Tumalo Art Co.

September—Adell Shetterly "Throughline"
2025-09-05 15:00 - 2025-09-30 14:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Tumalo Art Co., 450 SW Powerhouse Dr. #407, Bend, OR, 97702, United States
Echoes of the Land, Roots of Tomorrow

A D E L L S H E T T E R L Y

Printmaker Adell Shetterly opens Throughline, September 5,
with a reception from 3-7pm during the Old Mill District
First Friday Gallery Walk.
There’s a rhythm beneath the surface – a quiet thread connecting each piece.
This collection of original prints explores that hidden line – not a literal
mark, but a sensibility. A shift. A rhythm. A way of noticing.

Blueprint for Thought
“My work is guided by intuition, play, and experimentation – spaces where I become lost in creativity and exploration, and time seems to stand still. This timeless state of presence lies at the heart of my practice. Drawing inspiration from the textures, moods, and rhythms of the natural world, along with the pull of my inner compass, my prints evolve through layered conversations of ink, color, and memory. The true joy of my work lives not only in the finished piece, but in the journey of making it – a pursuit of curiosity and connection I hope you can feel in every print.”

Promises in Bloom (varied edition with three prints)
The work moves between abstraction and suggestion; some echo landscapes or memory,
while others live in the language of color, shape, and texture.
Each piece begins with intuition and unfolds through process: a conversation between
hand and paper; ink and press; control and imagination.

The Morning Shines
Rather than telling one story, Throughline invites you to many – layered, shifting, and open to interpretation.
You may not see the thread at first. But it is there, woven through gesture, rhythm, and presence –
a celebration of the tactile language of printmaking. Perhaps you’ll find a piece that speaks to you –
a sense of recognition, a quiet joy, or a spark of connection that stays with you.

In Bloom, A Song
You’re invited to look closely and follow your curiosity.
Adell Shetterly’s artistic journey began after her move to Bend, Oregon. With a background in education,
Adell helped build art programs for two nonprofits, the Art Station and Atelier 6000 (A6).
It was within the environment of A6, surrounded by presses and ink, that she discovered her creative language.
“I fell in love with printmaking,” she says, with a wonder that is palpable in her work.
Adell works in a range of printmaking techniques, including monotype, monoprint, collagraph,
and linocut, at times integrating mixed media.

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We look forward to seeing you during our First Friday opening this Friday.
Come and chat with the artists and see the artwork throughout the gallery
from 3-7pm, September 5, or throughout the month.
Take in all of the galleries and studios 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. (the hub), and various stores host artists for the First Friday Gallery Walk
every month. Stop by—we have flyers and can direct you.

October—Group Exhibit "Gather"
2025-10-03 15:00 - 2025-10-28 14:30
Girl Talk

OCTOBER GROUP EXHIBIT

G A T H E R

Tumalo Art Co. opens a new group exhibit, G A T H E R , October 3, from 3-7pm during the Old Mill District’s First Friday Gallery Walk.
All of our gallery artists interpret the theme G A T H E R in the subjects that inspire them, their many mediums, sizes and shapes of artwork.

Rendezvous
Our artists love to work within a provocative theme with unlimited options for creativity to flow.
We G A T H E R thoughts, ideas, courage, knowledge, memories.

Gather and Flow
Birds and animals G A T H E R stores for the winter and we gather food for the harvest.
People G A T H E R to play, dance, work, mourn, commune, honor and so much more.

Flock and Grove
Birds and animals G A T H E R to migrate or stay warm. Mighty rivers
G A T H E R strength as streams flow into them, rain falls and snow melts.

Beyond the Trees
Friends & family G A T H E R for birthdays and holidays and for any reason at all.
Kids G A T H E R for school and sports and to play.
We G A T H E R flowers into bouquets and hay into nourishing bales.
Clouds G A T H E R as the weather changes.

Gathering Clarity
Stones of many colors G A T H E R in the riverbed over centuries.
Expect loads of creative variety within this theme.

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We look forward to seeing you during our First Friday opening this Friday.
Come and chat with the artists and see the artwork throughout the gallery from 3-7pm, October 3, or throughout the month.
Take in all of the galleries and studios 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. (the hub), and various stores host artists for the
First Friday Gallery Walk every month. Stop by—we have flyers and can direct you.

November—Anne Gibson, "Reflections & Reveries"
2025-11-07 15:00 - 2025-12-01 14:00
Pas-De-Deux

New landscape paintings by Anne Gibson, Reflections & Reveries,
opens November 7, from 3-7pm during the Old Mill District First Friday Gallery Walk.

Darkness and Light

In this body of work artist Anne Gibson is considering reflections and what is true? The reflection in the water is real, but it’s not necessarily what you see above the waterline. Is what you remember truer than a photo that you snapped in the moment? Truth can be deceptive.
Anne Gibson primarily sees place as her inspiration. She finds herself moved to paint places and memories that fill her heart. Often it’s what she observes while kayaking. Yet recently, she has also been exploring how to portray what breaks her heart as well.

When the Day is Done

This past season, a reaggravated shoulder injury prevented Anne from taking to the water in her beloved school bus yellow kayak. Instead, she reached back to capture treasured places and moments in her studio. Do they spark recognition and memories for you too?

Last Blossom on the Lakeshore

In this day and age, immersing oneself in landscape can sometimes feel escapist, yet what could be more important than honoring,
strengthening connection, and protecting this place, the home we will leave our children and grandchildren?

What Will We Leave

“Landscape is not innocent. [In] any landscape, you can see the traces
of some catastrophes […] and of some hope too.”
– Anselm Kiefer

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Anne Gibson earned her bachelors in art history from Tufts University, near Boston,with phi beta kappa and magna cum laude honors*. Her years writing, editing, and producing publications for the Worcester Art Museum led to work as a graphic designer for museums and universities up and down the east coast from a studio in Providence.
Moving to Bend three decades ago, she freelanced as a graphic designer while raising two children and volunteering. While always enhancing her skills with studio classes in New York, Boston, Providence, and Bend, in drawing, typography, printmaking, and painting, Anne finally devoted herself full-time to art making this past decade. Her lifelong interest and career in the arts, and this extraordinary place she now calls home, feed her creative explorations in the studio.

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We look forward to seeing you during our First Friday opening this Friday.
Come and chat with the artists and see the artwork throughout the gallery from 3-7pm, November 7, or throughout the month.
Take in all of the galleries and studios 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. (the hub), and various stores host artists for the
First Friday Gallery Walk every month. Stop by—we have flyers and can direct you.

December/January—Winter's Embrace Group Exhibit
2025-12-05 15:00 - 2026-02-03 14:30
Sundown on Winter

Post New Year’s Celebration Reception, from 3-7pm, during the Old Mill District First Friday Gallery Walk.
For some, the coming of winter’s early darkness is challenging and we long for those long, warm days.
This year Tumalo Art Co. artists are leaning into the concept of Hygge, an important part of Danish culture,
and have made art about what brings them happiness in the winter season.

Winter Warmth, Helen Brown

The term Hygge first appeared in Danish writing around the end of the 18th Century, and primarily meant “well-being”. Since then, the philosophy has become ingrained in Danish living,
and may even explain why they are some of the happiest people in the world.

Ancient Ones, Bruce Jackson

Pronounced “hoo-gah”, Hygge can’t exactly be translated with a single word…but, it embodies the feeling of coziness, comfort, and joy that we get when enjoying the simple pleasures of life. A beautiful sunset.
The laughter of children. The smells and gentle murmur of people having their coffee
and pastry in the corner bakery. Even a smile and kind word from a stranger.

One More Story, Dee McBrien-Lee

In a recent interview on NPR podcasts, Ada Limon, past United States Poet Laureate and self described “Summer girl’,
says that for the first time in her life she’s embracing the early darkness of fall and winter.
“I had a lot of loss this summer. This year the darkness feels like a healing dark.
A time to go inward, to reflect, grieve and cherish. It feels like this season
is offering me a chance to do some renewal”.

Openings, Shelli Walters

Hygge is taking time to soak in a hot tub. It’s taking advantage of the long, dark nights to slow down,
read a good book and sip some tea in front of the fire.

The Stars Come Out to Play, Adell Shetterly
Hygge is a way of life that encourages us to be kinder to ourselves, to take pleasure in the small things,
and to fully experience moments of comfort and peace. Letting go of our to-do list, being in the present,
open to deep conversations, un-rushed. It even extends to eating soothing, pure, comfort foods.
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Come enjoy this exhibit during our First Friday opening, or stop by anytime to take a break from the holiday rush.
Chat with the artists, enjoy some yummy food, and see the artwork throughout the gallery from 3-7pm, December 5.
Take in all of the galleries and studios 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.
(the hub), and various stores host artists for the First Friday Gallery Walk every month.
Stop by—we have flyers and can direct you.

February/March Group Exhibit—"The Gift of...."
2026-02-06 15:00 - 2026-03-31 14:00
The Gift of….Defying Gravity, Shelli Walters

“Birds have the mesmerizing gift of flight. Gracefully moving through the sky with little effort, they seem to defy gravity.” — Shelli

Join us for our February/March Group Exhibit with a relaxed reception, enjoying great art and conversation, wine and curated food,
during the First Friday Gallery Walk, March 6, from 3-7pm in the Old Mill District.
In the winter and early spring months our artists are challenged with group exhibits that have a theme that lends itself
to many interpretations. Creativity emerges as artists work with their chosen mediums and techniques,
looking inward to express their own unique vision of the idea. Seeing what others in the group bring forward is a “gift” as well.

The Gift of….Dappled Sunlight, Anne Gibson

“A walk along any stretch of the Oregon coast trail offers many rewards. Glimpses of jagged headlands, stormy horizons,
and thick fog are accompanied by the rhythm of pounding surf and bird song skittering through lush vegetation.
It’s wise to wear rain gear any time of year, but one magical day you may even spy dappled sunlight on winter bare branches.” —Anne

The Gift of Nature’s Surprises….Cattails and Curiosity, Sarah B.Hansen

“I embrace the gift of: Nature’s surprises. Hiking on a trail takes me longer than it should, because
I spend my time exploring and photographing little flowers, plants, bugs, and birds along the way. Nature’s gifts.” — Sarah

The Gift of….Warm Beauty on a Cold Day, Katherine Taylor

“There is much to appreciate during the dark months of winter, especially all the subtle contrasts we find
in a frosty landscape: warm and cool skies, warm and cool foliage colors, warm and cool mountain shadows …
all that soothes the soul waiting for spring.”— Katherine

The gift of the Forest, Judy Hoiness

“Treasure that gift as the forest is not a given in today’s world. Humans are responsible
for preserving the forests not only for themselves but for wildlife and their habitat.”—Judy

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Come enjoy this exhibit during our First Friday reception. Chat with the artists, enjoy some special food,
and immerse yourself in the artwork throughout the gallery from 3-7pm, February 6.
Be part of our vibrant First Friday Gallery Walk and take in all of the galleries and studios
in the Old Mill District — Lubbesmeyers Studio & Gallery, Stacks Studios & Gallery (just upstairs),
Tumalo Art Co. as well as various stores hosting artists every month. Stop by—we have flyers and can direct you.

April— "Connections", Sarah B. Hansen, Susan Luckey Higdon, Tracy Leagjeld
2026-04-03 15:00 - 2026-04-27 19:00
S A R A H B. H A N S E N
S U S A N L U C K E Y H I G D O N
T R A C Y L E A G J E L D

These three friends have been painting together en plein air since 2019 and open a shared exhibit,
April 3, from 3-7pm during the Old Mill District First Friday Gallery Walk. It seemed like a good time to show some of the
plein air works as well as studio paintings inspired by their time exploring, absorbing and depicting the beauty of the Cascades.
Each fall the artists gather for an annual trip, camping for several nights in the Central Oregon Cascades
and spending their days painting on site, immersed in the landscape.

Devils Lake Plein Air, Sarah B. Hansen

This time together is deeply restorative—a pause for contemplation, meaningful conversation, renewed friendship,
and connection with nature.At the heart of their tradition is connection:
to one another, to the creative process, and to nature herself. Healing happens here. Bonds deepen.

Breath of the Pines South Sister, Sarah B. Hansen

Painting plein air is a way of seeing deeply. While working as quickly as possible to chase the light as it moves across the sky
and everything changes, the artist also slows down and notices details that would otherwise be overlooked.
The three agree that after being outside painting, “we’re both exhilarated and exhausted. There’s really nothing like it.”

Devils Lake Plein Air, Susan Luckey Higdon

Alongside reflection, there is also thoughtful exchange about the practice, techniques,
and business of being a working artist, making growth an essential part of the experience.

Light Show, Susan Luckey Higdon

On the final morning, all of the plein air paintings created during the week are laid out for group discussion.
The artists analyze, critique, and refine the work, learning from one another through open and supportive dialogue.

Returning home, each artist carries fresh inspiration and a renewed sense of purpose into the studio,
completing more deeply felt works that reflect the shared experience and the landscape that shaped it.

Sparks Lake Plein Air, Tracy Leagjeld

This exhibition features both the plein air paintings created during the week
in the Cascades and studio works that grew directly from that time exploring together.

Heavenly Garden, Tracy Leagjeld

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Come enjoy this exhibit during our First Friday reception. Chat with the artists, enjoy some special food,
and immerse yourself in the artwork throughout the gallery from 3-7pm, April 3.
Be part of our vibrant First Friday Gallery Walk and take in all of the galleries and studios in the Old Mill District—
Lubbesmeyers Studio & Gallery, Stacks Studios & Gallery(just upstairs), Tumalo Art Co.
as well as various stores hosting artists every month. Stop by—we have flyers and can direct you.

May Group Exhibit—"Bloom" celebrates the many ways we unfold
2026-05-01 15:00 - 2026-06-01 19:00
Above: Adell Shetterly’s original print Sky Guardians
“This piece rests in the calm of a gentle, watchful ease — a balance held without effort.
A stillness that feels quietly aware, a presence that steadies the air.
Cranes symbolize longevity, peace, fidelity, wisdom, transformation, and spiritual connection
across many cultures and so seems a good fit for this group theme Bloom.” —Adell

Our May Group Exhibit, Bloom, moves past the garden gate to celebrate the many ways we unfold.
The show opens May 1, from 3-7pm during the Old Mill District First Friday Gallery Walk.

Deep Forest Wake-Up, David Kinker
Beyond the petal and the vine, “blooming” is a state of being. A courageous, quiet riot of becoming
exactly who and what we were meant to be. From the Spring forest floor,
to the flowers left by little hands at your door on May Day.

Wallflowers in Bloom, Dee McBrien-Lee
Wallflowers in Bloom is part of Dee McBrien-Lee’s ongoing series abstracting figures.
The title of this painting expresses the feeling of the overlooked woman coming into her own.

Foxgloves, Helen Brown
The works gathered in the show from our group of artists, in all media, and expressions of the theme,
and sizes from small to large, capture those fleeting, beautiful seconds of transition,
exploring the gentle strength it takes to open up after a long winter. Both metaphorically and physically.

Human in Bloom, Katherine Taylor
“Human In Bloom is my visual interpretation of a how a person can bloom from within.
The vibrational concentric energy circles can almost be seen at times when the phenomenon is strong.
And what causes humans to bloom? Anything that makes a person fall more in love…
with another, with themselves, and/or with existence at large.
Humans can be seen at these times to open like flower petals.” —Katherine

A Garden Runs Through It, Shelli Walters

Spring Buds, Danica Thomas

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Come enjoy this exhibit during our First Friday reception. Chat with the artists, enjoy some special food,

and immerse yourself in the artwork throughout the gallery from 3-7pm, May 1.

Be part of our vibrant First Friday Gallery Walk and take in all of the galleries and studios in the Old Mill District —
Lubbesmeyers Studio & Gallery, Stacks Studios & Gallery (just upstairs),
Tumalo Art Co. as well as various stores hosting artists every month. Stop by—we have flyers and can direct you.

June—David Kinker, "Rippling Echoes"
2026-06-05 15:00 - 2026-06-30 14:00
Whispering Wall

D A V I D K I N K E R

Painter David Kinker‘s images of water are featured in his June exhibit,
Rippling Echoes, opening reception is June 5, from 3-7pm
during the Old Mill District, First Friday Gallery Walk

Steamrise on the River

An avid river rafter and guide, David Kinker paints plein air wherever he goes,
and then creates the ‘memories reflected’, in his studio.
Many of the pieces in this exhibit are large format.

Canyon of No Return

His intimate knowledge and experience on streams and rivers all over the world
is the subject of the art in this exhibit…a rippling echo of the

majestic country he has had the privilege of floating through.

Age of Perfection

Once again— this year on the Deschutes River—David’s 4-day, camp-to-camp float in June is full.
If you are interested in a leisurely float, with lots of time to paint in unique environments and
with excellent access, contact him for information about upcoming trips.

Bowling Alley

Come enjoy this exhibit during our First Friday reception.
Chat with the artists, enjoy some special food, and immerse yourself
in the artwork throughout the gallery from 3-7pm, June 5.

Be part of our vibrant First Friday Gallery Walk and take in all of the galleries
and studios in the Old Mill District— Lubbesmeyers Studio & Gallery,
Stacks Studios & Gallery(just upstairs), Tumalo Art Co. as well as
various stores hosting artists every month. Stop by—we have flyers and can direct you.

July—Helen Brown, "Our Friends: Fine, Feathered and Furry"
2026-07-03 15:00 - 2026-08-04 14:00
The Goldens Rule
“On a recent bike ride through the Deschutes Forest, I spotted a dog handler with 6 dogs, four Golden Retrievers, one black lab and a boxer.
I took this photo of three of the Golden’s with their attention riveted to their trainer.
I thought it spoke volumes about the dog breed.” —Helen

H E L E N B R O W N

The exhibit opens July 3, during the Old Mill District First Friday Gallery Walk with a reception from 3-7 pm.
This exhibit revolves around animals—small and large, wild and domestic—with whom we share this planet.
Some we see from afar, admiring their freedom and majesty. Some are closer to home and play a big part in our everyday lives.

Cascades Elk celebrates these majestic animals and the majesty of the Cascade Mountains.

In today’s world of swirling news, we invite you to pause and celebrate the wonderful world of animals —
those honest, trusting companions who enrich our homes and our lives.

Nordic Pilots are scouting above the water in one of Norway’s fjords.

Neither dogs nor cats harbor hidden agendas or ulterior motives.
Their desires are refreshingly simple: food, affection, and companionship.
Their devotion to those who care for them is unconditional.

Helen advocates for the health of all pollinators in Just Bee-cause

Helen creates her paintings on rice paper using a batik watercolor technique.
The distinctive texture of the medium beautifully complements the softness of fur and the delicacy of feathers,
bringing each subject vividly to life. She is regularly juried into Watercolor Society of Oregon exhibits, and other invitational shows.

Gaggle of Goldeneye follows a flock of Barrows Goldeye along the shore.

This exhibit extends well beyond household pets. Helen’s collection also features elk, birds, ducks, bees,
a llama, and even a panda — each capturing the spirit and character of the natural world.

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Helen met Yogi the llama during one
of his ambassador visits to Bend’s
Old Mill District on behalf of
Oregon Adaptive Sports. REI is
committed to helping all people
“get outside,” and Yogi’s owner,
Jeff Wagner, supports that mission
by inviting visitors to pet Yogi and
pose for photos with him.
Helen was the gallerist at TAC
that day and took advantage of posing
with Yogi, and was inspired to paint him.
She will donate proceeds from the sale
of her painting, Yogi the Llama (right)
to Oregon Adaptive Sports, a premier
adaptive sports organization in the
Pacific Northwest that provides
year-round outdoor recreation
programs. OAS creates access to more
than 2,000 outdoor experiences
annually for over 400 individuals.
In an added gesture of support,
Jeff Wagner has offered to match
the donation, doubling
the benefit to the organization.

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The Deschutes River is a playground for dogs. Swim Team depicts two labs enjoying their dip.

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Join us in celebrating both America’s 250th birthday and Mother Nature’s enduring gifts during
Tumalo Art Co’s. First Friday Gallery Walk reception from 3-7pm, July 3.
Chat with the artists, enjoy great food, and immerse yourself in the artwork throughout the gallery .
Our vibrant Old Mill District First Friday Gallery Walk includes galleries, studios and various stores
that host different artists every month. Just upstairs from Tumalo Art Co. you will find
Lubbesmeyers Studio & Gallery, and Stacks Studios & Gallery. A new addition to the Old Mill District—men’s store, REVOLVR,
will have local photographer Toni Toreno this month. Stop by TAC—we have flyers and will help get started on an eye-candy evening.

August—Katherine Taylor, "High Loft: The Majestic Reach Upward"
2026-08-07 15:00 - 2026-09-01 14:00
Thermals at Smith Rock
The morning sun rises on this jagged portion of Smith Rock in a dramatic display of light, shadow,
angle, line, and form that make this park so scenic. Ravens loop in lazy circles above the peaks,
taking advantage of the morning thermals. Photo reference: Benjamin Hollis

K A T H E R I N E T A Y L O R

Oil painter Katherine Taylor, known for her use of dramatic chiaroscuro
lighting and luminous glazing, opens High Loft: The Majestic Reach Upward,
August 7, during the Old Mill District First Friday Gallery Walk, from 3-7pm.
This exhibit is about things that aim high, both in the natural world and within
our human aspirations for a better future. So, Katherine chose to paint landscapes
with a high loft element…something in nature that reaches upward
(some would say heavenward) and raises the mood of the collective.

Reach

This painting features the iconic Middle Sister of the Central Oregon Cascades and exemplifies the
beauty of the landscape surrounding it. Trees appear to reach for the mountain in an effort to touch its majesty.

San Miguel Mission

San Miguel Mission is an actual church in Santa Fe, New Mexico, near where Katherine lived for many years.
It was built between 1610 and 1626 and is historically referred to as the oldest church in the continental United States.
She made it a part of her “High Loft” solo exhibition because there is no better symbol of human ideals than a church spire,
especially on an old and long-standing mission chapel that is still in use today.
Photo reference: Rennett Stowe

Obsidian Lift

Ravens are all about duality, that contrast between light and shadow, wisdom and death. In folklore,
they are considered shape-shifters, symbolizing our desire to be imaginatively creative. In this painting,
I was inspired to depict a raven in one of their other known roles,
that of a messenger between the living and the spiritual realm.

Evening Loft

“There’s a reason people want to hang beautiful
landscapes on their walls—they depend on these
images to remind them to always reach for nature’s
harmony, balance, and majesty.”

From a very large painting with huge clouds over the Cascades at sunset,
to a single white bird soaring upward, these subjects glow with emotion.

High Loft
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Join us from 3-7pm, August 7. Chat with the artists, enjoy great food,
and immerse yourself in the artwork throughout the gallery.
Our vibrant Old Mill District First Friday Gallery Walk includes galleries,
studios and various stores that host different artists every month. Just upstairs from Tumalo Art Co.
you will find Lubbesmeyer Studio & Gallery, and Stacks Studios & Gallery.
Stop by Tumalo Art Co. to get started—we have flyers to guide you on this wonderful summer evening.

September—Dee McBrien-Lee, "Body Language"
2026-09-04 15:00 - 2026-09-30 14:00
Dee McBrien-Lee’s September show, Body Language focuses heavily on abstracted figures and the way they interact with each other. Beginning with large areas of color, line and texture, she seeks to discover her subjects as she goes through her process. Often just a single body part or suggestion of attitude will be the beginning of a figure and the others follow sometimes intentionally, sometimes through discovery.
More info to come…stay tuned!
