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Wednesday, March 11, 2019 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon PAINTERS: Exhibit will be on display through March Continued from page 3 Oregon. Years ago, artist Bill Herring challenged her <to look into the horses of her soul,= that is, to see what really motivates her and what she wants to convey through her work. <Those horses are joy, freedom, faithfulness, and glory.= <There is something about being outdoors that brings joy to my spirit,= she says. <I connect with the scenery, the fresh air, and the light.= Before starting each paint- ing, she considers light, shadow, colors, and reflec- tions on a subject. But, as the light changes quickly, she often makes small paint- ings, to be used as a guide for larger works. She often sells the small unframed paint- ings at a low price point that enables nearly everyone to own a piece of original art. Her work can be seen in the library9s Computer Room. Gordon is a geologist, environmentalist and art- ist. Nature is his common denominator and painting brings it all together. <My oil paintings reflect who I am; a summation of a lifetime of experiences.= He grew up in Sioux City, Iowa in the last half of the Great Depression, where the riparian environ- ment of the Missouri River bonded him to nature. He worked his way through the University of South Dakota, and has a master9s degree in geology from the University of Wyoming. He didn9t get serious about art until after his retirement. Gordon worked for Mobil Oil for 31 years, 16 of them internationally. He dealt with petroleum ministers and staff, conducting field studies in wilderness areas. He experi- enced two Arab-Israeli wars and was in Saigon when it was under assault. Later, he was in charge of a research vessel in the South Pacific, was a manager of oil field development, and managed a research group. <This is where I learned the significant difference between innovation and cre- ativity,= he says. He now applies to his art- work the principles of the research process that solved problems in the oil industry. <I am not the typical art- ist,= he says. <I have no for- mal training in a university or art school. I had a few work- shops early on, but I got noth- ing out of them other than the opportunity to meet people. If I can, I prefer to find a work- shop that is less on painting, and more on how to see your subject through the lens of your inner self, and paint it in your mind first, before touch- ing the canvas 4 in other words, the psychology of see- ing something different from the way others see the same thing.= His work, including scenes of magnificent moun- tains, raging rivers, and curi- ous wildlife, is the sum of his life9s experiences. His work is featured in the Community Room of the Library. The Art Committee of the Friends of Sisters Library (FOSL) arranges ongoing exhibits throughout the year. Most of the work is for sale, and forms to purchase art are available at the library. Artists donate a portion of the sale price to FOSL. Next month9s exhibit will be by the Sisters Area Photography Club. The 17 PHOTO BY HELEN SCHMIDLING “Color Along The Creek” is among the paintings hanging at Sisters Library. library is open Tuesdays through Fridays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturdays, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. FREE CLASSES & WORKSHOPS! MONDAY, APRIL 1 - SATURDAY, APRIL 6 BECOME A MEMBER FOR ONLY $39 TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS GREAT OFFER! BARRE AND PILATES WITH CAROLYN Tasty THURSDAY March 14, 5-7 p.m. French & Italian Wines LIVE MUSIC Sat., March 16, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cuppa Joe 391 W. Cascade Ave. | 541-549-2675 corkcellarswinebistro.com Barre classes are fun, up-beat workouts combing pilates, light weights and high reps. Pilates core classes are mat-based workouts focused on pelvic fl oor and deep core. WORKSHOPS WITH DR. ANN GRIFFIN Supercharge your self-care routine using a foam roller. Learn techniques specifi c to address low back or neck and shoulder concerns. LReim Register by 3/28. Limited space available! Call 541-699-7800 coach@level5fi t.com | www.level5fi t.com | Located in Ray’s Shopping Center