OCTOBER 5, 2017 // 21
Cannon Beach exhibit features memorial to artist Steve McLeod
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A painting by Scott Johnson
A piece made of recycled materials
by Deb Carnes
CANNON BEACH — The Cannon Beach History Center
& Museum’s latest art exhibit, opening 6 p.m. Friday,
Oct. 6, features the work of local artists Scott John-
son and Debra Carnes, with a memorial to Cannon
Beach artist Steve McLeod.
Johnson’s love of nature is evident in his beautiful,
intricate watercolors. He uses the soft washes of the
Japanese tradition and the refi ned line work of the
Persian miniature.
Carnes, a self-taught basket artist, has been hand-
crafting woven works of art for more than 30 years.
Her pieces have been displayed in juried shows
and galleries in Michigan, Florida and Oregon. Her
baskets and sculptures are currently inspired by a
concern for sustainability in art making. Carnes won
the Steve McLeod Earth Day Award two years in a
row for creating pieces from recycled marine debris.
The work of Carnes and Johnson in this exhibit is,
in part, inspired by the late work of Steve McLeod,
the artist and devoted beachcomber who passed away
in 2015.
Known for his seascapes and abstract sculptures,
McLeod was greatly inspired by the Pacifi c North-
west’s beauty. He experimented with beach detritus,
wine boxes, watercolor and more. McLeod had a vi-
sion that wasn’t lost on the community he left behind.
McLeod was a huge part of Cannon Beach’s art
movement in the 1960s. He and Evelyn Georges had
an idea to open a gallery that showcased the work of
local artists, crafters and professional artists in the
same space. The White Bird Gallery was among the
fi rst of its kind, and the idea behind it helped form the
artistic identity of Cannon Beach — and, some might
argue, the community as a whole.
The exhibit will open with refreshments and live
music. Both Johnson and Carnes will be on hand to
discuss their work and how McLeod inspired them.
This exhibit will be on display through December.
For more information, visit cbhistory.org, or fi nd
the museum on Facebook.
‘Experimental Painting’
class off ered at Trail’s End
GEARHART — A free
10-week “Experimental
Painting” class is being
offered by Shirley Dahlsten
at the Trail’s End Art Cen-
ter in Gearhart’s “little red
schoolhouse” beginning
Thursday, Oct. 5.
A variety of art methods
and materials will be intro-
duced, including gestural
drawing, realism, impres-
sionism, found objects,
sculpture and collage, plus
emotional and abstract
styles.
Beginners and profes-
sionals will find the class
both challenging and enter-
taining. (Materials are not
supplied.)
Author of “Passion and
Paint,” prize-winning artist
Shirley Dahlsten has been
teaching and working as
a professional artist since
1975.
A one-time donation
to the TEAC is suggested
for use of space. Contact
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Beach’s Steve
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Saturday October 14th
Liberty Theatre
Tickets on sale August 14th at the Liberty Theatre Box Office and online at
http://libertyastoria.showare.com/rumours
Nu-Way Carpet
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Shirley at jandsdahlsten@
gmail.com, or call 503-
325-1514 for additional
information.