From the
Gallery Red
THE NEWSLETTER OF THE VALLEY ART ASSOCIATION
JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2014
Valley Art Gallery
We welcome you to the
2022 Main Street Forest Grove, Oregon
Artists’ Reception Saturday, January 11, 2-4 p.m.
503•357•3703 www.valleyart.org
Valley Art welcomes photographers John Pedersen and Brenda Somes and Sculptor Robynn Fulfs.
Gallery open Mon.–Sat. 11 a.m.–5:30 p.m. and special occasions.
Complimentary refreshments will be served.
Art warms a chilly winter day
Valley Art is dedicated to supporting working artists and encouraging beginning artists. We exhibit exceptional artwork and offer art classes for the entire community at affordable prices. Valley Art board meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30p.m. These meetings are open to all who might like to attend.
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Caught My Eye...
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Classes & Workshops for Everyone
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A Portland resident, his March 2011 photo of sunset over the ocean near Strawberry Hill, south of Yachats, is featured on the cover of the 2013-2014 Oregon Blue Book. John is committed to providing
Bristlecone Bulge by John Pedersen
This winter Valley Art will be a warm place, due to the “fired-up” artists showing in our gallery.John Pedersen, Brenda Somes and Robynn Fulfs will show their work during January and February, 2014. Photographer John Pedersen has been a photographer for most of his life and shares his love of nature through his visual art. Using natural light and compelling composition, he draws the viewer into his scenes of wonder. A Pacific Northwest native, he also travels extensively to observe the sights and rhythms of nature. He most enjoys the western United States with its rugged coastlines, lush verdant forests, rivers and waterfalls, snow covered mountains and unique desert landscapes. “I try to bring a unique perspective to every image I create, from wide sweeping landscapes to intimate nature portraits,” he says.
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