Godby
Dyrk is an Idaho cowboy and Western artist now living in Sisters. Dyrk's work has graced the covers of the finest equine and Western publications.
Limited Edition Print
(31.5" x 27.5")
"High Sierra Basin" is sponsored by X-Press Printing, and will be on display at Sisters Feed & Supply
Art ID #577 |
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Lady of the Woods
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Eric Gunson
Eric was inspired by the tiny wild orchids that grow at tree line, and can be viewed as spots of bright light while hiking in the foothills of the Cascade mountains. This piece is dedicated to his grandmother, Frances Piquet-Gunson.
Textile/Quilting
(16" x 63")
"Lady of the Woods" is sponsored by The Bulletin, and will be on display at Common Threads
Art ID #579 |
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Hang It Up
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Dougal Haines
Dougal believes in practical and beautiful goods. Pine is a "light" wood -- trees grow because of light -- All things come from light -- Copper reflects light. All is Beautiful! There are 3 more cabinets just like this one ready to be made!
Pine, Copper, Cherry, Pressed Sorghum
(24" x 30" x 5")
"Hang It Up" is sponsored by Jen's Garden, and will be on display at Sisters Art Works
Art ID #677 |
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Tam McArthur Ridge
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Bill Hamilton
Hiking along Tam McArthur Rim is one of Bill's favorite places to draw inspiration. In this piece, Bill has shed light on the beautiful peaks of the Cascades.
Acrylic
(27 3/4" x 15 1/2")
"Tam McArthur Ridge" is sponsored by Ponderosa Forge & Ironworks, and will be on display at Clearwater Gallery
Art ID #637 |
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Team Wild Women
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Jill Haney-Neal
Jill's work reflects the life of the REAL woman, and the joy wine, friends, chocolate and all the essentials bring... exercise is important too.
Giclee Print
(9.5" x 13")
"Team Wild Women" is sponsored by Deschutes Brewery, and will be on display at Soda Creek Gallery
Art ID #583 |
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Body, Soul, Spirit
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Jan Hansson
"Traveling Light" has inspired Jan to create a piece of spiritual character. Jan believes that we often see the part of ourselves that we can touch, this piece inspires us to be aware of the pieces we can't.
Wood
(4' x 12")
"Body, Soul, Spirit" is sponsored by The Roundhouse Foundation, and will be on display at Sisters Art Works
Art ID #615 |
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On The Trail
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Sydney Harrison
Sydney's fabric art is a pastime that is both relaxing and fun. Now retired, she enjoys creating a sense of nature through the use of fabric.
Fabric
(28" x 14")
"On The Trail" is sponsored by Bank of the Cascades, and will be on display at Abigail's On Main
Art ID #601 |
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Green Fields
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Jack Hartman
A beautiful light accentuates the rolling hills of this high meadow that exists in a dream world. Jack can't think of anything better then waking up in the morning to a strong cup of coffee and a blank canvas.
Oil
(14" x 11" unframed)
"Green Fields" is sponsored by Cascade Vacation Rentals, and will be on display at Mackenzie Creek Trading Co.
Art ID #642 |
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Angler Fish
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Jack Hartman
Jack spent 20-odd years in the Florida Keys, and loves painting fish. Angler fish use their lighted appendage as a lure to attract other fish close enough to eat.
Oil
(14" x 11")
"Angler Fish" is sponsored by Soda Creek Gallery, and will be on display at The Fly Fisher's Place
Art ID #678 |
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Sunrise On Mesa Arch
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John Hartsfield
John has been photographing landscapes for 40 years. The natural beauty of our National Parks appeals to him. This piece took over three years worth of visits to Canyonlands National Park to get the perfect shot.
Photography
(36" x 48")
"Sunrise On Mesa Arch" is sponsored by Clearwater Gallery, and will be on display at Village Interiors
Art ID #602 |
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Galaxy Fire Fly
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Berta & Rex Heisler
Berta and Rex selected a dichroic glass pendant from their Galaxy Series of abstract jewelry designs that reminded them of "Traveling Light." The glass reveals different colors of the light spectrum.
Dichroic Glass
(2" long)
"Galaxy Fire Fly" is sponsored by Deschutes Brewery, and will be on display at Wisteria Chic
Art ID #580 |
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Aspen Meadows
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Susan Luckey Higdon
Susan painted this piece on a beautiful, light-filled autumn day on the banks of the Deschutes River. When painting outside, Susan is chasing the light, capturing details -- the light is always "traveling." Her work can be seen at Tumalo Art Co. in Bend.
Acrylic
(23.5" x 19.5")
"Aspen Meadows" is sponsored by Jen's Garden, and will be on display at Remax Town and Country Real Estate
Art ID #584 |
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Poppy Love
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Norma Holmes
Norma's view from her home is captured in this beautiful expression of the Cascade range and her prized Oriental Poppies. Norma has been so generous with her contributions. We are very thankful. Norma's work is shown at Mockingbird Gallery in Bend.
Pastel
(31" x 25")
"Poppy Love" is sponsored by Five Pine Lodge and Conference Center, and will be on display at Village Interiors
Art ID #626 |
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Absorbing the Light
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Patrick Horsley
A tall rectangular vase with blue slip decoration; this piece represents Patrick's amazing ability to capture vivid colors. He likes his work to absorb light rather than reflect it. Patrick's work is shown at High Desert Gallery in Sisters.
Stoneware
( 4.5" x 13.5")
"Absorbing the Light" is sponsored by Sisters Drug & Gift Co., and will be on display at High Desert Gallery
Art ID #571 |
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Snow Leopard
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Pamela Jo (PJ) Hunter
Pam created this piece after reading Peter Mathiessen's "Snow Leopard." She wanted to express concern for the Snow Leopard's plight and explore its oneness with living and non-living beings.
Colored Pencil
(24" x 30")
"Snow Leopard" is sponsored by The Roundhouse Foundation, and will be on display at Depot Cafe
Art ID #595 |
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Deering "Goodtime Banjo"
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Susan A. Johnson
Susan won this banjo last year during the Sisters Folk Festival. She is excited to pass it on to another enthusiastic banjo player.
Musical Instrument
(na)
"Deering "Goodtime Banjo"" is sponsored by Davis Tire, and will be on display at Abigail's On Main
Art ID #643 |
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Ace Case
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Kathi Johnson
Kathi is always looking for items to recycle. This year's theme reminded her of suitcases and spending weekends with family or friends. This fun piece is both practical and fun to display.
Craft
(26" x 15")
"Ace Case" is sponsored by GFP Enterprises, and will be on display at Eurosports
Art ID #672 |
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Sun Break at Grand Targhee
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Rick Judy
Rick captured this amazing scene in Targhee, Wyoming. The beauty and timeless quality of the piece are magical to behold. Rick has been a generous supporter of My Own Two Hands and we're very grateful
Photography
(12" x 18")
"Sun Break at Grand Targhee" is sponsored by Shake, Log and Timber, LLC, and will be on display at Sisters Olive & Nut Co.
Art ID #650 |
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Turquoise Necklace and Earring Set
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Hedi Kershaw
Hedi enjoys working with beads, putting together fun and different designs. Her jewelry is sold at Don Terra Art Works in Sisters.
Jewelry
(na)
"Turquoise Necklace and Earring Set" is sponsored by The Bulletin, and will be on display at Don Terra Artworks
Art ID #617 |
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East and West
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Todd Kimmich
These Arts and Crafts inspired lamps feature familiar Oregon locations; one for Eastern Oregon, one for Western Oregon. They are literally "Traveling Lights."
Wood and Paper
(8" sq. x 26")
"East and West" is sponsored by Five Pine Lodge and Conference Center, and will be on display at Wisteria Chic
Art ID #670 |
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Journey
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Rachel Lovegren
Rachel is a Sisters High School student and plans to attend art college. She wanted to create a piece that portrayed a musician's decision to drop everything but his guitar and "Travel Light."
Acrylic
(24" x 36")
"Journey" is sponsored by Construction Management Services Inc., and will be on display at Soda Creek Gallery
Art ID #709 |
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Bill's Guitar
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Bill MacDonald
Bill has been guiding advanced Sisters High School woodworking students in the art of guitar building for years. His craftsmanship and detailed work on this 6-String dreadnought guitar showcase just how talented he is as a guitar builder.
Wood
(na)
"Bill's Guitar" is sponsored by Ponderosa Forge & Ironworks, and will be on display at The Jewel
Art ID #713 |
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Dustin at 14
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Judilyn Markel
Children are the light of our lives. This sculpture of Judilyn's son, Dustin, depicts the light he brings to others.
Clay
(9" x 9" x 8")
"Dustin at 14" is sponsored by McDonalds of Sisters, and will be on display at Sisters Art Works
Art ID #593 |
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Reflections of Aurora Borealis
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Judilyn Markel
To honor the theme, Judilyn created a piece that represents the Aurora Borealis as it reflects on a horse's face. We appreciate her inspired creation.
High-Fire Ceramics
(6" x 15")
"Reflections of Aurora Borealis" is sponsored by Soda Creek Gallery, and will be on display at Sisters Olive & Nut Co.
Art ID #685 |
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Three Fingered Jack
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Jay Mather
Jay, a Pulitzer-winning photojournalist, has donated another wonderful piece this year. He has caught the beauty of the ephemeral light of the alpenglow on this majestic peak in a late afternoon, shot from Big Lake.
Photograph on gallery wrapped canvas
(24" x 16")
"Three Fingered Jack" is sponsored by Les Schwab Tire Centers, and will be on display at Slick's Que Co.
Art ID #605 |
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Rainbow Trout
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Roger White and Steve Mathews
Roger and Steve talked about collaborating on a My Own Two Hands project for a couple of years. So, this year they got together and came up with this wood-and-neon creation. Conclusion: two warped minds are better than one.
200 year old Tamarack & Neon
(6'.6" x 3')
"Rainbow Trout" is sponsored by Ponderosa Forge & Ironworks, and will be on display at Sisters Art Works
Art ID #574 |
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Old Dogs
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Steve Mathews
Steve created this whimsical, humorous tote that'll keep you laughing all the way to the grocery store. You're sure to get a lot of comments on this one-of-a-kind bag.
Canvas Tote
(18" x 15")
"Old Dogs" is sponsored by Central Oregon Bark, and will be on display at Sisters Art Works
Art ID #736 |
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Stormy Skies
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Kenneth G Merrill
Ken has been a potter in Oregon for 25 years. His work can be viewed at Canyon Creek Pottery in Sisters. This piece captures the layers of light in the Central Oregon landscape.
Raku
(8" x 15")
"Stormy Skies" is sponsored by Deschutes Brewery, and will be on display at Depot Cafe
Art ID #622 |
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Mountain Platter
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Kenneth G Merrill
This platter captures the beauty of a moonlit night in Central Oregon. Ken is known for the beautiful tableware he produces in his Sisters studio. See more of his work at Canyon Creek Pottery in Sisters.
Clay
(13" round)
"Mountain Platter" is sponsored by Tate & Tate Catering, and will be on display at Depot Cafe
Art ID #623 |
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Sunday Morning Light
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Susan Miles
Seeing the decorated bike leaning on the fence one Sunday morning, Susan could imagine the owner pedaling around the sleepy beach town in Oregon. Susan's work is shown at St. Charles Hospital's art wall.
Manipulated Polaroid on Canvas
(17" x 17")
"Sunday Morning Light" is sponsored by The Hen's Tooth, and will be on display at Angeline's Bakery & Cafe
Art ID #730 |
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Smith Rocks
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Gary Miller
Gary has made quite a reputation for himself as a photographer. His work has been published in Bend Living magazine, The Nugget newspaper, Sisters Oregon Guide and National Geographic, among others.
Photography
(12" x 18" unframed)
"Smith Rocks" is sponsored by Jim & Dana Cunningham, and will be on display at Paulina Springs Books
Art ID #646 |
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Blazing Colors
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Mckenzie Mitchell
McKenzie has studied art with Americana Project instructor Kit Stafford and Sisters High School teacher Mike Baynes. The hanging lanterns and broken-down bus are peaceful and remind her of "Traveling Light."
Acrylic
(30" x 24")
"Blazing Colors" is sponsored by The Roundhouse Foundation, and will be on display at Paulina Springs Books
Art ID #679 |
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Little Helper
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Moonbeam Glassworks
Jenelle wanted this piece to remain simple and tell its own story. From the delicate bubbles within the layers of glass along with the various handprints embedded and texturized throughout, all suspended for "Traveling Light."
Glass & Copper
(18" X 15")
"Little Helper" is sponsored by Dr. Thomas Rheuben DMD, and will be on display at High Desert Gallery
Art ID #719 |
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Blue River
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John Morton
All of John's pieces are created with the notion that ceramic pieces are not just created; they are directly harvested from the beauty of the Earth and therefore must take on the most profound characteristics of their source. John is a junior at Sisters High School.
Clay
(na)
"Blue River" is sponsored by Jen's Garden, and will be on display at Village Interiors
Art ID #711 |
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Storm's A Brewing
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Cindy Murphy
Cindy loves the mountains and winter storms. This painting gives the feeling of the darkness of night and the approaching light of the moon -- hence "Traveling Light."
Watercolor
(16"x20")
"Storm's A Brewing" is sponsored by Cascade Liquidators, and will be on display at Desert Charm
Art ID #570 |
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Valley Light
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Chris Nelson
Chris' work is shown at Clearwater Gallery. She loves to work in oil, using brush strokes to show detail and dimension. The light travels through the clouds and brightens the vineyards below.
Oil
(18" x 13")
"Valley Light" is sponsored by Clearwater Gallery, and will be on display at Clearwater Gallery
Art ID #645 |
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Diamond Ring
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Gayla Nelson
Gayla and Roger are staunch supporters of the Americana Project. They offered this ring to raise more funds to keep all the music and arts programming going strong. Thanks!
Jewelry
"Diamond Ring" is sponsored by Top Pin Archery Pro Shop, and will be on display at Common Threads
Art ID #652 |
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Gathering Light
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Gayla Nelson
This glass piece from Roger and Gayla's art collection looks amazing, especially with candlelight to show off the swirling colors captured in this beautiful donation.
Glass
(10" x 10.5")
"Gathering Light" is sponsored by The Gallery Restaurant, and will be on display at Mackenzie Creek Trading Co.
Art ID #655 |
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Common Canvas Tote
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Bob Newhart
Bob had a great time making panels for his bag during the Common Canvas Art Day on March 13th.
Fiber
(18" x 15")
"Common Canvas Tote" is sponsored by Tate & Tate Catering, and will be on display at Sisters Art Works
Art ID #732 |
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South Sister Run-Off
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Peter X O'Brien
Peter donated a beautiful piece in 2008. We're excited to have another one of his paintings for this year's auction. Thanks Peter!
Water Color
(14" x 11")
"South Sister Run-Off" is sponsored by Black Butte Ranch, and will be on display at Alpaca By Design
Art ID #726 |
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Experience Alpaca
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Panorama Ranch LLC
Barbara and Darrell Pieper retired to Central Oregon to raise alpacas; they are now working with Pendleton Woolen Mills to create 100% American-made Alpaca blankets. This is a totally green product. Another way to "Travel Light" and stay warm.
100% Alpaca Fiber
(60" x 72")
"Experience Alpaca" is sponsored by Shake, Log and Timber, LLC, and will be on display at Alpaca By Design
Art ID #589 |
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Handloomed Alpaca Rug
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Panorama Ranch LLC
The alpacas at Panorama Ranch are the artists... every year they "donate" their gorgeous fiber to the production of these custom-designed rugs. Woven European-style on European looms, each is a work of art.
Alpaca Fiber/Jute
(2.5' x 4')
"Handloomed Alpaca Rug" is sponsored by Jen's Garden, and will be on display at Alpaca By Design
Art ID #660 |
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Cowboy Sunset
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Courtney Parker
Wanting to get the effect of the sun on the man's face, Courtney moved away from her traditional medium of charcoal to colored pencil. What a wonderful result.
Colored Pencil
(16" x 20")
"Cowboy Sunset" is sponsored by Top Pin Archery Pro Shop, and will be on display at US Bank
Art ID #639 |
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Care Free
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Courtney Parker
Blending bold colors, Courtney has created a lovely color contrast from light to dark on this girls carefree face! Courtney captured that universal expression of joy only children can convey.
Colored Pencil
(16" x 20")
"Care Free" is sponsored by Cascade Liquidators, and will be on display at US Bank
Art ID #640 |
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Evening Reflections
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Avalon Parsons
Avalon feels that light is never the same: the light in the sky and on the water, the light turning moss on rocks to green and gold, the light reflected in pools and on wet sand - changing, traveling.
Oil with Palette Knife
(36" x 12")
"Evening Reflections" is sponsored by Five Pine Lodge and Conference Center, and will be on display at Desert Charm
Art ID #633 |
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Traveling Treasures
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Kay Pederson
Kay designs Brocante jewelry created from old and new beads and rescued treasures. She absolutely loves visiting her "suppliers" at the Porte de Vanves market on a Saturday morning in the city of lights!
Mixed
(na)
"Traveling Treasures" is sponsored by The Paper Place, and will be on display at Common Threads
Art ID #698 |
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Consider the Source
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Tonye Belinda Phillips
The "Traveling Light" theme brought to mind the vision of water droplets, glistening in the sunlight and floating (traveling) through the sky from daybreak to nightfall. This piece contains both hand and machine work using a mix of textured fabrics and yarns.
Fabric/Fiber
(20" x 14")
"Consider the Source" is sponsored by Clearwater Gallery, and will be on display at Clearwater Gallery
Art ID #576 |
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Tonye's Tote
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Tonye Belinda Phillips
This is Tonye's rendition of the Common Canvas tote bag. She called on her expertise as a quilter, and added quilted pockets with her amazing sewing details. Tonye's color choices are always fun and eye-catching.
Fiber
(18" x 15")
"Tonye's Tote" is sponsored by Cascade Vacation Rentals, and will be on display at Sisters Art Works
Art ID #673 |
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Castanets on Aisle 3 de la Rays
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Carolyn Platt
Carolyn had a great time creating this wonderful tote that makes you want to dance through the shopping aisles. Her high-heeled coin purse will keep you in the money, too.
canvas
(17" x 34")
"Castanets on Aisle 3 de la Rays" is sponsored by Davis Tire, and will be on display at Sisters Art Works
Art ID #669 |
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Mt. Jefferson Wilderness
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Mike Putnam
Mike is a large-format fine-art photographer based in Bend. He specializes in capturing the natural beauty of Oregon with his wooden 4 X 5 film camera. The result of his art form is amazing.
Photography
(35" X 40")
"Mt. Jefferson Wilderness" is sponsored by The Gallery Restaurant, and will be on display at The Fly Fisher's Place
Art ID #700 |
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Dutchman Flat
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Dan Rickards
This is a giclee reproduction on rag watercolor paper. Dan painted this originally from Dutchman Flat, near Mt. Bachelor, on an October afternoon with a storm approaching.
Giclee on Watercolor
(60" x 20")
"Dutchman Flat" is sponsored by Clearwater Gallery, and will be on display at Clearwater Gallery
Art ID #668 |
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Fused Glass Plate
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Joy Roelofsz
Joy loves working on her fused glass creations, and wanted to share one of them with us. She has a studio in Sisters, and loves to share her time with like-minded artists.
Glass
(10.5")
"Fused Glass Plate" is sponsored by Tate & Tate Catering, and will be on display at Wisteria Chic
Art ID #714 |
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Easy Rider
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Deb Sether
A beautiful anagama-fired ceramic horse with a light passenger. We are so grateful to have this piece for the auction. Deb has been a supporter of My Own Two Hands for years, and we so appreciate her contributions.
Anagama Fired Ceramic
(24" x 24")
"Easy Rider" is sponsored by Jim & Dana Cunningham, and will be on display at Clearwater Gallery
Art ID #600 |
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Reflecting
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Edie Shelton
This fused glass piece is designed to capture light and enhance your home. Edie took her years of quilting experience and applied her knowledge and vision to a new medium. Her work can be seen at Clearwater Gallery in Sisters.
Fused Glass
(19" Round)
"Reflecting" is sponsored by Construction Management Services Inc., and will be on display at Clearwater Gallery
Art ID #587 |
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Zen Rabbit
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John Simpkins
John has been enjoying the art of print-making at A-6 in Bend. We appreciate his continued support and always look forward to his latest creations. He is truly a treasure in Sisters.
Fiber and Ink
(18" x 15")
"Zen Rabbit" is sponsored by The Paper Place, and will be on display at Sisters Art Works
Art ID #680 |
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The Chase
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John Simpkins
The plate for this collograph was created using coffee beans, pine needles and cardboard. It was inked by hand, printed with a steamroller. John created this at Atelier 6000 in Bend. For more information see www.atelier6000.com
Hand-Pulled Print - Collograph
(48" X 35")
"The Chase" is sponsored by Central Oregon Bark, and will be on display at High Desert Gallery
Art ID #697 |
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2008 Signed and Mounted SFF Poster
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Sisters Folk Festival
2008 was a great year for the Sisters Folk Festival. Own the poster that's signed by the performers who played such amazing music for three folk-filled days in September.
Poster
(18" x 26")
"2008 Signed and Mounted SFF Poster" is sponsored by McDonalds of Sisters, and will be on display at Slick's Que Co.
Art ID #648 |
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2009 Signed and Mounted Folk Festival Poster
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Sisters Folk Festival
Remember the 2009 Sisters Folk Festival with a poster signed by the performers who made it such a successful year. Don't miss your chance to own a piece of musical history in the making.
Poster
(18" x 25")
"2009 Signed and Mounted Folk Festival Poster" is sponsored by High Country Disposal, and will be on display at Eurosports
Art ID #649 |
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Sisters Folk Festival Package
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Sisters Folk Festival
This package will have you all set for this year's Festival. You'll receive: 4 All Events Passes to the Festival, 2 T-shirts and a Sweatshirt from last year's Festival, 2 SFF water bottles, 2 SFF stickers & tattoos, a SFF blanket and a 2010 poster. All of these great items come with a handmade Tracy Curtis SFF bag to carry it all.
na
(na)
"Sisters Folk Festival Package" is sponsored by Les Schwab Tire Centers, and will be on display at The Jewel
Art ID #718 |
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Adirondack Chairs
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Sisters High School Woodworking Students
Bryan Boswell and Tim Davis, of Tony Cosby's woodworking class, have supported My Own Two Hands by donating these beautiful chairs.
Wood
(na)
"Adirondack Chairs" is sponsored by Cascade Liquidators, and will be on display at Metamorphosis Hair & Skin Renewal
Art ID #716 |
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Running Free
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Mary Dement Smith
Mary Dement Smith, a fabulous fiber artist, has created a beautiful quilt depicting the lightness and freedom of the horse. We look forward to seeing more of her art in the future.
Fiber Art
(7' square)
"Running Free" is sponsored by Brad Braman Dentistry, and will be on display at Metamorphosis Hair & Skin Renewal
Art ID #616 |
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Curtains Over Denali
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Jim W Smith
One of Jim's most important artistic photographic goals is to see not just what the eye takes in but to look deep for the spirit that resides within. The Aurora Borealis is one of nature's most mysterious and magnificent shows of Travelling Light. His work is shown at Blue Skies Art Gallery in Sisters.
Photo
(29" x 19. 5")
"Curtains Over Denali" is sponsored by Five Pine Lodge and Conference Center, and will be on display at Blue Skies Art Gallery
Art ID #663 |
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Moonstones in Pink
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Brenda Smith
The Sisters Folk Festival and Americana Project have brought such richness into Brenda's sons' lives. She wanted to give back something from "Her Own Two Hands" that she usually reserves only for family and friends.
Jewelry & Fabric
(N/A)
"Moonstones in Pink" is sponsored by Brad Braman Dentistry, and will be on display at Soda Creek Gallery
Art ID #703 |
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Circles & Squares
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Brenda Smith
Brenda's talents as a writer come through when she wrote, "Beauty lights up our eyes -- We can live in very small spaces, but if we have beauty, we have everything. I hope my gift will put a smile in somebody's eyes, which will catch the sparkle in anothers.
Jewelry & Fabric
(N/A)
"Circles & Squares" is sponsored by Cascade Vacation Rentals, and will be on display at Soda Creek Gallery
Art ID #706 |
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Light Floral Tote
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Debra Smith-Stephens
Debra owns Wisteria Chic, in downtown Sisters. Her store is full of creative, fun items. For her own art projects her requirements are simple; give her a glue gun, a few buttons and she's good to go.
Fiber
(18" x 15")
"Light Floral Tote" is sponsored by Lange Winery, and will be on display at Sisters Art Works
Art ID #720 |
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The Painted Desert
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Kit Stafford
Kit is a teaching artist with the Americana Project, and Director and instructor of Arts Discovery. A 1909 diary inspired Kit to pull these found objects together; a wheel from a child's toy, bleached bones, a rolling weed, an insulator...feathers.
Assemblyage
(24" X 18")
"The Painted Desert" is sponsored by X-Press Printing, and will be on display at US Bank
Art ID #707 |
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Lightness of Being
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Kit Stafford
Kit created this bag as an example of how much fun and color can go into embellishing a canvas tote bag. Thanks Kit for all you do!
Fiber
(18" x 15")
"Lightness of Being" is sponsored by Lange Winery, and will be on display at Sisters Art Works
Art ID #733 |
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Traveling Water
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Cindy Steele
Cindy is a junior at Sisters High School. She is thankful for art teachers Mike Baynes and Mitch Deadrick, and all that they have taught her. What a great interpretation of this year's theme.
Ceramic
(11" x 18")
"Traveling Water" is sponsored by Dr. Thomas Rheuben DMD, and will be on display at The Fly Fisher's Place
Art ID #721 |
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She Who Watches
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Janet Stevens
This beautiful necklace is made from molded precious metal clay. This piece is inspired by the Tugagala, who watches over the people at Horse Thief Lake in the Columbia Basin.
Silver
(24")
"She Who Watches" is sponsored by Tate & Tate Catering, and will be on display at Sisters Olive & Nut Co.
Art ID #627 |
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Bracelet
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Janet Stevens
This bracelet will brighten up your day with these colorful beads. Jane has worked in several media for thirty years. Collage and silver clay are her favorites.
Beads and Silver
(7.5")
"Bracelet" is sponsored by Tate & Tate Catering, and will be on display at Sisters Olive & Nut Co.
Art ID #628 |
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Dark Night, Light Blanket
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Sisters Middle Americana Students
Kit Stafford's middle school class loved the process of putting their individual pieces together to make a whole. Their donation is an example of some of the Americana Project classes the Sisters Folk Festival offers to Sisters students.
Fabric
(70" x 90")
"Dark Night, Light Blanket" is sponsored by Sisters Drug & Gift Co., and will be on display at The Stichin' Post
Art ID #695 |
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The Sun: Moving in Style
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Lucinda Summerfield
Lucinda is new to working with roving, and has found it to be a very exciting medium with endless possibilities. This piece tells us that even the sun needs to travel in style.
Wool Roving
(32" x 16")
"The Sun: Moving in Style" is sponsored by Bronco Billy's Ranch Grill & Saloon, and will be on display at Desert Charm
Art ID #630 |
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Winter to Spring
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Teafly
Teafly is an artist who lives and works in Bend. She's the year-round Central Oregon, Caldera Arts Mentor.
Fabric
(18" x 15")
"Winter to Spring" is sponsored by Central Oregon Bark, and will be on display at Sisters Art Works
Art ID #731 |
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Catch the Light
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Holly Thornton
"Catch the Light" is a faerie who got up early one day and caught the first rays of morning light and stored it in one of her glass marbles for days that are not so bright.
Polymer Clay Figurine
(3" High)
"Catch the Light" is sponsored by McDonalds of Sisters, and will be on display at Abigail's On Main
Art ID #693 |
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Handcrafted Wood Doll Cradle
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Dick Tipton
The style and design of this piece is reminiscent of the Arts and Crafts era, when cradles were handcrafted from wood, not plastic. Dick's work can be seen at Donterra Art Works in Sisters.
Wood
(24" x 14" x 12")
"Handcrafted Wood Doll Cradle" is sponsored by The Hen's Tooth, and will be on display at Don Terra Artworks
Art ID #578 |
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Find Your Way Home
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Todd Kimmich & Panorama Ranch
A beautiful alpaca-wool throw rug and a pair of Arts and Crafts lamps. Perfect for warming up any room!
Mixed
(N/A)
"Find Your Way Home" is sponsored by Five Pine Lodge and Conference Center, and will be on display at Wisteria Chic
Art ID #735 |
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When the Rubber Leaves the Road
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Blake Underwood
Blake captured a bygone era with this vivid portrayal of one of yesterday's forms of transportation. Blake grew up in Sisters and recently returned home with his family to his artistic roots.
Photo Print
(38" X 27")
"When the Rubber Leaves the Road" is sponsored by Davis Tire, and will be on display at Slick's Que Co.
Art ID #694 |
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Traveling Lighter Than Wings Train Case
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Rosalie Van Ness
Looking at our theme from the other direction, Rosalie has given us a delightful piece depicting travel and the lightness of the butterfly's flight. This donation has been made in the name of her friend Diane Kettle.
Mixed
(11" x 6.5")
"Traveling Lighter Than Wings Train Case" is sponsored by Pony Express, and will be on display at Mackenzie Creek Trading Co.
Art ID #631 |
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Moonlight
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Wendy Vernon
Wendy has been a mixed-media artist for 25 years. She always has fun with our themes and brings joy to everyone when she brings in her pieces. She found this theme to be a real inspiration, and intends to keep creating around the theme.
Jewelry
(na)
"Moonlight" is sponsored by Brad Braman Dentistry, and will be on display at Alpaca By Design
Art ID #661 |
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Illuminated Journey
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Wendy Vernon
This piece captures the theme in a very literal sense. Wendy disassembled this suitcase and embellished it with a covering that illuminates the light within. You can take this "Traveling Light" anywhere.
Paper/ Mixed
(12" x 12 .5")
"Illuminated Journey" is sponsored by The Hen's Tooth, and will be on display at Sisters Coffee Company
Art ID #665 |
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Moving from Day to Night
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Wendy Vernon
Wendy loves finding many ways to explore our annual themes. This bag is a great example of her imagination and how much fun she has with her art.
Fiber
(18" x 15")
"Moving from Day to Night" is sponsored by Top Pin Archery Pro Shop, and will be on display at Sisters Art Works
Art ID #681 |
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Traveling Light
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Thomas Owczarzak & Lisa Voelker
Angels are heart and soul to many people, including Tom and his wife, Lisa. Traveling Light is one of a series of angels they have created as talismans to those who find comfort in the presence of angels.
18 karat/Yellow Gold
(3/4" round)
"Traveling Light" is sponsored by X-Press Printing, and will be on display at Sisters Coffee Company
Art ID #585 |
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Toledo, Spain
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Barbara A. Walter
Barbara is a wonderful watercolor artist who has been a big supporter of My Own Two Hands for many years. Her beautiful painting brings us from the dark to the light in the narrow streets of Spain.
Watercolor and Pen
(20" x 16")
"Toledo, Spain" is sponsored by McDonalds of Sisters, and will be on display at Angeline's Bakery & Cafe
Art ID #619 |
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Light As a Feather
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Clay Warburton
As a teacher in the Sisters School District, Clay experiences daily how the benefits of the My Own Two Hands auction touches the students in the district. We appreciate his continued support with his lively paintings
Acrylic on Canvas
(16" x 20")
"Light As a Feather" is sponsored by GFP Enterprises, and will be on display at The Fly Fisher's Place
Art ID #653 |
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Metolious 1
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Conrad Weiler
Conrad has captured the beauty and traveling light of the Metolius through pastel pictography. This piece started as a photo and then was transformed into an art piece.
Pictography
(20" x 30")
"Metolious 1" is sponsored by GFP Enterprises, and will be on display at Sisters Feed & Supply
Art ID #641 |
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Shooting Star
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Mary Jo Weiss
The image of a shooting star traveling across the night sky was one of the ideas that came to Mary Jo's mind when she heard the theme for this year.
Jewelry
(1 1/2" x 5/8")
"Shooting Star" is sponsored by Farmers Insurance of Sisters, and will be on display at The Jewel
Art ID #658 |
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Traveling Crystal
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Mary Jo Weiss
Mary Jo has been designing and creating jewelry for over 30 years. She specializes in forging and fabrication combining precious metals and textures around unusual gems.
Jewelry
(1 1/4" x 1/2")
"Traveling Crystal" is sponsored by Central Oregon Bark, and will be on display at The Jewel
Art ID #659 |
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Spirit of the Desert
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Jean Wells-Keenan
Jean's fascination with line, pattern, color and texture are well represented in this beautiful piece. The Little People add perspective to this desert landscape. We're so pleased to be able to offer this piece in the auction.
Pieced Fabric
(12.5" x 11")
"Spirit of the Desert" is sponsored by The Roundhouse Foundation, and will be on display at The Stichin' Post
Art ID #708 |
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Wine Rack
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Jeff Wester
Jeff is donating his beautiful, functional art again this year. Ponderosa Forge & Ironworks is known for quality; this piece incorporates strength and amazing detail. A sumptuous selection of wine accompanies this auction item.
Wrought Iron
"Wine Rack" is sponsored by Sisters Folk Festival, and will be on display at Cork Cellars
Art ID #734 |
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Anagama Platter
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Jay Widmer
Jay is a master in ceramics. This anagama-fired platter is a beautiful example of his work. The process Jay goes through to create these pieces is amazing to behold.
Clay
(15")
"Anagama Platter" is sponsored by Ponderosa Forge & Ironworks, and will be on display at Lutton's Ace Hardware
Art ID #603 |
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Spire in the Mist
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Jim Williams
Light is everywhere, and it's always traveling. Jim's images capture that light as it reflects off of his subjects. This is Jim's first auction donation; we're so grateful he chose the Amerciana Project.
Photo
(12" x 18")
"Spire in the Mist" is sponsored by Black Butte Ranch, and will be on display at Depot Cafe
Art ID #662 |
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Tunnel Vision
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Lynn Woodward
Shot somewhere in Oregon through the heavy eye of a weary traveler, this photo draws you in with its light and depth. Lynn is a constant supporter of the Americana Project, and we can't thank her enough.
Photography
(19" x 13")
"Tunnel Vision" is sponsored by Bank of the Cascades, and will be on display at Remax Town and Country Real Estate
Art ID #609 |
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Beaumont La Grange at Threadgills
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Deb Yager
Deb is an accomplished musician as well as an artist. Her love of music shows in the way she captures the mellow tones and rhythm of her subject.
Pen & Ink, Reverse Print
(20.5" x 17.5")
"Beaumont La Grange at Threadgills" is sponsored by Jim & Dana Cunningham, and will be on display at Slick's Que Co.
Art ID #683 |
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French Chef's Knife
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Alex Yinger
Alex, a Sisters High School student, has been doing metalwork for almost six years and is self-taught. This beautiful knife will be a useful addition to any kitchen.
Steel and Bubinga Wood
(2" x 14")
"French Chef's Knife" is sponsored by Tate & Tate Catering, and will be on display at Mackenzie Creek Trading Co.
Art ID #712 |
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Crouching Lamp, Hidden Table
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Amy Yoder
With the help of family friend Sage Dorsey, Amy created this table with no apparent goal in mind. It came out appropriate for the side of a chair or couch, perfect for lighting up a workspace. Amy is a junior at Sisters High School.
Wood, Metal
(38" x 21" x 14")
"Crouching Lamp, Hidden Table" is sponsored by Black Butte Ranch, and will be on display at Remax Town and Country Real Estate
Art ID #569 |
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Near Lakeview
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Beth Yoe
A fabulous photographer, Beth was traveling and was compelled to stop and capture the scenes along her journey.
Photo
(34" x 28")
"Near Lakeview" is sponsored by Les Schwab Tire Centers, and will be on display at Eurosports
Art ID #654 |
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The Family
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Michael Yruegas
Rare beams of sunlight illuminate the aquatic domain of bottlenose dolphins as they pause to observe our world, and for a brief shining moment their smiles brighten our lives. Michael teaches airbrushing classes in Sisters. He is a valuable addition to the arts community.
Freehand Airbrush on Metal
(7' x 3' Yes, that's feet!)
"The Family" is sponsored by South Valley Bank & Trust, and will be on display at Metamorphosis Hair & Skin Renewal
Art ID #588 |
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Melted Gold
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Dan & Susie Zeitner
Suzie and Dan Zeitner have been longtime supporters of My Own Two Hands. Their glass creations are always highly anticipated. We appreciate their generosity! (This image is similar to the auction item.)
Glass
(25" X 34")
"Melted Gold" is sponsored by Lange Winery, and will be on display at Sisters Art Works
Art ID #727 |
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A Soaring Sound
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Jayson Bowerman & Suzie Zeitner
Suzie Zeitner created another unbelievable glass guitar. This year's masterpiece is playable, thanks to the expertise of master craftsman, Jayson Bowerman. This is the first in a planned series of functional glass instruments.
Glass, Ebony & Damascus Steel
(34" X 13")
"A Soaring Sound" is sponsored by Brian and Melinda Witt, and will be on display at Paulina Springs Books
Art ID #728 |
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