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WINNERS ANNOUNCED Liz Walker, Judge Susan Lehman, Claudia Brown, and photogra- phy first-place winner Stephanie Ames FLORENCE — The January exhibit “Artistic Visions” at the Florence Events Center fea- tured a wide variety of 2-D, photography, and 3-D artworks in Galleries One and Five. At the awards reception, first place winners received $150 each, as well as a gold ribbon. Silvia Trijillo won the 2- dimentional award for her painting “Equinox.” Stephanie Ames won the photography award for her photograph “Singularity.” David Johnsen won the 3- dimensional award for his walking stick “Falling Leaves.” Honorable Mention ribbons went to artists Collen Goodwin, Julie Strecker, Julie Ripley, Lin-Su Nordin, Ben Cahoon, Patricia Ball, Stephanie Ames, Stephen Jones, Patrice Lampton, Ken McDougal, Amy Rickford and Mike Shoys. Judges for the show were Susan Lehman from Bandon, 2-D; Mack Holman from Gardiner, 3-D; and Susie Morrill and Donna Gilhousen from Eugene, photogra- phy. Coordinators of this awards show were FEC Gallery Committee members Claudia Brown and Liz Walker, and sponsors were the Friends of the FEC. COURTESY PHOTO F E B RU A RY 20 1 6 • A r ts & En t e rt a in me n t • C OAST C ENTRAL • 21 YELLOW MAGENTA FEC’ S ‘A RTISTIC V ISIONS ’ CYAN also contain structural plans and FLORENCE — This month, stunning photos. Take one along to come welcome the artwork of enhance your drive along the John Leasure and Judy Fleagle to Oregon coast. Backstreet Gallery, 1421 Bay St., Her book, “Images of America in Old Town. Around Florence” is about our spe- Originally from California, cial city. After many citizen inter- Leasure had an interest in painting views and much research, Judy pro- at an early age. He is a self-taught duced a history that spans more than artist. His exceptional oil painting a century of Florence’s growth. style captures his subject in stun- Photos from 1876 to the present ning light that strengthens the chronicle the development of the details of his painting. fishing industries, the lumber mills, He is an excellent teacher who the building of the bridge and much leads his students to create high more. quality paintings. Her latest book, “Devil Cat and “I like to bring a simple Other Colorful Animals I’ve approach to creating colorful Known,” is a memoir of pets she works of art,” says Leasure, who has rescued. Discover how the holds classes at the Florence COURTESY PHOTOS Devil Cat fits in her story. Regional Arts Alliance (FRAA), Fleagle is a captivating speaker 120 Maple St. “Devil Cat” by author Judy Fleagle (left) and artwork by John Leasure (right) thanks to her teaching years in Los Through his cabinet-making Author Judy Fleagle is the “Bridge Gatos, Calif. After teaching, she spent 21 business, Leasure’s artistic talents joined also been shown at the Florence Events Her book, “Crossings: years as an editor and staff writer for with his brother’s as they enriched homes Center and Peace Harbor Hospital gallery. Lady.” “I like to create, when possible, pictures McCullough’s Coastal Bridges” and “The Oregon Coast and Northwest travel maga- with the beauty of wood. Leasure is a board member of FRAA. that capture a higher plane in color, light Crossings Guide to Oregon’s Coastal zines. Stop by Backstreet Gallery, where you His paintings can be seen at the Dunes and nature, than those memories of expe- Spans” earned her that title. These books cover the history and the will find the work of these talented new Café, FRAA Art Center and on rience,” Leasure says. “My hope is that building of the handsome bridges. They members. Facebook.com. His dynamic work has you see what I see.” BLACK Meet two more artists joining Backstreet Gallery
