Lemley’S Landscapes ‘Joyous’

Thu., May 13, 1999

Deanne Lemley’s landscape and figurative paintings in oil and watercolor are on display at The Art Spirit Gallery in Coeur d’Alene through June 5.

A reception for the Spokane native and West Valley High School graduate will be held Friday from 5-8 p.m. at the gallery, 908 Sherman Ave.

Lemley now hails from Redmond, Wash., where she paints and teaches in oil and watercolor.

Her artwork “combines a sensitive use of color with spontaneous and skillful brushwork,” said gallery owner Steve Gibbs, with subjects ranging from floral still lifes and landscapes to “joyous” figurative compositions with children.

Lemley’s paintings have appeared in many regional and national shows, including the recent American Water Color Show in New York. Her honors include the Windsor Newton Award from the 1998 Water Color West International Exhibit.

The gallery is open Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Saturdays from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and by appointment at (208) 765-6006.

Also in CdA

The North above North Idaho Watercolor Society will present its fourth annual “Vanishing Landscape Show” this weekend at the Terry Lee Studio, 1675 W. Appleway in Coeur d’Alene.

Hours are 5-8 p.m. Friday, and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. The three exhibiting artist will be on hand both days, creating a painting on Saturday.

The artists are:

* Jo Simpson, an Idaho native, Lake City resident and University of Idaho graduate, creates abstract landscape paintings. Her awards include the Community Purchase Award at the 1998 Art on the Green.

* Joanne Sandifur, who works in watercolor, pastel and pen and ink, is a member of the Northwest Watercolor Society and Northwest Pastel Society.

* Marilyn Matherly, a graduate of Spokane Falls Community College and member of several regional watercolor societies, has exhibited her work in numerous regional galleries.

In Spokane

Washington State University’s Spokane campus is hosting a wide-ranging exhibit by students titled, “The Fine Arts Graduate Thesis Exhibition.”

The artists — Jessie Bukrey, Mitch Cope, Hasaan Kirkland, Peggy Sue McRae and Liz Obert will receive their master of fine art degrees this year. Featured pieces include mixed-media, paintings, photography and sculpture.

The show will be on display through May 27 at the Interdisciplinary Design Institute Gallery, 668 N. Riverpoint Drive in the Riverpoint Higher Education Park. Gallery hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

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