Work of artist Hillsbery part of WSO exhibit
FLORENCE — Nationally acclaimed
watercolorist and Florence resident Carole
Hillsbery had her painting “Jewel Of
India” accepted into the Watercolor
Society of Oregon’s Experimental
Convention recently held at the Oregon
Garden Resort.
“Jewel Of India” was painted from a
photo her daughter, Mary, took on a trip to
India this past year. It is watercolor with
India ink and gouche touches.
Hillsbery has been painting for more
than 40 years, although she has been
painting, exhibiting and teaching profes-
sionally since 2003.
She studied with Kathyrn Davis, Ted
Nuttall, Charles Reid, Lien Zieng,
Robert Wood and many other well-
known artists
Hillsbery is also announcing a
Figurative Watercolor Workshop to be
held in Florence on Friday and Saturday,
June 10 and 11, at the Cross Road Church.
Many artists tighten up and struggle
when painting figures in watercolor. This
workshop is designed to teach how to
loosen up and explore color while com-
municating a story or feeling.
Hillsbery’s many techniques, demon-
strations, and candid conversations with
artist will be sure to inspire as she encour-
ages each student to discover their own
Carole Hillsbery’s watercolor “Jewel of India” is part of the Watercolor Society of Oregon’s Experimental
Convention held recently at the Oregon Garden Resort.
unique painting style.
The group will paint the whole body (or
3/4 of the body) in motion or in an inter-
esting pose and background. Artists can
either draw or trace the figure using their
own photos. Some knowledge of water-
color is needed.
Hillsbery is a national award-winning
artist and a signature member of
Transparent Watercolor Society of
America, Northwest Watercolor Society,
Western Federation of Watercolor Society,
the Arizona Watercolor Association and a
member of the Watercolor Society of
Oregon.
For more information and a registration
form, contact Charlene Wilson via email
at charwilson66@gmail.com.
‘Strong Walk’ to commemorate UCC victims, community
ROSEBURG —
Remember. Move. Unite.
Those three words have inspired the
communities of the Umpqua Valley to
launch the Umpqua Strong 9k & 5k
Run/Walk and Community Festival on
Saturday, Oct. 1.
The event takes place on the one-
year anniversary of the Umpqua
Community College (UCC) campus
shooting.
On that tragic day nine lives were
The Saturday, Oct. 1, event honors
lost and nine others were injured. The
lives lost and community.
run recognizes the lives of each those
individuals with a unique 9k distance,
We’re coming together as an expression
dedicating a kilometer to each victim.
of our community’s hope and determina-
The post-race festival will include
tion.”
many activities including a Kids’ Fun
Beyond the organizers’ intent to unite
Run and live music.
people in the region, all of the events
“This area is a very special place
proceeds will fund UCC Student
because of the people that live here,” said Scholarships in honor of each victim and
Seth Buechley, the event’s co-founder.
in recognition of those that survived.
“We really want to demonstrate that
“On behalf of the UCC educational
we’re more than a senseless tragedy.
community, we appreciate the scholar-
ship support from the Umpqua Strong 9K
that will help the students who grace this
campus achieve their dreams and aspira-
tions,” said Dr. Walter Nolte, interim
President of UCC.
The event also includes a unique virtu-
al run aspect offering those with connec-
tions to the region, or for anyone interest-
ed in supporting the Umpqua Strong mis-
sion, an opportunity to join as a remote
runner.
Event management professionals, Soul
Focus Sports, have been tapped to lead
this virtual element as well as the overall
event promotion.
“My team has been completely
inspired by the strength of the Umpqua
Valley communities and we hope to share
that passion with the entire country via
this event,” said J.T. Service, Soul Focus
CEO who recently visited the area to
begin event preparations.
Event organizers hope to put the town
on display with courses beginning in
Stewart Park highlighting lush park trails
and the historic downtown of this
Southern Oregon gem.
“While we will always remember
those lost on October 1,” said Roseburg
Mayor Larry Rich. “Ppositive events like
this help our community heal and also
move forward. We’re excited to welcome
visitors to the area.”
Registration for the event opened in
May.
Those interested in participating, vol-
unteering, or sponsoring the race can
learn more at www.umpquastrong.org or
contact Race Director Randi Feland at
rfeland@umpqua strong.org
Umpqua Strong is an official 501(c)3
nonprofit corporation with a mission to
honor the lives of the nine UCC shooting
victims by uniting the people of the
Umpqua Valley through positive commu-
nity activities that overcome negativity,
isolation, and violence through hope and
determination.
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