Author: brendaschaffer

A small idea. A tiny concept. A few friends. A spark someone might notice. And a loving encouraging gift for someone who will be blessed, encouraged and helped

In October, watch for my work at the Village Gallery Arts awards show. At this time I am planning to show two pieces there. One will be “Gorge

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I have just launched my Kickstarter project. A Northern Oregon vineyard cat calendar. Please consider backing my project. There are rewards for those who do: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1501699322/felines-of-the-vines-2014-calendar

Sometimes you don’t realize the layer of dust that builds up on the heart…the road grime of the daily plod. You don’t realize it until on a whim,

Visitors to the Umpqua Valley Art Association annual membership show will have the opportunity to view “Heavenly Clusters”, a photographic art piece printed on aluminum. For years, there

As if it were not hard enough to figure out an artist statement, I need to figure out a style too I think. Again, I’m torn. I have

Some of my art is pursued in whimsy. Another non-secret of my life is that I am a Christian. I may be a different sort of one though.

So I need to write an artist statement. My work is on display and I need to somehow capture the what and why of my art in a

Through the end of February, I have four beautiful aluminum works on display at the Umpqua Valley Art Association in Roseburg, Oregon. This is a delightful gallery space