July—”The Bend We Love”, Helen Brown

July 5 at 10:00 am - July 31 at 7:00 pm

Helen Brown watercolor of the Tower Theater

The Bend We Love, opens at Tumalo Art Co. July 5 from 3-7pm during the
Old Mill District’s First Friday Gallery Walk, highlighting some of the more beloved places in
Bend and Central Oregon. Some are iconic, like the Tower Theatre, Old Mill Stacks and Drake Park,
and some are more obscure. All are viewed through an artist’s eye with a twist in the perspective,
and with the affection residents and visitors feel for this area.

 

 

Awbrey Butte looking towards Mt. Jefferson
Helen Brown paints this scene from Awbrey Butte looking towards Mt. Jefferson at sunset to beautiful effect.

Awbrey’s Jefferson   details

 

An award-winning watercolorist, Helen paints on rice paper using her signature batik technique which
utilizes wax resistance to build up the colors and layers. Showing an active curiosity Helen paints various subjects that capture her interest—
from landscapes to statues and musical instruments—with an emphasis on unusual angles, textures and often, whimsy.

"Art" is a sculpture in downtown Bend, Oregon
“Art” is a sculpture in downtown Bend, Oregon that has become a landmark.

The Art We Love    details

 

Helen’s artwork gained attention when, in 2017, the Oregon Historical Society in Portland invited her to exhibit 30 of her watercolors
about the Lewis and Clark expedition in a four month long solo show. Her work has also been featured several times in
Splash, the Best of Watercolor a nationally recognized publication and she has won numerous awards in juried watercolor shows.

 

The Stacks in Bend Oregon's Old Mill District
The Stacks in Bend Oregon’s Old Mill District were originally part of the Shevlin Hicks Lumber Mill and have become a focal point for the entertainment and shopping area.

High Wire Act    details

 

Join us during the Old Mill District’s First Friday Gallery Walk July 5. Enjoy great wine from Evoke and Va Piano, yummy food,
and interesting conversation. If you prefer a contemplative atmosphere, stop by anytime throughout the month to absorb this exhibit.

Dog playing fetch in the river
Dogs playing fetch in the Deschutes River are a common sight in Bend, Oregon.

Deschutes Fetch    details

 

Visit Tumalo Art Co. during July and see Helen Brown’s insider impressions in glowing watercolor of Bend, Oregon—
the place we love to live and travelers from all over the world come to enjoy.

 

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Our galleries in the Old Mill District — Lubbesmeyers Studio & Gallery, Stacks Studios & Gallery (just upstairs),
and Amejko (in the little red house) along with Tumalo Art Co. are the hub, and various stores host artists
for the First Friday Gallery Walk every month. Stop by—we have flyers and can direct you.

Details

Start:
July 5 at 10:00 am
End:
July 31 at 7:00 pm