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April 2 GEARHART — The next Gearhart Art Walk is from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 2. A Great Gallery 576 Pacific Way Whether poised at a river bend or cruising the coastline, the Great Blue Heron is a majestic sight. The stately heron with its subtle blue- gray plumage is one of gallery owner Susan Thomas’s favorite subjects to pastel. “I love the heron’s tucked-in neck, plumage and long trailing legs.” A new series of five of these feathered friends will be underway. In addition there will be beautiful new jewelry by DM De- signs, a new display of pottery from Suzy Holland, hand knits from local Gearhart residents and many more creations. Refreshments and of course hand dipped chocolate will be served. Natural Nook 738 Pacific Way The Natural Nook invites everyone to stop in and see the new Metal Art by Mar- ilynn Russell. It is also the perfect time to check in with our other talented consignment artists and see what they have brought in new this spring. Pacific Crest Cottage 726 Pacific Way The budding of spring throughout Clatsop County is captured on canvas by Dutch artist Wim Vlek. Wim and his wife, Maki, have been residents of Astoria since 1990. Wim grew up in Holland enjoying the pure light of the Dutch sky. He began to paint at an early age under the instruc- tion of a mother and brother who dabbled with paint and canvas. Further inspiration were his grandparents art collection which included 17th, 18th and 19th century paintings. Wim has been an active member of the art community and has earned respect and admiration as an accomplished artist and art instructor. Featuring boys and girls high school teams from throughout the Columbia-Pacifi c region Oils by Wim Vlek are on display at Pacific Crest Cottage. Bruce Horne is featured at Trails End Art Association. Gearhart Art Walk will feature inspi- ration from Farm, Land and Sea. A new collection of miniature oils by Wim will also be on display and ready for purchase. Come meet Wim and enjoy Pacific Crest Cottage hospitality. Preview the spring col- lection on The cottage’s Facebook page. 28 D th ANNUAL AILY A STORIAN INVITATIONAL 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 16 th Seaside High School Track Meet 16 | March 31, 2016 | coastweekend.com Trails End Art Association 656 A St. Versatile artist, Bruce Horne, is the featured artist this month at Trail’s End Art Gallery. Bruce is both artist and teacher at heart, having relished both activities from a young age growing up in Illi- nois. He earned a bachelors in art edu- cation from Western Illinois University. He and his wife, Dorie, have ded- icated their lives to bringing art to children and youth. They take great joy in seeing how many of their students have grown into fine artists. Plan to meet and talk with Bruce during the reception at Trail’s End Art Gallery, 656 A Street, from 2 p.m.-5 p.m. as you enjoy his dynamic, colorful art. Bruce enjoys a mixed-media ap- proach. He is especially fascinated by the challenges of painting animals, people, and what he calls, “mind- scapes.” With his mindscapes, he takes the viewer on a journey into color, shape and texture as he inspires imagination. His rich background in teaching drawing, painting, printmaking, ce- ramics, and sculpture results in an amazing variety of images. Trail’s End Art Association is proud to bring this fine art to the North Coast. SUBMITTED PHOTOS Artwork by Bruce Horne. Pacific Crest Cottage oils By Wim Vlek. Bruce Horne’s artwork is featured at Trails End Art Association’s.
