Introducing...
The HeART Fest Artists
The Artisans’ Guild of Camas is delighted to announce the second annual
HeART Fest
Saturday, February 8, 2025
at the scenic Lacamas Lake Lodge
from 10 am to 5 pm​​
25 LOCAL ARTISTS GATHERED
IN ONE PLACE
This second annual fine art market promises a captivating showcase of creativity and talent, featuring a diverse array of artistic expressions by Artisans' Guild of Camas members. Explore a super-local selection of paintings, glass, textiles, jewelry, acrylics, ceramics, gifts, and many other astonishing pieces of art for sale.
Meet The Artists
Blythe Ayne
Photography
Blythe's aunt gave her a turquoise-colored brownie camera for Christmas when she was nine years old. She thought the camera was magic, beginning her passion of capturing the fleeting. Her photography is a life-long fascination with light and shadow. She says, "A painter imitates light and shadow, but a photographer captures them."
Lara Blair
Plaster, clay, resin, 3D printing, paint, and assorted ephemera
Lara channels her ten-year-old self's wonder and joy. Whether crafting sweet treat sculptures or creating unique dioramas with miniature people - each piece is infused with humor and meaning for unexpected, pop art fun! Her work is available for purchase online, and she welcomes in-person visits to her studio.
Sharon Buckmaster
Vintage buttons, felt, wire
Sharon’s upcycled vintage buttons decorate brooches, necklaces, bracelets and headbands. Combining charming bakelite and celluloid buttons of the 30’s and 40’s with felt, wire, and velvet these small works of art let you create a look that is uniquely you. Custom pieces upon request to suit any special outfit you have in mind.
Kristin Culotta
Stained glass
Kristin is a full time stained glass artist based in Camas, Washington. She has spent 11 years deeply involved in the craft and 7 years running a full time business specializing in commission based projects, modern home decor and stained glass educational workshops nationwide.
Jacqueline Dowsett
Ceramics
Born in London, UK, Jacqui settled in PNW and became a professional dog trainer. Jacqui’s ceramic journey started 25 years ago on the potters wheel but she found the endless possibilities of hand building to be an exciting direction for her work. In her home studio she loves to bring texture and color to functional pottery.
LesleyAnne Ezelle
Ceramics, alpaca fiber
LesleyAnne is an alpaca farmer and uses the materials she harvests to create rugs, woven and felted scarves, and hats. She is also a ceramic artist, mainly a hand builder, creating functional products that are reminiscent of vintage pieces with a touch of whimsy.
Gabri-Alice
Watercolor, gouache
Gabrielle Alice, founder of the brand Gabrialice, is captivated by the natural world and all creatures within it. She uses watercolor, gouache, and hand-drawing on her ipad to create bright quirky pieces. Her art reflects impressions of her time living in Paris, Lausanne, and London.
Sandra Gangle
Watercolor
Sandra is a retired lawyer, arbitrator and grandmother. She has done watercolor painting throughout her adult life, especially landscapes and monuments she has visited throughout the world, also birds, flowers, rocks and interesting people. She was previously a member of art groups in Yachats, Newport and Salem, Oregon.
Lily Horton
Digital: Photoshop, Procreate
Lily started her professional focus on art around 2019 with conceptual art and design, but has recently pivoted to more illustrative work. She enjoys fantasy subjects, and capturing painterly styles and textures with a digital medium. Color and light make her feel alright.
Noelle, Rey and Blu Jimenez
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Nestled in the charming town of Camas, Washington, TrekStir is the brainchild of the dynamic duo, Noelle Jimenez, the creative wordsmith, and Rey Jimenez, the talented illustrator. Together, they bring enchanting tales to life making reading a magical journey for young minds.
Kathy Marty
Recycled wool fiber
Kathy Marty of Windy Hill Weavers offers a stylish collection of eco-friendly handwoven rugs. She uses traditional weaving methods to make these unique reversible rugs from recycled Pendleton Mills wool, featuring rich colors, bold textures, and distinctive designs. She also creates wine totes, pillows and other home decor items.
Sandy Moore
Fabric collage
Sandy is a fabric collage artist using commercial and one-of-a-kind hand-colored fabrics created with acrylic inks, pens, chalk sticks, pencils and resist techniques. Free motion stitching completes original work. She prints from her originals onto fabric and paper to create functional art and gift items; tote bags, pillows, journals and more.
Deborah Nagano
Mixed media, alcohol inks
Deborah is a mixed media artist working in oil and acrylic paints, oil pastels, and most recently, alcohol inks. She's always experimenting with new ideas and techniques. Her work is primarily representational, and she primarily paints people, animals, and landscapes. The beauty of the PNW is a constant inspiration.
Erin Thornbrue
Mixed media
Art is alchemy; a creative, spiritual, endeavor that ignites Erin's intuiton and helps make connections between what she sees, feels, and knows. Signs, symbols, nature, and the effects of time fascinate her. Mixed media, collage and painting offer her the opportunity to play, contemplate, and transform these concepts into something new.
Join us February 8th, 2025 for HeART Fest!
Lacamas Lake Lodge, Camas WA
10 am - 5 pm