We’ve been in Oregon. Two weeks. It’s the latest in our series of at least annual art-making trips, about seven to this location. Here are some photos of the place, the resulting production, and an array of the beauty surrounding.
Happily engaged (actually, happily married), working together in the studio. A friend dropped by and favored us by taking a photo. Note the work on the easel, a rare “collaborative” where I added a figurative oil painting over one of Anne’s prints. A new approach for us? (Click on picture for larger view.)
The studio and residence. In the past we’ve stayed and worked in a smaller place behind. This whole complex, the Arts District, was the vision of artist Michael Gibbons. Four years ago he suffered a stroke and this year passed away. Our loss, and the community’s loss, for who else could really keep this vision alive? The place is now for sale.
Originally built in 1887, here’s how it looked at the time. The adjacent house is still part of the property.
Another view, early morning.
Complete with a kitchen and dining area (not shown), the loft serves as the bedroom, overlooking the main studio working area.
Another view from the loft, the partition dividing the working space from the “living” where we would read or watch videos on the computer we brought along.
I don’t know how many times we’ve listened to the Italian Renaissance in 36 informative and inspirational lectures by Professor Kenneth Bartlett, produced by “The Teaching Company.” Aways great. (Just don’t test us on anything, it’s background while we’re working.)
The space, with Anne’s press toward the back a left and my working area toward the back right. (Click for larger view.)
I kept my productivity to smaller works this time, easier to transport. These, plus the collaborative, came to 14 pieces, some of them passible.
Another view, showing a bit of the variety.
The Newport News Times got wind of our visit and interviewed us for a story, with a photographer venturing to the studio for photos. We’re told it will run in a week, by the time we’re well home. They’ll send us a copy.
Anne, doing some of the fine tuning on a new work.
As she would print on a piece, it would go up on the partition to dry. It’s a nice way to see progress.
Her focus was on enhancing and completing pieces started earlier, of which there is always an abundance.
A brief moment at the window, here counting crows which had gathered at some landfall feast.
The same window as it looked at night during the often falling rain.
A view of Toledo as we first entered the town. Good to be here again. As we’ve said more than once, “This is probably our last trip.” This one certainly is. (Maybe.)
A main feature in the town, and the main industry, is the Georgia-Pacific mill, creating pulp for paper. Ever breathing and heaving, it’s like a living creature that never sleeps.
Here she is in the early morning rain.
Here’s looking back at Newport from the coastal head with the lighthouse.
Who knows how many shipwrecks this old lighthouse prevented . . . and how many it did not?
And one could see how a lighthouse was needed with these rugged coasts and the ocean ever churning.
End of anther day on the coast. Actually we only experienced the coast twice on this trip, the studio in Toledo being about ten miles inland. We were sequestered inside almost the whole time, occupied with what we came for. Besides, it rained half the time . . . which was fine by us.
One more of us, greeting you. Thanks for enjoying our trip with us.
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PS Plans are still on the calendar for us being part of “Art Along the Coast,” meaning an open studio show at our house the first two weekends in December. Watch for a further announcement on that.
10:46 pm
so beautiful – the art and the place and you both!
11:01 pm
What a great picture you paint for us non-artists (and we promised the Lord we would not covet another’s gifts and talents!)
Loved “engaged-actually married!”…..and yes, the RAIN! That was my hardest adjustment when we moved to Camas WA , across the river from Portland (where you visited us)…… and you may remember the paper mill “down the road”……..smells, smoke, and noise!
THANKS for the “tour.”…..bless you both
4:10 am
I marvel at the talent and productivity of you both! Seeds received and tended well! All the works are far more than passable – Splendid each one!
The individuality against the compatibility also beautiful.
Thank you for a glimpse into something so lovely and good!
Keep painting God’s world; He must be so pleased.
Tender mercies, Kerry
5:19 am
It’s always great to get an update from you guys! Thanks for sharing it with us.
6:04 am
Lookin good you two.
6:31 am
Thank you for sharing your trip with us, with the photos. I love what you guys are up to!
7:07 am
Thanks for ‘the trip’! Great art and lovely photos!
8:44 am
Thank you for the update. Proud of what you are accomplishing while many are depressed by the stay at home orders.
9:37 am
We came through Newport on our last road trip down the Oregon coast, what a gorgeous stretch of geography. I love the latest prints and paintings, such a lovely setting in which to get inspired. Grateful for you two!
9:47 am
Great outdoor place in Oregon and great work indoors. Thanks
9:58 am
Interesting “hybrid” works and on smaller scale than past paintings. Marta & I remember that coastline from trip 2014, a bit drier in late Sept.
12:18 pm
God is so gracious. What a blessing to see His Love in both of you as it is expressed in your art.
Looking good and great trip.
Hugs Lexie
12:56 pm
Such beautiful photos. I especially love the two of you putting your talents. You need to do that more often.☺️
12:35 pm
What a wonderful visit with you. The artwork is lovely, the rain so calming. Thank you for inviting us to “join you” in this way.
11:47 pm
Hyatt and Ann,
Thanks so much for sharing your Oregon work space and outer
environment, your wonderful labors of art and especially
your loving attitude toward one another. In this time of a
horrible epidemic, clashing, hateful politics, and ignorant
crowds with enormous flags fighting the democratic process of
election, you bring definite calm, beauty, respect for one
another and the environment.
Take care and keep up your wonderful art endeavors.
Jane Ice
3:07 pm
I thoroughly enjoyed the tour and seeing you all in good health! I sure do miss the artist community here in San Clemente. My best regards to you both.