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Trail’s End opens ‘Coastal Art for All Seasons’ May 2 GEARHART — Gheri Fours is the featured artist for May at Trail’s End Art Gallery. The show, titled “Coastal Art for All Seasons,” will include her works in wa- tercolor, mixed-media and collage. The opening recep- tion will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 2 during Gearhart’s First Saturday ArtWalk. Along with other mem- bers’ work, the show will be open through the month of May. The public is wel- come to browse the gallery and gift shop featuring an all new monthly exhibit of oil paintings, watercolors, acrylics, photography, col- lage, cards and gifts. The gallery and gift shop is open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednes- days through Sundays. The gallery is located at 656 A St. Visit the Trail’s End web- site at http://trailsendart.org for more information about the organization, and find out about the events TEAA has planned for the summer. Come visit on May 2 and ask Fours any questions you might have about how she develops her art. Born and raised in Chica- go, Fours has lived in Can- ada and Hawaii and is now retired on the Oregon Coast. “In the ’50s and ’60s, my sister and I used to go to the Art Institute in Chicago once a month to see the change in exhibits and watch the new trends,” Fours recalls. “When we went to the uni- versity, she majored in art, and I majored in chemistry. When I retired she bought me a paint brush and encour- aged me to paint.” Fours answered some questions about her art. a quiet landscape, or just a capture of melancholy on a toned paper. Where do you paint? I have a studio, but drawing and painting outside is alluring to me despite the oftentimes wet weather. I carry a small sketchbook that gives me comfort just knowing I can draw at anytime. Sponta- neity is often the preface to many deliberate paintings that I finish in my studio. Do you have other hobbies or interests? In my other life outside of painting, I work with wool: spinning, knitting and weaving. It is working with my hands in another way. There is a certain ele- ment of history and utility in working fiber from the very beginning of its origin to a finished product. Fiber arts inspires my creativity. Submitted photo “New Ambition,” a watercolor by Gheri Fouts. Submitted photo “Study in Red,” a mixed-media piece by Gheri Fouts. What Medium do you prefer? The medium I prefer is watercolor. I am happy with the challenge. Water- color presents obstacles every time I paint. It is loose, it travels on the paper, it mingles and mixes well with colors or rejects them. Oftentimes it is out of control half way through the process. It teaches me to be patient and contend with fleeting moments of chaos. Each painting becomes a learning expe- rience. Where do you get your inspiration? When I am painting, I ask the question “Do you see what I see?” This question becomes my inspiration for my work. It could be a crowded street in Seaside, a pilot boat chasing a ship in a storm, B rin g th is a d in to receive Casual Fine Dining 10% OFF LUNCH & DINNER FOOD PU RCH ASES Seafood • Steaks • Pastas Salads • Chowder (does n ot in clude beverages) Reservations Accepted BANQUETS • CATERING OREGON LOTTERY 2008 “GOLDEN FORK AWARD” Gerry Frank, The Oregonian Visa • Mastercard American Express • Diners Club 1105 COMMERCIAL ST. ASTORIA 503.338.6640 Find Us On Facebook! www.silversalmongrille.com Welcome to the 3 3 rd Annual Crab, Seafood,& Wine Festival “Where Quality Counts” 1085 Alt. Hwy 10 1, Warrenton OPEN MON-FRI 8-5 503-861- AUTO www.tjsautorepair.com 6 Months Same As Cash O.A.C. 25 Years Same Location • Family Owned/Operated • 63 Years Experience • AIR CONDITIONING • ENGINE DIAGNOSTICS • ELECTRICAL • DIFFERENTIAL OVERHAUL • ALIGNMENTS • MOTOR HOMES • ENGINE DIAGNOSTICS • CLUTCHES • BRAKES • ENGINE/TRANSMISSION Del’s OK 3 53 59 Hw y. 101 Bu s in e s s • (503 ) 3 25-2861 • tire fa c to ry.c o m /a s to ria For Em ergenc ies: 503-325-0233 April 23, 2015 | coastweekend.com | 29