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.
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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.