Southern Oregon Artists Resource

A student of art since childhood, my love for nature and art come together in the medium of watercolor. I am fortunate to have studied under artists Lavonne Tarbox Crone and Judy Morris, who have inspired and nurtured me, but I recognize that my abilities are gifts of the Creator, whose beautiful masterpieces could never be rivaled. I have been a member of the Watercolor Society of Oregon since 2004.

A nationally recognized master watercolorist with numerous signature memberships, Anderson also paints in acrylic and creates pet portraits in watercolor. "I paint to convey the peace and wonder I feel when I put brush to paper. During those hours, I return to the awe and awareness of nature I knew as a child. When those who observe my work enter into that magical place with me, that is when I feel my purpose is accomplished, and I am twice blessed."

Harriet Greene (marble sculptor, author, printmaker) & Martin Goldman (illustrator, photographer, filmmaker) make up this working studio located at 9647 Wagner Creek Road in Talent, Oregon. From Montreal/New York to Vermont, Jackson Hole, WY and Taos, NM, they bring their art to Talent: original hand-pulled prints, stone sculptures, illustrations, acrylics, photographs, posters, cartoons, books, and cards.

Stefan Baumann, a respected artist and oil painting instructor from the Bay area, now lives in Mt. Shasta. His passionate love of nature and use of light in his artwork began in Lake Tahoe and blossomed at Stanford University. He paints, and teaches students how to paint, the beauty of the forests and rural landscapes near his home and in the Rogue Valley.

Sue Bennett is a classically trained artist who paints to express beauty. "My intent is to capture the heart of the subject and I get completely caught up in it." Her paintings have been included in over 45 exhibits around the nation. She works most frequently in transparent watercolor, however she also enjoys opaque watermedia and pastel.

The differences between my art and photography are night and day, like my varied interests. I’m constantly amazed by the serene beauty and magical happenings that happen in Nature. Architecture has always been an interest of mine, as well, and the juxtaposition of the organic with man-made is most interesting. My drawings and paintings often convey a sensual feel. I depict the beautiful nude female using a unique simplification of form.

Jessica Carrara has been creating works of glass art in the Rogue Valley for over 30 years and owns LightGarden Glass Art. “I believe there is a creative energy that flows through the universe and unites us. As an artist, I look to tap into that energy; continually moving forward through expression and design. So many times I’ll finish a design and stand back to look, not even remembering when it stopped being a hazy vision and became a piece of art that was, in part, from beyond myself.

I paint in acrylic, gouache, transparent watercolors, sketch and draw in pencil, graphite and ink. I also perform quite a large number of digital renderings.

Whitewater rafting and traveling with husband and dogs fuels her inspiration. You can find her on a river bank, in a field, or by the edge of a marsh.

"Being out in nature allows me to study the nuances needed to convey my interpretation of the scene."

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My inspiration for painting on silk is influenced by my experiences while growing up in Hawaii with its Asian and Hawaiian culture, an artistic family, and my observation of nature while hiking throughout Oregon. I've always been fascinated with nature and it's wonders, from the tiniest insects and wild birds to the night sky. The natural world influences my art directly and pleases my soul.