Abby is a transplant from the east coast, growing up in small town Connecticut and later earning a BFA in Illustration from The Rhode Island School of Design. Out of Art School she earned an apprenticeship tattooing and has made a 12 year long career from adorning people’s bodies with permanent art.

She has recently retired and is excited to see what kind of art can be created when there are no boundaries or restrictions by the human form - she hopes you’ll come along for the ride!

7 artists showcasing their appreciation for the unknown, for the alien, for the unidentified! And who, in Central Oregon, doesn’t love aliens?

Mary Jean Ruhnke is an inspiring professional artist living on a goat and cattle farm near San Antonio, Texas. With over 13 years of self-taught experience, she has created her own unique style of ink and textured acrylic that resonates with art lovers from around the world. In addition to creating beautiful work in her tiny home art studio (which was once shared by Mary Jean and her growing family), this creative soul can also be found milking goats off the back porch and pondering life through the lens of her farm and beloved animals.

She draws inspiration from her inner child and environment, resulting in a unique body of mixed media art reflecting her deeply-felt emotions. Mary Jean is dedicated to exploring life's more profound questions and meaning through her art while continually challenging herself to find new forms of expression. Mary Jean strives to bring a sense of wonder, joy, reflection, and innate beauty with every piece she creates.

5 artists who express their passion for the magic of the tarot showcase their work in our Tarot & Kismet group show.

Cassandra Kim is a contemporary artist whose paintings explore the unique personalities and characteristics of animals and reflect a lifelong love traditional art. Inspired by the master painters of the past, she seeks to put her own slightly absurd surreal twist on art by replacing animals with people. Pairing an unexpected animal with an image from past societies creates a visual paradox that inadvertently humanizes the portraiture and often makes people smile. The use of humor is a valuable way to break down barriers between people and art. She works in the combination of acrylic and then oil on board, and restores reclaimed antique and vintage wood frames she finds for her work. Each piece is carefully crafted to capture the essence of the animal, and to highlight their individual traits and quirks. Her hope is that her work will inspire others to see animals in a new light. While appreciating the beauty and diversity of the animal kingdom through her imagined society; she reminds the viewers of the deep connection we experience and all share. 

Pastels and acrylics. Landscapes, urban scenes, odds and ends of still life. Early on as an artist, I set out to paint impressionistic landscapes. But in day to day painting, I am constantly lured to paint ordinary objects. Trains, trucks, coffee cups! I enjoy the challenge of making the mundane appear interesting through art.

12 Guest Artists, all women, will showcase their love of magical beasts and secret creatures. This show is a love story to nature and to the imagination.

16 guest artists will show their love for the forest, the magical world hidden in the trees, and all things made of wood. Works will range from oil paintings and watercolors, to one-of-a kind wood crafted items. Be prepared for twisted pines, walnut weavings, druid dreams and creatures from the secret parts of nature.