| By soar, 516 contributed posts About the author: SOAR: The Southern Oregon Artist's Resource is a directory of Southern Oregon artists, artisans and those who serve them and calendar of their art events, and Art Matters!, our blog posting Southern Oregon art events and matters of interest to artists and patrons of the arts near and far. SOAR was created and is maintained by art advocate and web designer Hannah West in Jacksonville, Oregon to promote our diverse and talented arts community to our visitors and the rest of the world.  I spoke with Mary on the phone this morning. She was beside herself, delighted with the new show of art by Betsy Moore’s students at St. Mary’s School (grades 8-12), saying “We’re immersed in Love!” Continue reading “Immersed In Love” at the GoodBean Cafe By soar, 516 contributed posts About the author: SOAR: The Southern Oregon Artist's Resource is a directory of Southern Oregon artists, artisans and those who serve them and calendar of their art events, and Art Matters!, our blog posting Southern Oregon art events and matters of interest to artists and patrons of the arts near and far. SOAR was created and is maintained by art advocate and web designer Hannah West in Jacksonville, Oregon to promote our diverse and talented arts community to our visitors and the rest of the world.  The GoodBean is delighted to announce that beautiful watercolors by Medford artist Patricia L. Blair will grace our historic walls for January 2012! Learn More… Continue reading GoodBean Coffee Presents Watercolors by Patricia Blair in January! By soar, 516 contributed posts About the author: SOAR: The Southern Oregon Artist's Resource is a directory of Southern Oregon artists, artisans and those who serve them and calendar of their art events, and Art Matters!, our blog posting Southern Oregon art events and matters of interest to artists and patrons of the arts near and far. SOAR was created and is maintained by art advocate and web designer Hannah West in Jacksonville, Oregon to promote our diverse and talented arts community to our visitors and the rest of the world.  A one person exhibition of plein air paintings by Pat Blair will be featured at The Good Bean Company, 155 South Oregon Street, Jacksonville, Oregon, from December 30, 2011 through January 31, 2012. Business hours are from 8:00 am to 6:00 PM. Continue reading Pat Blair to Show at GoodBean Coffee in January By Hannah, 2 contributed posts About the author: Hannah is an artist, web designer to artists and creator/editor of the Southern Oregon Artists Resource and its companion blog, Art Matters!. See her listing in the Southern Oregon Artists Resource to learn more and make contact.  The GoodBean is delighted to announce our December exhibit of fine art by four Jacksonville artists. Continue reading GoodBean December Artists By soar, 516 contributed posts About the author: SOAR: The Southern Oregon Artist's Resource is a directory of Southern Oregon artists, artisans and those who serve them and calendar of their art events, and Art Matters!, our blog posting Southern Oregon art events and matters of interest to artists and patrons of the arts near and far. SOAR was created and is maintained by art advocate and web designer Hannah West in Jacksonville, Oregon to promote our diverse and talented arts community to our visitors and the rest of the world.  Cheryl D Garcia, artist-in-residence at South Stage Cellars wine tasting room in Jacksonville, Oregon, is a metal artist specializing in earth-friendly sculptural pieces and wall art and more, created from recycled materials with subjects centered on nature-inspired themes. For December, Cheryl and South Stage Cellars host Jacksonville artist Elaine Frenett’s show, “Nature’s Wanderings”, a collection of watercolor paintings depicting Autumn nature scenes. Exhibit runs from Nov 22 – Jan (closing date to be announced). Join the artists for a festive Opening Reception Dec 10 from 2-5 pm. Continue reading Artist Elaine Frenett shows at South Stage Cellars in December By soar, 516 contributed posts About the author: SOAR: The Southern Oregon Artist's Resource is a directory of Southern Oregon artists, artisans and those who serve them and calendar of their art events, and Art Matters!, our blog posting Southern Oregon art events and matters of interest to artists and patrons of the arts near and far. SOAR was created and is maintained by art advocate and web designer Hannah West in Jacksonville, Oregon to promote our diverse and talented arts community to our visitors and the rest of the world.  Fine Art Photographer Stephen Edwards announces two December shows in Jacksonville: A collection of traditional black and white abstract/compositional images at the GoodBean Cafe on Oregon Street and “Wine Trilogy”, a series of wine-themed images at Terra Firma on California Street. Continue reading Two December Shows in Jacksonville for Fine Art Photographer Stephen Edwards By soar, 516 contributed posts About the author: SOAR: The Southern Oregon Artist's Resource is a directory of Southern Oregon artists, artisans and those who serve them and calendar of their art events, and Art Matters!, our blog posting Southern Oregon art events and matters of interest to artists and patrons of the arts near and far. SOAR was created and is maintained by art advocate and web designer Hannah West in Jacksonville, Oregon to promote our diverse and talented arts community to our visitors and the rest of the world.  Michelle grew up in the Rogue Valley and after studying painting at Southern Oregon Art Academy headed straight to Seattle to pursue a career in art. Anderst uses her illustrative style to form fictional but plausible unions of biological and man-made structures on canvas. She spent her childhood poring over her fathers’ anatomy books and has since developed an intense passion for botany, neurology, entomology, evolution and oil paints. In Anderst’s paintings, anatomy and botany are stitched together with saturated color through comparisons of similar natural forms. Continue reading October Art Exhibit: Michelle Anderst at the GoodBean By soar, 516 contributed posts About the author: SOAR: The Southern Oregon Artist's Resource is a directory of Southern Oregon artists, artisans and those who serve them and calendar of their art events, and Art Matters!, our blog posting Southern Oregon art events and matters of interest to artists and patrons of the arts near and far. SOAR was created and is maintained by art advocate and web designer Hannah West in Jacksonville, Oregon to promote our diverse and talented arts community to our visitors and the rest of the world. Well, September is here, and just in time for this weekend’s Jacksonville Celebrates the Arts festival, we have a new display of art for you to enjoy at the GoodBean! Katharine Sloan, a well known artist in our area, has brought you her beautiful watercolor paintings as well as her newer work in mosaic, including mosaic-enhanced mirrors… Continue reading September Art Exhibit at the GoodBean: Katharine Sloan, with new work from Art Presence Featured Artist Mae Wygant By soar, 516 contributed posts About the author: SOAR: The Southern Oregon Artist's Resource is a directory of Southern Oregon artists, artisans and those who serve them and calendar of their art events, and Art Matters!, our blog posting Southern Oregon art events and matters of interest to artists and patrons of the arts near and far. SOAR was created and is maintained by art advocate and web designer Hannah West in Jacksonville, Oregon to promote our diverse and talented arts community to our visitors and the rest of the world.  Please join the Southern Oregon Artists Resource in welcoming artist Michelle Anderst, who recently moved from Seattle to make her new home in Southern Oregon! Newly listed in our directory of artists, Michelle is a professional scientific illustrator and fine artist. Her artistic work draws on anatomical, etymological, botanical and electronic elements to create “fictional but plausible unions of biological and man-made structures on canvas.” Continue reading A Warm Welcome to Michelle Anderst! By soar, 516 contributed posts About the author: SOAR: The Southern Oregon Artist's Resource is a directory of Southern Oregon artists, artisans and those who serve them and calendar of their art events, and Art Matters!, our blog posting Southern Oregon art events and matters of interest to artists and patrons of the arts near and far. SOAR was created and is maintained by art advocate and web designer Hannah West in Jacksonville, Oregon to promote our diverse and talented arts community to our visitors and the rest of the world.  This month we’re pleased to present the work of two emerging artists, Melissa Ghiglieri and Kathleen Hoevet, as well as a new exhibit of abstract works by our Art Presence featured artist Mae Wygant for July’s Fourth Friday Art Amble. Continue reading July Artists at the GoodBean Cafe | DISCLOSURE: SOAR/Art Matters! has affiliate relationships with the providers of great products and services below. 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