WALK on the "WILD & TAME" SIDE

First Friday for March is coming up in Bend's Downtown, a time when many new art shows have their Opening Receptions. Be sure to enjoy the evening's Art offerings by visiting Alleda Real Estate on Minnesota Ave. Vivian Olsen and Joren Traveller each have many new art pieces, paintings, as well as Joren's sculptures, in their 2 month long exhibit called "WILD AND TAME".

          

"WILD AND TAME" - A New Wildlife Exhibit

"Sandhill Cranes" Oil  by Vivian Olsen

"Big Horn Sheep" by Joren Traveller

      Two Artists, Vivian Olsen and Joren Traveller, both members of the High Desert Art League have each created a series of paintings using a single thought or idea, and by keeping some elements consistent while varying others. This unique exhibit, called “Wiild and Tame”, will be displayed for 2 months at Alleda Real Estate at 25 Minnesota Ave. in Bend, Oregon.


Observing the wildlife around her has always been a passion for Vivian Olsen.  Her detailed animal paintings capture the animal’s lively personality and its individual behavior. Vivian Says, “In my “Reflections” series I have created 3 oil paintings with water birds as my subjects. Each is designed using similar colors, style, and mood, all which contribute to the serene mood I wanted to capture of tranquil waters and a glowing warmth. 






Joren is an avid naturalist and enjoys traveling throughout the West gathering ideas for her paintings and sculptures. She works in paint and pastel to create wildlife she’s observed. Joren says, “I resumed my interest in art after retiring and began sculpting. I really enjoy the hands on feel of working in clay and get great satisfaction out of creating a unique character and personality in my pieces. Inspired by the Pronghorn antelope  I decided to paint a series called  “Horns of the Wild West."  

Websites:  www.vivianolsen.com ;                     www.JorenTraveller.com