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• Artist’s ‘visual journal’ covers range of emotions

  May 2, 2013 in Washington Voices on Page S6 Debbie Hanks never intended to be an artist. But her thoughts, dreams and struggles needed a place to go, so she set them free in acrylic paint and mixed-media, reflecting …

• The Verve: Spokane Valley artist embraces natural gift

  March 7, 2013 in Washington Voices on Page S4 It took Pam Evenson more than 50 years to realize the gift that was given to her at birth. “Painting is a gift to me entrusted by my ancestors,” she … 3

• Pantone’s color of the year drew mixed reviews from designers

  February 24, 2013 in Features on Page D3 When Pantone announced that emerald green was its color of the year for 2013, reaction among designers and interior consultants was mixed. The company, which creates and matches colors for …

• Home retailers predict blue will be this year’s refreshing color

  January 20, 2013 in Features on Page D3 As the new year begins, bringing new colors into our homes can help refresh and recalibrate our spirits. This spring, blues may be just the tonic we need. Many color …

• Soothing pastels seem to be the choice for the new year

  January 13, 2013 in Features on Page D3 Lemon sorbet and other pastels are the yummy paint colors for the new year Hard times call for soft colors.

• Painter mines emotions with striking images

  January 3, 2013 in Washington Voices on Page S5 Tannea Zollinger’s work transcends the surface on which she paints as well as the images she chooses; she wants her work to evoke a memory, a feeling or allow the …

• Do It Yourself: Better paint, brushes will get better results

  December 30, 2012 in Features on Page D3 Q. What’s the secret of getting a smooth finish when brushing latex paint on cabinets and other woodwork? I get brush marks unless I use spray paint. A. Start with …

• Senior center celebrates Christmas creatively

  December 6, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page S6 Many of the residents at Lilac Plaza Retirement Center can no longer just jump in a car and drive around looking at holiday lights. Instead, residents decorate the different floors …

• AP PHOTOS: Impacts of the Gulf oil spill

  November 15, 2012 in Nation/World BP has agreed to pay a $4.5 billion settlement with the U.S. government over the 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. BP’s Deepwater Horizon rig, 50 miles off …

• Baltimore police uncover 1951 Renoir theft report

  September 28, 2012 in Nation/World WASHINGTON (AP) — Police have located a 60-year-old theft report from the day a Renoir painting disappeared from the Baltimore Museum of Art that matches the description of an artwork …

• Baltimore museum has strong case in Renoir theft

  September 28, 2012 in Nation/World WASHINGTON (AP) — An expert on art thefts says the Baltimore Museum of Art likely has a strong case to reclaim a Renoir painting that was stolen in 1951 and …

• Renoir artwork from flea market now thought stolen

  September 27, 2012 in Nation/World WASHINGTON (AP) — The Renoir painting that caused a sensation when it was bought at a flea market for $7 may have been stolen from a museum six decades ago, …

• Painting offers outlet for Cavin’s active imagination

  September 20, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page S6 When Vicky Cavin was first introduced to art in elementary school, she was more than a little intimidated. She couldn’t draw and her color choices were frowned upon, so she …

• Painters enjoy art, wine at Van Gogh and Merlot

  July 26, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V4 Intently painting a large sunflower on an 11-by-14 canvas, Vickie Moxcey takes brief respites to sip her glass of riesling. Moxcey is learning to paint during the Van Gogh and …

• Audel’s reputation grows with the details

  June 17, 2012 in Business on Page E1 Some people have a brush with fame. Don Audel’s brush was his ticket to fame. 2

• Ho Lan uses art, music to brighten lives

  May 10, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page S5 Ho Lan’s motivation comes from the desire to spread peace. Whether she’s singing, playing the guitar or percussion, composing a song, painting or even conversing with a friend or stranger, …

• Former graphic artist has eased into freer style

  February 9, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page S6 Lisa Waddle is an emerging artist who has been emerging for years. It began in her youth when her grandmother bought her large boxes of art supplies for Christmas. Waddle …

• Perfection: Impossible

  February 4, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V3 Lisa Waddle is an emerging artist who has been emerging for years. It began in her youth when her grandmother bought her large boxes of art supplies for Christmas. Waddle …

• The Verve: Distance puts Palmer’s paintings into place

  December 1, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page S11 Charles W. Palmer has a MacGyver-ish way about him; after spending time with him you’ll come to realize that he could probably get by with a roll of duct tape …

• Guggenheim turns 150 colors from its collections into paints

  November 27, 2011 in Features on Page D3 The calm gray-blue sky in an otherwise agitated Vincent Van Gogh painting. The flesh of a nude woman as painted by Amedeo Modigliani.

• Octogenarian potter shares product of lifelong love of clay

  November 24, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page S4 Adam Scoggin first found creative joy painting in elementary school, building in high school shop class and developing film in a darkroom through his 20s. With a bachelor’s degree in …

• Artist feels connected to sculpting more deeply than painting

  July 14, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page S10 They start off as lumps of clay, are formed and then given a name. They are nomads, fertility goddesses, painted spirits and totems that emerge from the earthy medium almost …

• The Verve: A painter of stories

  June 30, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page S4 Judy Foust-Harrell is finally living her dream. It’s a dream she first had as a child growing up in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, where, surrounded by the great outdoors and living …

• Painting, poetry important parts of Gray’s journey to self-discovery

  May 19, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page S5 Ryan Gray is, like most, on a journey. This road through life on which we travel is full of distractions – signs, shops and roadblocks litter the way. Gray seems …

• On the road to find out

  May 14, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page V3 Ryan Gray is, like most, on a journey. This road through life on which we travel is full of distractions – signs, shops and roadblocks litter the way. Gray seems …

• Famous Rockwell painting created for Spokane bank in ‘60s

  February 20, 2011 in Features on Page D1 On the eve of President’s Day, it’s worth remembering that one of the most famous paintings of Abraham Lincoln, by one of America’s most famous 20th century artists, Norman Rockwell, … 1

• Do Your Part: Choose wisely if painting, cleaning

  November 29, 2010 in Features on Page C1 The thought of guests descending on your home for the holidays may have you in an all-out redecorating rush. Do your part this holiday season and go green while you …

• Do It Yourself: Paint primers provide vital adhesive layer

  October 17, 2010 in Features on Page D3 Q. What is the purpose of paint primers? Are they necessary when there are now self-priming paints and are these as good as separate coats of primer and paint? Also, …

• Spokane Valley artist’s creations inspire smiles

  August 13, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page S6 Painting discovered Timothy Hauser at West Valley High School. “I fell into it on the first day of art class,” he said. Hauser’s art teacher recognized something in him and …

• MOVING PICTURES

  August 8, 2009 in Washington Voices on Page V9 Painting discovered Timothy Hauser at West Valley High School. “I fell into it on the first day of art class,” he said. Hauser’s art teacher recognized something in him and …

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