2023 GORGE ARTISTS OPEN STUDIOS

WASHINGTON: BINGEN TO STEVENSON

Steve Kowats

962 Wind River Road, Carson, WA

Steve had passed through the beautiful small mountain community of Carson, WA, many times, on his way to adventures. There is only one four way stop in town, and on the southeast corner sits a building originally built as an auto dealership in 1930. Steve spent three years restoring this iconic place, which is now the home of Carson Art Garage — in it you’ll find Steve’s work and metalsmith shop, as well as the work of many local artists. It has become a dream in focus.

I @kovachmetalsmith ~and~ @carsonartgarage

M kovachmetalsmith@gmail.com

V 703-624-0892

D www.kovachmetalsmith.com ~and~ www.carsonartgarage.com

Directions: From WA-14 turn north on Hot Springs Avenue to Carson. Continue up the winding uphill road passing the golf course on the right to the end of Hot Springs Avenue. At the four-way stop sign, the studio is on the SE corner. Alternate Route: From WA-14 at the round-about turn north on Wind River Road. Continue up the hill to the four-way stop in Carson. The studio is on the SE corner. Carson Art Garage is open year-round weekdays 9am-5pm, and weekends 10am-5pm.

Jen Smith

Stabler, WA — see directions below

Jen Smith is a charcoal artist. Her subject matter is the natural world and she is inspired by growing up in the Big Horn Basin of Northern Wyoming. Jen works on custom wood panels. Most of her work is black and white with color only occasionally finding it’s way in. Ravens, wild horses, wolves, skulls and nests are just a small sampling of subjects she depicts. Jen annually exhibits at the National Museum of Wild Life Art in Jackson Hole. Her work is widely collected around the country.

I @jensmithart

M jazyjen@gmail.com

D www.jensmithart.com

V 503-754-1424

Directions: The best way to get to the Fire Cache Studio is to plug Wind River Arboretum into Google Maps. That gets you headed to Stabler, then watch for the orange and yellow balloons. From WA-14, take the roundabout north towards Carson. From Carson continue north 11.8 miles, take a left to Stabler on Hemlock Road. Follow Hemlock road and cross the bridge over trout creek. Take the first right turn marked by balloons. Drive to the end of road and the studio is on the left.

Open year-round by appointment

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Eli Lewis

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Stabler, WA — see directions below Eli Lewis is a urban surrealist painter living in the beautiful Columbia River gorge. His work is influenced by nature and and it’s relationship with humanity. Most works have a comedic view of the marriage between humans and wildlife. Eli makes all of his own art panels and does all of the framing made from raw materials.

I @elilewisart173

M Eli360lewis@gmail.com

V 503-329-1754

Directions: The best way to get to the Fire Cache Studio is to plug Wind River Arboretum into Google Maps. That gets you headed to Stabler, then watch for the orange and yellow balloons. From WA-14, take the roundabout north towards Carson. From Carson continue north 11.8 miles, take a left to Stabler on Hemlock Road. Follow Hemlock road and cross the bridge over trout creek. Take the first right turn marked by balloons. Drive to the end of road and the studio is on the left.

Open year-round by appointment

Dawn Nielson

549 NW Hot Springs Alameda Rd

Stevenson, WA

My art practice is nurtured by the aggregate surroundings of the forest that envelopes me. As an artist, I predominantly create encaustic wax paintings. Encaustic wax is a blend of beeswax and pine resin. Its transparency and pliability allow me to be both painter and sculptor. My education includes a BFA in General Fine Arts from Pacific Northwest College of Art in Portland, Oregon.

I @kamanestudio

M dawnnielsonart@gmail.com

Directions: From WA-14 in Stevenson, turn north (up hill) on Russell Ave. Turn left on Vancouver Ave. Turn right on School St. When you reach the stop sign, turn left onto Hot Springs Alameda Road. Drive .2 miles, then turn right into the gravel area (before the road curves) and park in front of the black carport. If street parking, please park within the white street lines just before the property, not in front of the property (no room).

Open year-round by appointment

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OREGON: HOOD RIVER TO PARKDALE

Nancy Houfek Brown

667 Parsons Road, Hood River, OR

I paint in oils, making large flat graphic shapes of multiple hues to depict images of the Gorge — the vineyards, the Columbia River, the mountains, the forests, the orchards — or of bouquets of flowers. I want the viewer to enter into the painting, to enjoy the colors and forms and the sense of whimsy.

I @artistnancyhoufekbrown

M nhbrown@gorge.net

D www.nhb-artwork.com

V 541-490-8014

Directions: From I-84, take exit 62 towards Hood River via Cascade Ave./US 30. Turn onto Mt. Adams Avenue which becomes Wine Country Avenue, then Country Club Road. Turn onto Frankton Avenue to go up the hill. Turn right on Post Canyon, and right again on Parsons Road, which curves to the right after Haven Drive. 667 is the second to last home on the right.

Open year-round by appointment