Washington County Open Studios Tour October 19 – 20, 2024
The 10 of us below are all within a close proximity of each other in the Southwest Beaverton and Aloha area and will be participating in this years’ Open Studios tour. And, stay tuned in November, when our same group combine studio locations for a special Holiday Sales Event on December 8th.
Kellelynne Riley – photography, collage, aluminum prints -39
9845 SW Pimlico Terrace, Beaverton Show in Google Maps
Studio #39 -WashCo Open Studios Tour
My photo collages explore the ways nature softens and reclaims the things we leave behind. Rundown cityscapes, agricultural museums, even the serial numbers on a dumpster – life is an ongoing scavenger hunt for rusted paint and evocative textures. Over the last ten years I have developed a portfolio of source images that allows for endless experimentation in reclaiming the forgotten. I combine and layer my photographs into complex compositions, adding, subtracting, and rearranging until the piece feels right. Simultaneously detailed and imperfect, a bit grungy, these collages strive to evoke the beauty we miss when we are not paying attention.
Linda Gerrard – Media: Fused Glass -40
8400 SW Maverick Terrace, Beaverton Show in Google Maps – Studio is accessible.
Studio #40 -WashCo Open Studios Tour
I design my kiln formed glass pieces in my home studio using large sheets of glass as well as crushed glass frit. My ideas come from the beauty of nature, my husband’s photography and our travels. You’ll find a variety of pieces from plates and bowls to traditional scenes and contemporary art to hang or display in stands. Depending on the desired effect, I layer and arrange the glass and use multiple firings to create visual depth. Controlling temperature and time in the kiln, allows pieces to be smooth, have soft, or strong, texture. In order to keep my designs current and interesting. Depending on complexity, pieces can take from 3 days to weeks to make. It’s very gratifying to delight my customer with a beautiful piece of art.
Rebecca Gerendasy – Media: Ceramics -41
8028 SW 166th Place, Beaverton Show in Google Maps
Studio #41 -WashCo Open Studios Tour
As a ceramic artist, I have been working primarily with terra-cotta,
creating sculptural and functional pieces. As a continuation from my
former career as a video journalist, story often plays an important role
in either the form’s shape or how it is decorated. I roll out slabs and
coils, hollow out solid-made forms, and pull these together into an
object before adding to its surface. The resulting pieces are sometime
useful, other times they are purely for the sake of beauty or they bring
a smile to you – both are important functions! I continue to express my
love of color through these objects and I hope they will brighten your
day.
Fred Gerendasy – Archival Pigment Prints -41
8028 SW 166th Place, Beaverton Show in Google Maps
Studio #41 -WashCo Open Studios Tour
I’m somewhat of a visual detective. Endlessly on the hunt to capture what strikes my eye for beauty and for mystery with my cellphone camera. Broadly, my subjects are of nature and of abstract images commonly found among city streets. Years ago, my first love was working with black and white in the analog world. Digital photography opened up the use of color (for me) because it offers co-equal levels of control during the editing and printing process. Although my pictures originate as full-color, ultimately, each image decides how in that vein (chromatically speaking) it will end up depicted as a final print. Last, my images are archival and designed to be enjoyed for many generations, hopefully, remaining forever young.
Sue Franklin – Media: Fine silver clay jewelry -42
18734 SW Marko Lane, Beaverton Show in Google Maps
Studio #42 -WashCo Open Studios Tour
My work is inspired by the grace found in flower forms, leaf shapes, and plant structures. Similarly, I’m drawn to organic colors–greens, browns, blues, but I also revel in the unexpected pop of color, the shimmer of crystals and the luster of pearls that provide a softness to my craft. Every piece I do is truly unique- a one-of-a-kind expression of art. When people participate in that work, I want them to take satisfaction in the knowledge that each piece was drawn from a single and individual inspiration that will never happen the same way again.
Maria Huppi – Media: oil, acrylic -43
5890 SW 191st Ave, Aloha Show in Google Maps -Studio is accessible
Studio #43 -WashCo Open Studios Tour
After suffering a broken neck and becoming a quadriplegic, I did not
feel I had much control over my body. This control came back when
painting with my mouth stick. My passion for painting started with the
suggestion of paint by numbers from my mother, who was an artist
herself. My love and appreciation for growing flowers from seed has now
transferred to colorful paintings that grow onto canvas. When I go into
my studio, I have control over creating something that might not only
help myself, but touch someone else’s life in a positive way.
Charissa Brock –Media: Bamboo, Glass -44
16785 Sw Annie Ln, Aloha Show in Google Maps
Studio #44 -WashCo Open Studios Tour
I create sculpture out of bamboo and glass using patterns from nature as inspiration. My bamboo, gathered in Oregon, uses traditional Japanese preparation methods, modern woodworking, and contemporary fibers techniques to construct my pieces. The highly detailed abstract work, constructed out of simple gestures to create complex forms, calls the viewer to look closely, slow down, and envelop themselves in their own meditative being.
Andrea O’Reilly – Media: Ceramics, Acrylic -45
16110 SW Oak Court, Beaverton Show in Google Maps
Directions: Driving south on Murray past Farmington, turn right
onto Davis. Follow Davis past the school until you arrive at 161st.
House on the corner of 161st and Oak. Turn right.
Studio #45 -WashCo Open Studios Tour
The past 40 years of my life has been an amazing journey through the many wonderful mediums to express my artistic nature. My early 20s I frequently worked in oils and fabrics. It wasn’t until my 30s that my ceramic career went into full swing. So many different colors and forms to experiment with. The possibilities seemed endless but now in my early 60s, my shift is back to oils and acrylics. Painting in multiple layers creates a 3 dimensional illusion. A fascinating new journey has now begun.
Jennifer Price – Media: Ceramic, Metal -47
6490 SW Nehalem Lane, Beaverton Show in Google Maps
Studio #47 -WashCo Open Studios Tour
As a creator, I believe in nurturing the innate artistic spark within each of us, that starts in childhood. Drawing inspiration from the vibrant tapestry of life, I often depict animals infused with human traits, offering a whimsical yet relatable perspective. Working with ceramic clay opens up a realm of boundless possibilities, where every form and technique contributes to a unique expression. Each piece serves as a personal narrative, reflecting and nourishing my inner life. My backyard studio serves as a sanctuary, a space where I can freely channel my thoughts and ideas into tangible manifestations, merging artistry with playfulness.
Rosalind Cooper – Media: Fused Glass, Vases, Bowls -48
14795 SW Kilchis Street, Beaverton Show in Google Maps – Studio is accessible.
I first became captivated with glass at the age of 17 on a sunny day as I viewed the Rose Windows at the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris. My glass journey began in 1990 when I took my first stained glass class. In 2004 I ventured into kiln formed and torch working with glass. I have benefited from learning techniques from many inspiring instructors on my ongoing glass making venture and I learn from each project itself through many tests. I love exploring the transformation that takes place from setting a cold piece of glass in the kiln or torch and with heat forming an artist creation of style and color.