Visual Arts

Jerry Ross is an established portrait and landscape painter living/working in Eugene since 1974. An arts activist, he has played a role in the founding and survival of a variety of arts groups: DIVA, POEM, New Zone, DIVA Drain, Club Macchia, and the Salon des Refises. His style is "American verismo" based on Italian painting theories and ideas from 2 main streams of influence: Italian and Chinese. Ross teaches T'ai Chi and painting classes and is accepting students.
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Founder and Director of Whiteaker Printmakers Fine Art Studio & Gallery, Heather Halpern practices and teaches multiple art-making methods. Primarily a traditional printmaker (mezzotint, etching, engraving, drypoint, woodcut, linocut, lithography, monotype, and more), she is also a painter (oil, acrylic, watercolor, encaustic, pastel) and sculptor (clay, stone). Heather is known for her poignant visual narratives. Her award-winning work has been shown around the world.
heatherhalpern.com

Heather LeCompte is a mixed-media artist, illustrator, and expressive arts facilitator who teaches expressive arts workshops centered around themes such as empowerment, self-care, compassion, acceptance, creativity, and storytelling. Heather teaches in-person and online workshops for local organizations and businesses, and to people all over the world. You can connect with Heather through social media (@creative.courage.club on Instagram) or email her at heatherroselecompte@gmail.com.