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ollege art students display creative talents a higher quality in the works. Scharbach has also considered teaching art after her school is completed. Jeanne Ferron, art student and part-time secretary for the art department, works in many mediums of art. She is well versed in clay, wood, metal and ink washes. "This is my hobby, you might say," Ferron said. Ferron is submitting three pieces to the May 22 student art show. These include a picture from the de sing class, a drawing, and the wood relief carving pictured. "It (the lion) started out to be a half-dragon, half-lion, but then became so intricate and regal, I decided to leave it all lion", Ferron said. The lion was carved completely by hand with black walnut wood. The finish ed product will be oiled to bring out the wood color. Ferron is currently taking Pearson's Super Graphics class. The works are copies of famous paintings by Van Gogh and others. They are painted on a large wall using a multitude of colors and techniques. "Norm Bursheim will be able to use the famous works as visual aides," Ferron said. Ferron has traveled the Uni ted States extensively and re turned to Oregon City. "I love art at CCC," she said. The College has regenerated Dennis Burbridge's interest in school. Burbridge, a frustrated high school dropout, said "I didn't think school was for me. So I learned at the 'school of hard knocks'. The 'hard knocks' school didn't teach him all he needed to know to support a family. Bur bridge is also working towards a teaching degree at the College. Although Burbridge feels The College art department is in need of more funds, positive things are going on. He praises Art History instructor Norm Bur sheim for ability to communi cate his art feelings to the stu dents. The art show is a chance to experience The College's are de partment in a pleasant atmos phere while getting to know staff and students. iOiitty Print College's Art Department jthe year with a student ¡»May 22 through May Art Center located at (S complex. The Art till give artists an oppor- 0 display their creative yet have been under con juring the school year, nork will be for sale to lie to purchase. > top economists in the .named four major areas stment. Diamonds were I asset till now, gold is ¿but art was considered 5a good return as long fluid and flexible," said iirsheim, college art in- Show begins with a buf- iay.May 22 at 6:30 p.m. the art center for more lion concerning the buf- lie following paragraphs otos a background is i four of the students [Works in the art show. [Gibson, a drawing stu oie to the United States fall of 1976 from her jmeland of Korea. y (the instructors) ac anti give me hope and gement," Gibson said. Is Gibson's first attempt irt medias. She is also oil painting, arts and ltd ceramics. The draw- s that she is presently tin is taught by Gary yScharbach, a four-term at the College, is a man with artistic abili- ambitions. in I see something new ce of artwork, it's like a in," Sharbach said. bust have many such ons because her acrylic paintings are truly some- o be deisred. The Mt. anvas, although unfinish- ik just two days to reach lent state. "Unfortunate- in't paint in such bursts lie said. i most of the students, ach would like to sell her (orofessionallv. but said aid not until she achieved ■ H 1 m - ' m V 4tÄr x ; wii u B |y| 1 Il m = im 1 in n & é » > M 1 e n - »t < yiWsvft lSoOlB ■ MMyw »WKw ¿'ÄH I . l*"' i ■ Photos by Brain Snook ■WBB ■ s' * 71 si J < — ■ 1 Clockwise: Nancy Scharbach ponders her Mt. Angel painting. Wood relief hand carving on black walnut wood by Jeanne Ferron. Inok Gibson studies pen cil techniques in Gary Pearson's drawing class. Instructor Pear son and Ferron create art visual aides using famous works as 'Starry Night' by Vincent Van Gogh, lower left. ’Community College centimeters Colors by Muriseli Color Services Lab