June 2025
Artwork by Bernadette Beeman & Charles Ayars
Charles Ayars & Bernadette Beeman
Charles Ayars
Although a San Diego native, Charles’ interest in photography began on the plains of South Dakota taking pictures of old barns. He retired after 36 years as a Presbyterian pastor having served in six states. Over the past eight years, Charles has expanded his artist’s eye to capture not only the beauty of nature, but the transformation and layering of images to create unique photo collages and abstracts. They are usually printed on metal but can be printed on canvas or paper. Charles’ prints have been juried and sold in galleries. Charles currently lives in Liberty Lake, WA with his dog.
Bernadette Beeman
“I grew up here in North Idaho. I’ve been working with watercolor since I was 8 years old, and moved on to learn pencil soon after. I’ve had the great opportunity of studying under many different and talented teachers through the years. In college I went on to practice acrylic, oil, and even welding. Currently, I enjoy exploring abstract acrylic work, sharpening my hyper-realism pencil skills, and growing in overall creativity. Besides art, I enjoy hiking, riding horses, hanging out with my church family, and eating great food!”
july 2025
Marcia McDonald
“My inspiration is always nature, it provides perfect design, if I pay attention.”
When I paint a landscape, my inspiration is not the scene, but rather the composition of the light and dark in the shapes, more of a design or pattern, than a painting of the actual scene. I try to stay away from worrying about getting the colors just right or making sure the depth of field is correct.
When painting an abstract, it is more about the colors and the way they can move the eye around the painting. How they interact with each other, warm against cool, intense next to muted or sharp edges relating to soft edges. With an abstract painting I try to solicit an emotion using color.
Marcia McDonald
AUGUST 2025
watercolor by Katie Frey
Katie Frey
Katie Frey graduated from Walla Walla University with an English and Art degree and worked as a teacher for years before deciding to step into the unknown and begin art as a full time career. She primarily paints landscapes and animals. Her artwork is inspired by her time spent in nature; by the textures and patterns of rocks and plants, and both the ease and energy of wild animals. She wants her watercolors to look as spontaneous and joyful as it feels when she creates them.
