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For Laurie Martin-Cohn, “home” is both here in Oregon and half a world away. Her paintings capture not only the beauty of Oregon, but also take us to the romantic landscapes of her French and Mediterranean ancestry. We see dreamy clouds framing sun washed cities and terra cotta roofs above the shadowed angles of old stone buildings. The magic of her paintbrush pulls these two worlds together for us. It wasn’t always so. Laurie spent 23 years as a high school theatre instructor. Immersing herself in European art and history, something new emerged.. The subtle overtones of Laurie’s paintings tell her unique story while inviting us to explore ours. Laurie’s work has been juried into numerous shows, including those sponsored by Watercolor Society of Oregon. You can see more of Laurie’s work at Spiral Gallery in Estacada, and Three Rivers Gallery in Oregon City. To order her paintings, email lmartcohn@gmail.com.

Sunday, April 19, 2015

"Sentries on Siletz Bay", Original Pastel Painting, 16" x 20" matted $100.

I call these rocks the sentries, and the name is perfect for
 the beautiful monoliths that watch over the bay along the central Oregon coast.
Prints Available:
12" x 18" 35.00
20" x 30" 45.00
Prints are not matted.  I roll them in a tube and mail them via FedEx.
Notecards with Envelopes Available: see my etsy shop:  lauriemartincohn
Set of 6:  4 1/4 " x 5 1/2"     15.00         

Set of 6:  5" x 7"                   19.00 
To order go to my etsy store:  lauriemartincohn     

"Yaquina Bay Bridge at Sunset", Mixed Media Print,11" x 14" $95

                 

"Yaquina Bay Bridge at Sunset", Mixed Media Print,11" x 14" $95Newport, Oregon is art galleries, sea lions, and the Yaquina Bay Bridge.  The Pacific Ocean's sunsets rival any I've seen, and the Yaquina Bay Bridge in silhouette was a great inspiration. The bridge crosses Yaquina Bay estuary, and has framed many an Oregon coast sunset since its opening in 1936, during the Great Depression. Designer Conde McCullough used Art Deco and Art Moderne design motifs as well as forms borrowed from Gothic architecture. The Gothic influence is seen in the balustrade, which features small pointed arches, and in the arches of the side span piers.Newport, Oregon is art galleries, sea lions, and the Yaquina Bay Bridge.

"Hawk Moon Over Gleneden Beach", Original Pastel Painting, 17 1/2" x 11 1/2" $200.

"Hawk Moon Over Gleneden Beach", Original Pastel Painting, 17 1/2" x 11 1/2" $200.
Early one winter morning, I watched the moon set over the Pacific as the sun rose behind me.
Later I learned this is called Hawk Moon, and it only happens in January or February.