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04/19/2024

Every few months when I head to the OHSU breast clinic for checkups and monitoring, I am drawn to this amazing piece of art in the waiting room. The exploration and cataloging of a simple vegetable made into art with lines and color. The artist is Gregory Blackstock of Seattle. He had autism spectrum disorder and worked as a dishwasher at the Washington Athletic Club for 25 years. When he retired in 2001 he devoted his time to drawing and in 2004 had his first exhibition at age 58 as a self taught, “outsider artist”. He makes incredible visual lists of every category.

04/10/2024

“I’m not a regular mom, I’m a cool mom”
-Amy Pohler, Mean Girls

This Mother’s Day let your mom know how cool she is. Not that she needs you to tell her. She already knows.

03/21/2024

Next up in our series of inspiring women artists: Tara McPherson was named the crown princess of poster art by ELLE magazine. She is an American contemporary artist known for her powerful female figures that both challenge and compel the viewer. Her art can be found around the world in print, Kid Robot figurines and just about any surface you can think of. She is inspired by astrophysics, nature, mythology & comics and explores the complexities of the human psyche with her art. Photo credits:

03/18/2024

I first learned about Kate Blairstone after eating at Besaw’s in downtown Portland and spotting their incredible wall coverings which boast a colorful design made of vegetables. I immediately went home and googled the designer. Kate takes inspiration from the natural world and creates dreamlike canvases full of wonder. You can find her designs on wallpaper, fabric and home goods. When I first reached out to her about carrying some of her trays on my website, I was a nervous fangirl and of course she was wonderful and I am so happy to share her art with you! Links in comments. Photo credits:

03/14/2024

Yayoi Kusama turns 95 next week. She is the world’s top-selling female artist and the most successful living artist. She was an important part of NY’s avant-garde art scene in the 50’s and 60’s, followed a long period of obscurity before a revival of popularity in the 90’s continuing to today. Her artistic vision is driven by her experiences with hallucinations and obsession. Her signature polka-dots or “infinity nets” as well as her infinity room installations have captivated the world. In my opinion, the rise of instagrammable traveling exhibits (think Hopscotch in Portland, TeamLab in Japan) are greatly inspired by Kusuma’s installations. She continues to be a trailblazer for female artists. Photo credits:

03/11/2024

This week we are featuring the amazing Jennifer Mercede! Jennifer is based in Portland and describes her art as “street art meets toddler art meets fine art” I have been a fan ever since we moved to Oregon and am lucky enough to own a couple of her original paintings. What I love about her art is the color and whimsy that she brings to everything, from animals to landscapes to abstract. She paints stunning murals around the US, teaches workshops for kids and grownup kids, and does super cool pet portraits. You can find several of her prints at the Olive Sky website or check out her website for even more. Links in comments.

03/08/2024

The Guerrilla Girls movement stands as a beacon of feminist activism within the art world. Their iconic gorilla masks conceal identities but amplify voices, challenging the status quo of gender and racial inequality in art institutions, politics and pop culture. In honor of International Women’s Day, let’s continue to amplify marginalized voices, dismantle barriers, and create a more equitable future for artists of all backgrounds.

03/05/2024

Olive Sky would like to introduce a few of our Portland based women artists this month, starting with the amazing Anna VonRosenstiel of Carter + Rose. Her signature ceramic snakes are just one example of her simple, yet stunning designs. Anna started working with ceramics as an elementary school teacher and was immediately hooked. Check out her work at her storefront in downtown Portland and also at the Olive Sky website. Link to website in comments.

03/01/2024

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