More scenes from CoA- Diane Russell and Glenn Decherd

There were so many wonderful moments at Celebration of Art 2011. We continue our series of photos of our terrific members and guests. THANK YOU to Ellen Shefi for taking these pictures. It's pretty demanding to set up your own booth... but to also get around to everyone's booth and snap off some shots... WOW!

DIANE RUSSELL (above) joined us for her first CoA event. Her portraits of local and nationally known musicians were a hit!

GLENN DECHERD (below) managed to evade the camera but his pottery captivated his customers! This was Glenn's first CoA as well!

ORA Northwest Jewish Artists is proud of the many talented artists who joined us this year!


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SHOW YOUR COLORS!

Laurie Fendel, Sabina Wohfeiler and Barbara Berger are our featured artists today.

Barbara uses her camera to transform the "every day" experience into something unique. She helps the viewer see what she sees. Remarkable!

Sabina is well known for her watercolors but has recently explored the possibilities of pastels. Nature inspires her art and the results are stunning. Customers raved to us about her work and about meeting her!

Laurie has redefined fabric sculpture. Mystical, spiritual, and colorful....her designs inspire!

Pictured here is a commissioned piece that tooks months of designing, cutting and sewing.

Celebration of ART was a big success!

Where to start? It was just beautiful, so many people worked on this show, so many friends and family members helped out, so many artists showed work with such diversity, such beautiful live music. Ro working behind the scenes and out in front, to keep everything running smoothly.

Thank-you to EVERYONE who helped today, and over the past many months. And thank-you to our wonderful supportive customers!


-Tired Mama Esther



Picture above: Susan Kuznitsky painted an amazing portrait of David Fuks (Executive Director of Cedar Sinai Park) while art show attendees watched.

EDDY SHULDMAN, our Shining Light

The final artist in this series is our founder and guiding light, Eddy Shuldman. Working with fused glass, Eddy is always exploring new ideas and inspirations, asking questions and proposing new answers. Never afraid to try something new, she pushes the limitations of glass, as well as her imagination. Her beautiful creations grace the homes of many Portlanders, and places far across the world as well.

Eddy is an idea person. ORA was her idea, and so was Jewish Arts Month (JAM). She has a special ability to excite other people with her ideas, and find ways to make them reality. She pushes our members and guest artists to dream bigger and achieve more. Through the force of her energy and enthusiasm, ORA has grown from a vague idea to a well-known organization.

We hope that YOU will be a part of our historical journey. Come to MJCC this Sunday, meet Eddy Shuldman, and see the remarkable things she has achieved.

Celebration of ART!
Sunday, October 30, 2011
10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
6651 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, Oregon

Roberta "Bert" Cohen- Jewelry

We are so pleased to welcome Roberta Cohen to ORA!

You'll find a variety of colors and styles represented among Bert's work. She works mostly in sterling silver, Swarovski crystals, natural stones and gems.

Bert's booth is a must see! Stop by and introduce yourself. You will enjoy the art, conversation and Bert! there's a good chance you will find that piece of jewelry you've been looking for. Bert accepts commissions, so even if you don't see exactly what you are looking for.... you can place an order!

OCTOBER 30th 10:30-4:30 Free Admission!

at MJCC: 6651 SW Capitol HWY

JESSICA ISRAEL: Not just pretty pictures!

JESSICA ISRAEL returns to Celebration of Art this year as an ORA member. She lives in Bend where in addition to her day job, she is an extraordinary photographer.

You will delight in getting to know her and in viewing her works. Jessica's remarkable scenic photographs demonstrate her ability to really SEE the landscape; capturing the poetry of the landscape before her.

The biggest challenge will be in the selection of your purchase…. Which photograph will win your heart?

CELEBRATION OF ART ’11 10:30-4:30 OCTOBER 30th

@ MJCC 6651 SW Capitol Hwy

Diane Fredgant: Color, Passion, Spirit

Diane is one of Ora's founding members. She has a richly deserved reputation for her exquisite silks!

If you spend a little time talking with Diane you will discover how she creates her one of a kind, original tallitot, prayer flags, and wall art. Diane transforms high quality cloth into a rich canvas of spiritual focus. Her use of color can be intense and explosive or subtle and sublime.

She'll have a good supply of inventory, but if you don't see exactly what you want, don't be shy! Tell her what you are looking for. Diane accepts commissions.

Diane's passion for her work will be immediately evident when you see her work in person. Feel the richness of the fabric and experience her transformative artwork. It will stir your soul!

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30TH is the date.... 10:30-4:30

at the Mittleman Jewish Community Center

6651 SW Capitol HWY - Portland

ESTHER LIBERMAN: Queen of the beads!

Esther is a co-founder of ORA Northwest Jewish Artists. She is also our humble Web mistress, maven, goddess....well, you get the picture!

Beadwork is Esther's art , craft, and passion. Her work sparkles and shines and usually elicits comments from her patrons like, "How did you do that?" Stop by her booth, look at the amazing pieces of art she has created, and ask her the same question...."How did you do that?"

...then buy it!

Necklaces, bracelets, amulets, and ritual Judaica items will be featured at the Celebration of Art sale next Sunday. Esther's MahJong bracelets are selling well at the Oregon Jewish Museum gift shop...hopefully she'll have a few of those on hand as well at this sale.

Just in case this is your first time at our blog..... here's the scoop on the Celebration of Art '11"

October 30th... 10:30-4:30

MJCC 6651 SW Capitol Hwy

FREE ADMISSION!

Anna Kodesch

ORA is pleased to have Anna Kodesch as one of our newest members.

Anna brings a good bit of fresh energy to the group and her paintings reflect that energy! You'll see confidence in her strokes, vibrant colors and the ability to capture mood whether painting a naturescape or a portrait.

Anna's booth will be filled with new paintings. Stop by to say hello, discover a new artist, and find out why you need to own a Kodesch!

MJCC 10:30-4:30 FREE ADMISSION!

6651 SW Capitol Hwy

Diane Russell- 1st time @ Celebration of Art!

We feel so fortunate to be hosting artist Diane Russell in our Celebration of Art '11.

Diane introduced herself to us at an Art Spark event last spring. We raced home to look at her website and immediately extended an invitation to her.

Check out Diane's website and be prepared to be swept off your feet. www.dianerussell.net

Diane specializes in portraits. She has a keen eye- not only does she capture a remarkable likeness of her subjects, but also their neshama...yiddish for soul. Diane is an exhibiting artist at this weekend's Open Studios. We wish her great success in that endeavor and look forward to the artwork she will bring to our event!

Celebration of Art 2011

MJCC 6651 SW Capitol HWY- Portland

10:30am-4:30pm

DIANA UNTERSPAN brings uncommon threads together!

This will be Diana's third time the Celebration of Art, but her first time as a member of ORA. We are happy to welcome her and are amazed at the energy she has already demonstrated!

Her colorful work with fibers, felts and other objects have been a popular feature of the show!

Diana creates hats, art assemblages, and Judaica. She has a creative soul and pours it into all her artistic endeavors. Stop by her booth and learn about how she is able to transform her silks and wools into such unique creations!

MJCC 6651 SW Capitol Hwy

Portland, OR

JANICE KATZ: Acrylics!

ORA is pleased to welcome Janice Katz, one of our newest members! She began painting seriously about 15 years ago. Working from her home studio in Portland, Oregon she uses primarily acrylics. Her genres include portraits, abstracts and cityscapes.

Jan's work always seems to tell a story. One of her newest series features scenes in a subway. These remarkable paintings bring a vibrancy to what many experience as an everyday occurrence. Many of us who live on the west coast have a notion that subways carry crowded masses in a dark train. Janice's paintings bring humanity forward enabling us to share in an intimate moment of subway life.

Come see this stunning painting in person. Meet Janice and discover her world of art.

Celebration of Art 2011: October 30th 10:30-4:30

Mittleman Jewish Community Center 6651 SW Capitol HWY- Portland

free admission!

Leslie Elder Explores the Work of Women

Leslie has a knack for capturing the soul of her subjects.

Pictured is a watercolor entitled: The Fruit of Her Hands- one of a series of paintings of women.

One of ORA's founding members, Leslie has tremendous energy. Her paintings are vibrant and soulful.

On October 30th you will have the opportunity to see Leslie's newest collection of work. Celebration of Art '11 will run all day from 10:30-4:30 in the MJCC ballroom- 6651 SW Capitol HWY, Portland-OR.

Admission is free...the deli will be open for business...and the art!!!!!....OY, the ART! Over 20 artists will fill the room with new works. Bring some friends and take an art adventure with us!

Sabina Wohlfeiler- a new look

Sabina Wohlfeiler is a founding member of ORA: NW Jewish Artists. A passionate painter, she is well known for her paintings of garden flowers.

Nature continues to beckon Sabina's artistic eye and her new pastel works reflect her interpretation of the hills beyond the Columbia Gorge.

Come see Sabina's new works and the works of 20 other artists at Celebration of Art '11 on Sunday October 30th at the MJCC from 10:30am-4:30 pm. (6651 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, Oregon)

Admission is free!

to see more of Sabina;s work go to: http://www.northwestjewishartists.org/sabina.html