The 21st year of Portland Open Studios will be held October 12, 13, 19, and 20 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Beaumont Wilshire artists David Friedman (FriedArt Studios), Jennifer Moran, Marjorie Post, and Andrew Butterfield will all be showing work in their Beaumont-Wilshire studios. This citywide event takes place annually during the second and third weekends of October. Artists open their studios to visitors during the event so that you can drop by and see not only their most current work but the processes they use to create their art.
David Friedman (Studio 26 at 4316 NE 38th Avenue) is an eclectic artist who has been specializing in papercutting the past 7 years. His pieces range from nature-based papercuttings of birds, trees, and insects to abstract works that can get incredibly complex. He uses wood grain and stains to create images of trees on doors and other wood.
Jennifer Moran (Studio 25 at 3643 NE 47th Avenue) creates wood art that reflects her love of nature. A large body of her work is inspired by the parks in NE and SE Portland. She uses wood grain and stains to create images of trees on doors and other wood.
Marjorie Post (Studio 36 at 3475 NE 32nd Avenue) creates custom-designed hand-knit garments, quilts, and hand-dyed fabrics. She will be demonstrating electric and wheel spinning as well as knitting and weaving on a rigid heddle loom.
Andrew Butterfield (Studio 21 at 3475 NE 32nd Avenue) has been greatly influenced by studying art in Indonesia. His current work is hand-formed ceramic, both functional and sculptural. He is drawn to surfaces that are affected by the firing process.
Each of these artists will have maps of and postcards for all the artists participating in their studios throughout the city.