fox unfinished

Here's another half-finished painting

 from tonight's get together in the studio:

I'm in love with watercolors again!

solitary pear

Here's a print of a watercolor I finished last week.

new watercolors

I've been having so much fun painting again. Every Tuesday, a group of artists come over to the studio to hang out, drink wine and draw or paint, and I find myself looking forward to having an excuse to paint whatever I want.

Watercolors on heavyweight Canson paper.

Both are available in the shop.

it's true!

(photo borrowed from here)

just in time for your valentine!

 These little mixed media shrines are now available in the Camp Cactus Etsy shop.

 Happy Valentine's Day!

works in progress

 I've been working on some little valentine shrines this week

I'll have them in a show called Say it with heART! next weekend at the lovely home of my friend,  fibre artist extraordinaire,  Judee Moonbeam. Check it out! It's THE place to go for all your Valentine shopping...

Saturday, February  9th  •  10 ~ 6

Sunday, February 10th  •  10 ~ 5

4546 NE 47th Avenue

(just north of Prescott)

 in Portland

Hope to see you there!

just do it, already

let it snow!

This afternoon we had a fantastic group

 of young artists join us in the studio

to build a snow village.

They were incredibly prolific, 

 and churned out house after house...

 a whole neighborhood of tiny houses,

 each one a unique expression of its architect.

Happy Holidays, everyone!

classes to get you in the holiday spirit!

Build a Snow Village
Remember those little paper or cardboard houses from long ago? Here’s your chance to build your own miniature village to display on a shelf or mantle. A fun way to jump start your holiday decorating! This is also a great project for parents and children to build together.  Adults accompanying a child are free. All materials provided.

Date Change! Wednesday, December 19th 1-4 pm      $30
Ages 7 - adult • Class size is limited • Preregistration required
to register, call (503) 347-2319 or send us an email:
campcactusmail@yahoo.com

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New!  Craft night for grownups
Come on by the studio and have some fun crafting ornaments for your holiday decorating.
We'll have hot cider, wine and goodies to nibble, christmas tunes and fun conversation.
All materials provided, just bring your holiday cheer!
Date change! Wednesday, December 19th  7-9:30 pm                    $25

Adult • Class size is limited • Preregistration required by Monday, Dec. 17
To register, call (503) 347-2319

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Flowers for your table: Holiday Centerpieces

Just in time for holiday entertaining! Design a beautiful centerpiece for your holiday table. We’ll show you the basics of construction, teach you how to extend the life of cut flowers, and provide a selection of long-lasting flowers and greens as well as unique vessels for your creations.

Friday, December 21st  7-9 pm                     $50
Adult • Class size is limited • Preregistration required by Monday, Dec. 17
To register, call (503) 347-2319

happy december!

The 20th annual Holiday Sale is in its last hours...new art has been arriving all day!

 Hand blown glass

the knucklehead pups may not be art, but they are certainly entertaining

 Gretchen Boylan still has a few pieces left...

 Judee Moonbeam's fabulous bags

 gorgeous earrings by Lori Presthus

 Malas by Michele Avanti

 Matt Brown's photography

 Rachael Ramos

 Joy

...and more Joy!

Camp Cactus Holiday Sale

4458 NE Brazee

in Portland

Open Sunday Dec. 2  •  10 - 6

See you there!