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Artists pursue their dreams in retirement Art Loft
showcases
photographer
Brad Gibson
ASTORIA — Two artists
featured at the Astoria Art Loft,
Bobbi Bosse’ and Jacquelyn
Hern, are retired. They raised
families, developed professional
careers, put others’ needs and
interests before their own — the
old familiar story. Now both are
making up for lost time with
their artwork.
Bosse’ paints in oils, acrylic
and watercolor. She has devel-
oped several styles, and her sub-
jects reflect her life on the East
Coast near the Atlantic Ocean.
Recently, she has been painting
in watercolor and her love of the
sea and nature are reflected in
her paintings.
Hern also paints in oils and
acrylic. Watercolor is her medi-
um of choice. She paints various
subjects, and her sense of humor
and whimsy lead to creations
guaranteed to tickle your funny
bone.
The Art Loft is privileged to
present the paintings of these
two artists. They represent ongo-
ing learning after retirement, the
pursuit of dreams and the dis-
covery of talent that is revealed
with study and perseverance.
Their artwork is notable, their
energy and passion inspiring.
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Jacquelyn Hern’s painting ‘Blue Dinosaurs’
Visit the Astoria Art Loft
at 106 Third St. in Astoria,
meet the artists and enjoy their
paintings. The space is open 10
a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through
Saturday and by appointment.
ASTORIA — Photographer Brad Gibson
is the Astoria Art Loft’s featured artist for
the month of June.
The natural beauty of the North Coast
and Gibson’s travels throughout the world
inspire this artist. Nature and man-made
structures are subjects for his photogra-
phy and videos.
A native Oregonian, Gibson was the
staff photographer for his high school and
college newspapers. After college and as
part of his work, he traveled extensively
and took photographs everywhere he
went. Before the advent of digital photog-
raphy, he developed and printed photos in
his dark room.
After many years as a self-employed
web developer, Gibson and his wife
retired to Astoria. He continues to indulge
his passion for photography and share his
talents with others.
Enjoy Gibson’s work at the Art Loft,
106 Third St. in Astoria, throughout the
month. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 4
p.m., Tuesday through Saturday and by
appointment.
Painting workshop inspired by Ikebana
MANZANITA — The Hoff-
man Center for the Arts
will host a two-day work-
shop, “Painting Watercolor
Florals: Inspired by the
Japanese Art of Ikebana.”
The workshop will be held
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday
and Sunday, June 16 and
17. Tuition is $100.
This workshop is
designed for adults 18
and older. Some drawing
skills are preferred, but not
necessary. Students must
bring materials from the
list that can be found on the
Hoffman Center’s blog post
for this class at hoffmanarts.
org/events/watercolor-flo-
rals/
Led by artist Carolyn
Gates of Eugene, this class
will use live Ikebana ar-
rangements as subjects.
Ikebana (literally
translated) means “flowers
kept alive.” Arrangements
appear simple yet natural.
But they are complex and
involve a symmetry of care-
fully planned relationships.
Students will learn more
about composition and
creating form when painting
still life from traditional
Japanese Ikebana arrange-
ments. Training the eye
to see the complexity and
simplicity of the Ikebana
arrangements will enhance
the skills of beginning
to advanced watercolor
painters.
Gates currently teaches
watercolor at Maude Kerns
Art Center in Eugene. She
has won numerous commis-
sions to paint in watercolor
and colored pencil and
has had several shows in
Oregon.
Gates is a member of the
Watercolor Society of Ore-
gon. For more information
and to view her work, visit
her website, cgates.com.
COURTESY CAROLYN GATES
‘Ikebana Inspiration’ by Carolyn Gates