The
High Desert Art League of Central Oregon was formed in 2000 by artists
devoted to their mediums and determined to advance their careers.
The group -- a unique combination of artists -- focuses on the business of art, networking, organizing shows and expanding their list of collectors.
Each artist contributes their experience and talents to benefit the
group, sharing knowledge, information, opportunities, challenges and
successes.
The members of this group are all accomplished artists who exhibit
a wide range of talents in various media. Luminous watercolors, vibrant
oils, and pastel paintings are specialties of several members - Vivian
Olsen and Cindy Briggs create art in all three media
and their subjects range from birds and European scenes to regional
landscapes. There is more in the watercolor realm, with the graphic figures and
dramatic landscapes by Helen Brown and Jacqueline
Newbold, who also
creates fine art jewelry. Working in oils, artist Barbara Slater paints
large, vivid florals on canvas. Both Robert Pumphrey and Vern
Bartley are fine art photographers.
Their work differs in that Robert’s scenic images are captured
in full color while Vern’s are graphic mixed media images on
canvas. Of our 3-dimensional artists, Joren Traveller is a bronze sculptor of horses and birds, Norman Frater is a traditional figurative sculptor in ceramics and bronze, while Jeffrey Thompson is a glass blower of eye-catching colored sculptural forms.
All members (maximum 12) of the High Desert Art League are professional
artists, most with considerable experience and awards in their field.
Their work can be found in galleries throughout the West and in private
collections.
