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Twyla Bohrer
I am an artist, working in photography. I currently live and work in Eugene, Oregon. I have always loved art and being creative. In 2020 my husband surprised me with a Nikon P950 camera for our anniversary. That is when I discovered my passion for photography. I love taking photographs of animals and scenery. I want my photographs to evoke the same sense of joy and happiness in those who view them as they do for me. Being able to share my art and love for nature is a dream come true. I don't edit any of my photographs, I like to show the beauty of nature as it is. I love being able to share incredible moments in time with the world through photography.
Ali Tishmac
A local artist based in the beautiful town of Alpine. I find inspiration in the natural wonders that surround me which I enjoy incorporating into my artwork. While I primarily lean toward oil and watercolor paintings, I also enjoy experimenting with 3D methods such as pottery, sculpture and stained glass to bring my imagination to life. My pieces often have a touch of fantasy to them as I like to transport viewers to another world through my work. I hope my art can bring a sense of wonder and connection to those who view it.
Trischa Goodnow
An intellectual says a simple thing in a hard way.
An artist says a hard thing in a simple way.
- Charles Bukowski
This quotation perfectly sums up my life. By day I am a Professor of Speech Communication in the School of Communication at Oregon State University. As a professor, I study and teach how images persuade us…usually with big, complex words and ideas.
By night, I’m a photographer and manage The Nystrom Gallery at the Monroe Arts Association in Monroe. I love playing in a dark room, but with digital photography, it’s just not practical to break out the dark room equipment. Photoshop feels like cheating to me, so I found a course online for $8.99 to learn photo embroidery and instantly fell in love. This mixed media art form complicates the images yet allows for details to be emphasized. It is the most Zen experience to create these works as each image takes hours to complete. Matching thread colors and deciding stitches exercises my creative juices. The overall affect is simple and unique, a welcome contrast to my day job.
Kathy I. Heintz is a lifelong artist and educator whose journey has been shaped by a deep appreciationfor history, place, and the evolving landscapes around her. With a Master of Science in Art Educationfrom the University of Oregon, Kathy has spent over 25 years inspiring students, mentoring fellowartists, and refining her own artistic practice.
Born and raised in the lush landscapes of Oregon, Kathy grew up surrounded by creativity, influenced byher mother, a professional wildlife artist. Her early experiences with art laid the foundation for a careerdedicated to both artistic expression and education. She spent the first half of her life immersed in thegreen forests of the Pacific Northwest and the second half adapting to the stark beauty of the Nevadadesert—a shift that profoundly influenced her aesthetic sensibilities.
As an art educator, Kathy has taught all levels from kindergarten to college, including a significant tenureas a high school ceramics teacher. She played a pivotal role in developing art programs, mentoringstudents, and fostering a love for the arts. Her dedication extended beyond the classroom, serving as apast member of the Henderson Art Association, Art Educators of Nevada, Nevada Clay Guild, and theNevada Watercolor Society, where she was a signature member and past vice president.Kathy’s artistic style is primarily rooted in watercolor, where she explores realism with an impressionistictouch. Her work is deeply influenced by her surroundings—whether the natural beauty of Oregon or theever-changing architectural landscape of Las Vegas. Early in her time in Nevada, she found inspiration inLearning from Las Vegas by Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown, which helped her appreciate thecity’s unique visual language. Her paintings capture slices of time, exploring the irony of a city thatreinvents itself constantly while searching for its own history.
After more than two decades in the desert, Kathy returned to Oregon for family and retirement, whereshe remains active in the arts and historical preservation. She serves as the executive director of theMonroe Art Association, previously overseeing its gift shop, and volunteers as treasurer at the SouthBenton Community Museum. Additionally, she is deeply involved in her church as secretary andhistorian and contributes to preserving heritage as vice regent of the Daughters of the AmericanRevolution.
Through her teaching, community involvement, and artistic exploration, Kathy I. Heintz continues tocreate, inspire, and preserve stories—both through brushstrokes on canvas and the preservation of history.
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