2013 Gift Giving Guide12505 NW Cornell Road, Suite 14, Portland, Oregon 97229

(503) 644-8001www.villagegalleryarts.org

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On the cover: “Snow”a watercolor by Aditi K-Dongre (not for sale)

“You feel that warm cosy comfort of home when you look out from the window, even though there is snow everywhere. A clean white freshly washed blanket of snow, with extra plush to make your heart feel warm. I wanted to catch that excitement within everyone of us, when it snows!”

Village Gallery of ArtsNext to the Cedar Hill Library

12505 NW Cornell Road, Ste 14 Portland, Oregon 97229 Phone 503.644.8001

Gallery Hours: Tue - Sat : 10 am to 4 pm Sunday : 12 noon to 4 pm Monday : Closed

Hours extended until 6 pm on Nov. 22, 29, Dec. 3, 13 and 20.

Village Gallery of ArtsBoard and Committee Oversight

Bobbie Willard, PresidentLiz Walker, Vice PresidentBritt Bentley, 2nd Vice PresidentCheryl Carpentier, Recording SecretaryElizabeth Fox, Treasurer

Cyndie Christiansen, CashierSharon Dunham, Newsletter EditorElizabeth Higgins, Publicity ChairKalyani Pattani, Desk Worker ChairLeslie Dugas, Class SchedulerNancy Cuevas, Inside Show ChairOtto Van Walstijn, Outside Show ChairAnji Grainger, Hanging ChairKat McCullough, Cards ChairBarb Sulek, Membership ChairShelley Lebel, Fundraising ChairEileen Millsap, Crafts ChairShauna McKain-Storey, HousekeepingBrenda Somes, Social Media, Publicity Asst.

Ken Findley, Building OwnerRyan Egge, Building Owner

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Welcome to our village! We have been around a long time…over 50 years! The Village Gallery of Arts was founded in 1963 by a group of 10 artists who shared the idea of having a working, teaching gallery—a place for exhibition and instruction. Today, we are home to more than 150 Oregon artists. Several of our artists have been with the gallery for many years and some are just starting out. We enjoy a diverse group of artists and artisans, who create fine works of art in virtually every medium. We offer a variety of classes and workshops for all ages and abilities. Classes change according to community interest and needs.

In this giving season, we hope you’ll brighten the holidays for your friends and loved ones with one-of-a-kind, locally-created art, or the gift of an art class!

We welcome you to learn more about us online at villagegalleryarts.org.

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Do you know about Village Art Gallery’s Art-ful Ornaments?

This is the second year the artists of Village Art Gallery have come together to showcase their artwork as fine ornaments in fundraising support for the gallery.

Come discover the beautiful artistic ornaments lovingly created by our painters, sketch artists, beaders, textile artists, photographers, carvers and collagers. You may find they have applied their known expertise, or maybe they might try a new art or craft skill they wish to share.

You never know what you’ll find, but it’s guaranteed to charm and bring beauty to your holidays—and ours!

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Remember...Many of the pieces

of art shown here

are one-of-a-kind.

Shop early for best

availability!

Coming in 2014...

The FacesBehind the

Artwork Series

Visit with artists and watch demonstrations of how they engage the creative process.

January 18, 1-3 p.m.Patti Isaacs will demonstrate

Iris Card Folding Method

Other demonstrations in April, October and December.

Village Gallery of ArtsEXTENDED HOURS!

open until 6 p.m. onNov. 22, 29 and

Dec. 3, 13 and 20.

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Ree Lesher

This time of year...The “sparkle” of the holidays is always inspiring and reflected in my jewelry.

I have been making jewelry for over 10 years and absolutely love it more as I discover new techniques. This year I’ve discovered Makume Gane with polymer clay, a technique derived from Japanese sword making in the 18th century.

Sterling Necklaces $38Classic Style Sterling Silver necklaces made with Swarovski Crystals. They are adjustable in length from 16 ½” to 18 ¼”. These necklaces are elegant but simple enough for everyday and make a fabulous gift.

Hair Pins4 small for $10; 4 medium for $12

Put some “bling” into your holiday with Hair Jewelry made with Swarovski Crystals. Great stocking stuffers!

Earrings in assorted styles from $5 to $30I use Sterling Silver Earwires and components. They are about two inches long and lots of fun!

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D. K. Boljat

This time of year...Lots of yummy goodies this time of year! I like being able to snuggle and get warmer when it is cold outside. Since becoming an artist, I love the Fall colors and snowy landscapes.

I paint and teach painting to students of all ages. I learned to paint in 2004 and after a year it was clear this is what I am supposed to do in life. My favorite subject is and always has been trees.

Woodland Retreat $169“My favorite colors are blue and green.”

Dana’s Beach $79

Murdock Barn$169

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Gift Ideas under $15

Garden stakes, fused glass jewelry, beaded jewelry and accessories, fun hair accessories, unique, miniature art works, custom art cards for all occasions and tiny treasures of all kinds.

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Gift Ideas under $30

Wood writing instruments, image coaster sets, art glass wine stoppers, carved gourds, ceramics, beaded jewelry, ivory scrimshaw, necklaces, art tiles, unique broaches, and so much more!

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Shelley Lebel

This time of year... My favorite part of the holidays is playing Secret Santa to a family in need, and they never know who it was! It brings me great joy!

Art is healing. My pieces show emotion and complexity, yet are simply stated. I am mischievious, yet serious. I am always so delighted when a piece of my art gets adopted and finds a new home in your world.

Lazy Susans10 inch- many styles $50 eachInlay mosaic tile on a bamboo base. Tile is either recycled windshield glass, handmade or commercial blend. No two are the same but all are heat resistant for hot items. Grouted and sealed.

Owls!Ready for adoption! 7-12 in. tall. $15 eachEach owl is made from recycled materials and named on the back. Indoor/outdoor art! Eyes are beer caps and are a great “guy” gift.

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Liz Walker

This time of year...The best thing about Portland’s long rainy winter is that because it forces me indoors, I’m able to finish many paintings in the winter months of December and January.

I am a watermedia artist who paints in acrylics and watercolors. My favorite subject is fanciful women in everyday settings, but I also enjoy painting still life subjects and landscapes.

Magenta Pears 8x8 in. acrylic on canvas $60

Golden Pear on Violet 6x6 in. acrylic marbling on canvas $40

Naples Yellow Pears 6x6 in. acrylic on canvas $40

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Judy McVatneI’ve worked primarily in watercolor but just recently have been experimenting with pastels. My favorite subjects to paint are landscapes and especially the neighborhood where I live along Springville Road.

Springville Rd. GoatWatercolor on paper attached to canvas. 8x10 in. $80

Hay Fields in Yellow Pastels, 11.5 x 15 in., framed, $150

Hay Fields in BluePastels 16 x 20 in., framed $175

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Eileen MillsapI love the vivid beauty of glass, how it melts and fuses together, and also the fact that when I’m done not only do I have a thing of beauty but I can serve desert on it too!

VillagesFused glass, 4.5 x 9.25 in., $10-$50.The quirky village holiday dishes were inspired by family stories of life in small villages . Places where the shutters were closed at night and the wolves and cold winds were kept at bay.

JerusalemFused glass, $75I was inspired by a trip to Jerusalem where the skyline was glowing by day and sparkling at night. So much depth of beauty and time that it was dif-ficult to grasp the historical enormity of the place. Every time I would cut a piece of glass for my dishes I would go back to there in my thoughts

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Year-end ContributionsThe Gallery is a nonprofit organization (501c3) and receives no tax-payer money. The gallery operates on funds collected through fees for classes, workshops, membership dues, sales from the Gallery and tax-deductible donations.

Every tax-deductible gift makes a difference in building and sustaining the Village Gallery of Arts. You may specify the purpose of your gift: General Fund, Legacy Fund or Gallery Improvement Fund, and we have several levels of suggesting funding.

General FundThe General Fund helps cover day to day operating costs including but not limited to:rent, utilities, operating supplies, website and communications expenses and contract professionals, i.e. accountant. The management and distribution of the General Fund is regulated by the VGA Board of Directors.

Legacy Fund

The Legacy Fund is the Village Gallery of Arts “rainy day” fund to guarantee the long-term viability and help VGA weather any fiscal emergency. The management and distribution of the Legacy Fund is regulated by the VGA Board of Directors. This fund is conservatively invested for long-term growth and tracked separately from the General Fund.

Gallery Improvement Fund

The Gallery Improvement Fund is used toward improving the gallery, including building improvements, fixtures, lighting, furniture and art hanging system. The management and distribution of the Gallery Improvement Fund is regulated by the VGA Board of Directors.

Contribution Levels:

FAN $50+ARTISAN $100+INVENTOR $500+VISIONARY $1,000+

Completed donation forms should be returned to:donations@villagegalleryarts.org

or mail to : Village Gallery of Arts12505 NW Cornell Rd, #14, Portland, OR 97229.

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Lana L. Nelson

This time of year...Fall brings the beautiful colors of the landscape, followed by Christmas greenery along with the warmth of family and home. A time to remember those who are challenged by difficult times and those who are serving our country. A time to make fudge.

My passion for oil painting leads me to create

colorful scenes and a sense of fun throughout

my paintings. I love the beauty of a landscape or

still life, and then sometimes become distracted

for a run at some humor in my work. My joy is in

the viewer engaging with my work.

Angel Glowframed patina print $45fine art miniature on easel $10greeting cards with envelopes 3-pack $12gift tags with ribbons 3-pack $3; 6-pack $5

Now and then- Beaverton History Centerframed oil on canvas, 24 x 36 in., $700greeting cards with envelopes 3-pack $12; 8-pack $20“The History Center in Old Town Beaverton has wonderful artifacts for those who want to take a look at early Beaverton. I hope you can sense the music coming from “Now and Then.”

Royal Hawaiian Christmas (left) miniature matted print $15Velasquez Study (top) fine art miniature print $20Caravaggio Mother and Child Study (bottom) fine art miniature print $20Bud Alone (right) fine art miniature print $15

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Nancy CuevasMy work is about exploring Beauty. I strive to connect with my subject and hope that the viewer can feel that.

All Dressed Up8x10in. Signed, archival print $18

Remembrance8x10in. Signed, archival print $18

This time of year...Spending time with family is the best part of the holidays. Cooking family recipes, catching up with loved ones, and shopping for the perfect gift is what this time of year is all about

Reclining Nude8x10in. Signed, archival print $18

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Juliet ArmstrongMaking jewelry gives me a purpose in life that lets me be me. I design handmade beaded, wire and gemstone jewelry for the every-day woman, including special pieces for weddings, special events and personal consultations.

Pearl and Red Crystal Wreath Bracelet$45These pearls have the most beautiful pink/bronze tone to them. Wonderfully festive for Christmas, Valentine’s Day, or July birthdays. Perhaps a special holiday gift for your favorite gal.

Lady Catherine Opera NecklacePearl/Crystal Gem chain $240Truly a keepsake necklace for your collection. Gold vermeil crowns warm beige tone pearls with hints of muted greens and pale yellow crystals, along with stations of hand-linked white seed pearls, connected by a lovely vermeil and rhinestone fleur de lis. This sumptuously divine and elegant opera-length beauty will be a striking addition to your jewelry collection.

Treat for Rayne BraceletGreen Mother of Pearl $45

Mother of Pearl, antique gold, and gold-filled. This bracelet is a theme in my Signature collection and can also be replicated with the same components in sliver

or other color choices.

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Gallery Gift Certificates are available in any denomination! They may be spent at the Village Gallery on art or classes!

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Gift Ideas under $50Gift Ideas under $50

Ceramics of all kinds, carved and painted gourds, smaller matted prints, hand-dyed silk scarves, custom jewelry, fused glassworks, intricate beadwork, and of course, gift certificates!

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Art Classes of all kinds!The Gallery offers a variety of classes and workshops for all ages and abilities. An art class or a gift certificate for an art class is a wonderful gift for the creative special-someones in your life! Visit villagegalleryarts.org/classes for class time and cost details.

Children’s Art ClassesTaught on various weekday afternoons, children get to explore their art abilities in drawing, watercolor, acrylic, pastels, clay and mixed media. Subject matter will include landscapes, people, faces, animals, cartooning and perspective.

Traditional Watercolor TechniqueFor ages 13 to adult, students learn principles and techniques of watercolor and how to create completed compositions.

Acrylics for Brilliant Transparent PaintingsFor ages 16 to adult, students use fluid acrylic paints to create realistic subject matter, including chairs, seated people, indoor scenes, landscapes, still life and experimental textures.

Watercolor- Floral Bouquet SeriesFor ages 13 to adult, students focus on a specific flower and study composition, light/dark value and creative use of color. They will explore different painting styles, techniques and approaches.

Ukrainian Egg (Pysanky) DecoratingFor ages 15 to adult, students learn how to create beautiful, intricate patterns on egg shells using a wax resist method in the Ukrainian way. Colorful dyes are applied in succession for a dramatic effect.

Classes in the Artist’s Studio—Beginning DrawingFor ages 15 to adult, students learn to draw accurately using step-by-step instruction at their own pace. We use simple geometric shapes to create simple to complex compositions.

Classes in the Artist’s Studio—Beginning Oil PaintingFor ages 15 to adult, students learn about oil painting materials, studio practices and how to start and finish a tonal underpainting using two colors to successfully finish a study of light and shadow. After completing this class level, students may move on to use of a limited palette to create their own still life.

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Aditi Kajrekar-DongreI create paintings that reflect my love for nature. I find beauty in

simplest things in nature. I always love to experiment different

medium and textures. I believe they play all by self on the paper, you

just need to guide them in a way you want or they are beautiful all

themselves.

My Hometownframed 15 x 18.5 in., $300This is my home town, so nostalgic! About a decade back, I found a photograph and tried to capture the whole Cityscape. Still whenever we have monsoons in India, it feels as though the whole ground is washed, shiny new blades of grass, all lush green everywhere, fresh smell of soil, sure enough to wake you up with the crisp air.

Cannon Beach$200We were on a day trip and I couldn’t resist the beautiful waves shining like gold in the beam of sunshine! There’s something about this beach, it’s sure to cheer your mood up!

African Violets framed 12.5 x 16.5 in., $200Sitting in my Kitchen window, they looked so pretty and delicate even when they were not blooming. Surroundings are black and white as I felt the African Violets breathed the life.

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Elizabeth Higgins

This time of year...My sons and I have collected a tree full of Old World Christmas glass ornaments, and every year we add to the collection. It is an annual tradition to visit Miki’s Christmas Shop at Shafer Vineyard Cellars in Forest Grove and select ornaments that represent special memories and events from the previous year.

Many years ago I learned several methods of bookbinding, and spent time making various kinds of hand bound books and journals. Now I spend most of my time watercolor painting, but still enjoy the paper folding and cutting that book binding involves. When I really want to play, I enjoy creating whimsical, colorful animal illustrations with ink and watercolor.

Giraffeink, watercolor, pencil, 8x10 in., $40Original hand-drawn, hand-colored ani-mal illustration created with ink, watercolor and colored pencil. Matted to fit standard size 11x14 inch frame.

Notepad Folios handmade/handbound $20These handmade, hardbound folios make great gifts, alone or filled with postage stamps and a few notecards. Each folio contains three pockets - two for notes, busi-ness cards, a book of stamps, etc. The third pocket holds a small legal pad, which can be removed and replaced when a new one is needed.

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Brenda Somes

This time of year...The sounds of the season are what I like best. Everything from old, familiar Christmas carols to the soggy squish of boots on fallen leaves drenched by the Oregon winter rains.

Colors and textures draw me in. I thrive on embracing the spirit and emotion of a simple moment. I use digital artistry with my photography to feature the heart of each captured moment.

Framed Art Tiles 6x6 in., porcelain tiles with wood trim $16Use them as a trivet, stand them up or hang them on the wall.

Dahlia Decophotography on aluminum, 12 x 16 in., $165Dahlias are such elegant delight in the garden. I am stunned by their deep and richness of color. The sun parches and fades most things but no, not the dahlia.

Wasilla Moonphotography on aluminum, 16 x 24in. $195

Can you feel the chill in the air on this clear, crisp Alaskan summer’s night? Can you hear the wolf

howl and others respond in chorus?

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Gallery Gift Certificates are available in any denomination! They may be spent at the Village Gallery on art or classes!

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Gift Ideas under $100Gift Ideas under $100

Sculpture and yard art, fine fused and crafted glass, one-of-a-kind time pieces, matted regular and limited edition prints of all kinds, fine canvas works and other framed hanging works, intricate bead works and so much more!

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Laurie Svec

This time of year...Christmas ornaments are always a delight for me! Some vintage ornaments bring back special memories of family, good food, treats, and warmth. Another treasured memory was my mother baking many different kinds of special cookies for the holidays. We would give them to friends, neighbors and family before Christmas.

I have been doing egg art since 1972. At one point

when visiting Japan, I learned the traditional

technique of wrapping egg shells in Washi

papers. I pursue art and fine craft work because

each endeavor seems to inspire more ideas and

creativity and I can not stop the process.

Japanese Washi egg ornamentIn many styles and colors $15 eachCan be made to your custom order! These are real hen’s eggs—blown out, sanitized and dried— with ornamental papers measured, cut, and glued onto the egg shell. After well dried, I put 4 or 5 coats of lacquer on the egg and add finding.

Turtle Whisperershadowbox ostrich egg $85A delightful diorama of dragonflies, lichen, flowers and moss surrounding fairy and turtle.

Nativityshadowbox goose egg $50There is a cut-out Christmas star in the back of the egg shell and twinkling glitter and sequin stars in the dark blue background paint.

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Chris KondratI love watercolor and acrylic painting. I also do mixed media. I try all different subjects—landscapes, flowers, still life and abstracts.

Angelfish Paperweight $18The background is acrylic monotype and the fish is handmade.

This time of year...I love the fall colors and cool, crisp mornings!

Little Fish Paperweight $18The background is acrylic monotype and the fish is handmade.

Collage Block $15Reddish-orange collage of various watercolor pieces collaged on 3in. x 3in. wood box.

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A few of our favorite things...

Ginger SnapsINGREDIENTS:1 cup packed brown sugar3/4 cup vegetable oil1/4 cup molasses1 egg2 cups all-purpose flour

2 tsp. baking soda1/4 tsp. salt1/2 tsp. ground clove1 tsp. ground cinnamon1 tsp. ground ginger1/3 cup white sugar

DIRECTIONSPreaheat oven to 375 degrees F.In a large bowl, mix together brown sugar, oil molasses and egg. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, salt, cloves, cinnamon and ginger; stir into the molassess mixture. Roll dough into 1-1/4 inch balls. Roll each ball in white sugar before placing 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until centers are firm. Cool on wire racks.

Oyster Cracker Snack MixINGREDIENTS:1- 1 oz. packet of Ranch-style dressing powdered mix1/2 tsp. dried dill weed

1/4 cup vegetable oil1/2 tsp. lemon pepper1/4 tsp. garlic powder5 cups oyster crackers

DIRECTIONSPreaheat oven to 250 degrees F.In a large bowl, combine the dressing mix, dill weed, vegetable oil, lemon pepper and garlic powder. Add oyster crackers and toss and coat. Spread evenly on a baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes, stirring gently after 10 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool before serving.

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Holiday Wassail

If Christmas has a fragrance, it surely must be Fir Trees and Wassail!

INGREDIENTS:3/4 cup sugar2 qts. apple juice1 pint cranberry juice2 cinnamon sticks1 tsp. whole allspice1 small orange, studded with cloves(1 cup rum optional)

DIRECTIONSDissolve sugar in juices in a crockpot. Add remaining ingredients. Cook on high for 1 hour. Simmer on low for 4-8 hours. Enjoy a warm cup of good cheer and the wonderful fragrance in your home!

Oops-I-forgot Fruit and DipINGREDIENTS:1 container frozen whipped topping1 or 2- 6oz. container fruity yogurt

sliced fruit of your choice: apples, pears, bananas, strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, pineapple...

DIRECTIONSSet out whipped topping to defrost and soften a little— if you’re really in a hurry, a few seconds in the microwave will do the trick. In a large bowl, mix fruit yogurt with topping. Spoon into serving bowl. Slice up fruit and pile on a tray with the fruit dip. What? Me? No...I didn’t forget I promised to bring a snack to the holiday party.

12505 NW Cornell Road, Suite 14Portland, Oregon 97229

(503) 644-8001

www.villagegalleryarts.org

Since 1963…a cooperative, non-profit teaching and sales

gallery of fine arts & crafts.