Below is a photo Storm took of the Oregon Trail last October when we were in Baker City, OR.  

It was a cold dreary day, and everything had already turned brown.

Oregon Trail Photo by Storm Smith

 

I digitally enhanced and transformed into a new piece of what I call my photo art. I made a large 28x40 print on canvas with gallery wrap, and it is now hanging over our mantle. 



Oregon Trail Transformed by Debbie Smith

Our New Website

It has been over one year since I retired from printmaking, and today I launched our new website which promotes my artwork and Storm's photography.  www.creativeheartworks.com

I have spent the last two months editing images and building the site. I was hesitant to make the change because I was finding it difficult to let go of the old, but now it has been done. 

This blog will soon feature some my current artwork and Storm's recent photographs. 

Retirement Announcement

Effective January 1, 2012
Creative Heartworks will no longer be in operation.

I am excited to announce that I recently made the decision to retire at the end of this year, and we will no longer be in business. It was a difficult decision, but one I feel in my heart is right for me at this time. I want to reclaim our house, work on my own art, play golf and spend as much time with my granddaughter in Alabama as possible.

I have felt truly blessed to have had the opportunity to work with so many wonderful people and talented artists during the last few years, and we have truly appreciated your business, your friendship and your support.


Best Wishes,

Debbie Smith

Variable Visual Variety Art Show & Reception

You are cordially invited

to an artist’s reception

Friday, November 18, 2011

6:00pm to 8:00pm

F.W.J. Sylwester Library in the

George R. White Library & Learning Center

2800 NE Liberty Street, Portland, OR

Featuring the following artists:

Jan Hardenburger, Kay Allenbaugh, Laurene Coleman, Evelyn Fritz, Shirley Moore, Richard Durden, Royce Kugler, Linda Baker, Jan Youngman, Dee Rummel, and Donna Breathhouwer

The reception will be held on the 2nd floor balcony.

Bonnie Junell to Teach Art Classes in Sunriver

Artist Bonnie Junell will be offering 2 art classes in Sunriver November 11th and 13th. 

 

Open House November 12th

We are having an Open House

to introduce and celebrate the therapeutic gemstone designs of Val Bessler.

Saturday

November 12, 2011

2:00-5:00

11220 SW Arbre Court

Tigard, Oregon 97223

Please RSVP if you plan to attend. 

Bev Jozwiak at Aurora

Bev Jozwiak will be the featured artist in a One Woman Show Oct 7-31 at

 Aurora Gallery

1004 Main Street

Vancouver, WA 98660

 Opening Reception

Oct. 7th

5:30-8:30pm

Her exhibit will include over 20 new pieces of original art, both Watercolor and Acrylic.

Cotton by Bev Jozwiak