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HeART Fest
Artists of 2026

 

Save the date for next year's FREE EVENT!

February 6, 2027

Black Pearl on the Columbia

50 LOCAL ARTISTS
GATHERED IN ONE PLACE

Every February, since 2024, the incredible HeART Fest takes place in Southwest Washington. This fine art market showcases a captivating display of creativity and talent, featuring artistic expressions by Artisans' Guild members and local artists.

The community loves exploring a super-local selection of paintings, glass, textiles, jewelry, acrylics, ceramics, gifts, and many other astonishing pieces of art for sale.

Meet The Artists

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Gabrielle Alice

Watercolor, gouache

Gabrielle Alice, founder of the brand Gabrialice, is captivated by the natural world and all creatures within it. She uses watercolor and gouache to create bright quirky original pieces. Her art reflects her surroundings in the PNW and impressions of her time living in Paris, Lausanne, and London.

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Janet Biles

Watercolor

Art has always been a part of Janet's life. She paints exclusively with watercolor. She enjoys vivid colors in an impressionistic and whimsical style in her painting. Her career was in law office admin and she owned a computer training company, but art won out in the end. 

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Lara Blair

Mixed media, clay, resin

Lara creates three-dimensional art that blends whimsy and narrative, inspired by the joy and curiosity from her childhood. Drawing on her background as a portrait photographer, she uses storytelling and composition to craft tactile scenes with plaster, clay, resin, paint, wood, and found objects.

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Richard Britschgi

Lapidary art, sculpture

Richard is a self taught lapidary artist! His sculptures have earned him International, National and many local awards in 3D art. He loves being challenged on what might be the next masterpiece that will come from his rock collection from all over the world.

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Janiece Brown

Jewelry, trinkets, bags, mobiles, sun catchers

Janiece has created her whole life. From creating clothes at the age of eight to remodeling houses later in life. After retirement, she started making jewelry in many mediums from cutting stones, to making cabochons for creations of jewelry pieces with wire, metal and fabric.

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Sharon Buckmaster

Mixed media, wearable art

OK so you gotta get dressed every day right? Might as well make it fun. With my OOAK brooches and bracelets you can give any outfit a twist that says "YOU. Using vintage buttons and felt, my pieces are original and way fun. So why be ordinary when you can be unique?

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Phyllis Carter

Fused glass, mosaics

Phyllis Carter was drawn to the fused glass art form because of the bright jewel tones as well as the muted pastels. Likewise, she appreciates the fragility of glass and the fact that it can survive for centuries. It can be representational, abstract or geometric, wall art or three dimensional.

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Judi Clark

Acrylic & mixed medium

Since relocating to Camas, I’ve experienced a profound sense of discovery. Having spent much of my life in Seattle, I cherished it, Camas brings a fresh perspective that feels both new & familiar. Art has not only transformed my life but has also provided me with a sense of freedom and joy that I’ve never quite felt before.

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Kristin Culotta

Stained glass

Kristin Culotta is a full time stained glass artist based in Camas, Washington. She has spent 12 years deeply involved in the craft and 8 years running a full time business specializing in commission based projects, modern home decor and educational workshops nationwide.

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Shannon Daly

Soft pastel

Shannon is a fine artist living in Vancouver, Washington with her husband, two little boys, and fuzzy red dog. After having her first baby, she left her career as a software technical writer to follow her childhood dream of being an artist. She works with soft pastels to create cheerful and delicate floral artwork. She hopes they bring a smile to your face and beauty to your home.

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Tamara Dinius

2D Mixed Media

Tamara Dinius is a mixed media artist whose work explores transformation, resilience, and personal truth. Using layered textures, bold marks, and intuitive color, she creates pieces that invite reflection and connection. Her art celebrates the imperfect, the evolving, and the beautifully human stories we all carry within us.

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Jacqui Dowsett

Ceramics, hand built and wheelthrown

Jacqui Dowsett landed 35 years ago in the PNW from London, UK and has been involved in ceramic art for much of that time. Her work is both wheel thrown and hand built and she loves bringing texture and color to functional pottery pieces. She uses interactive glazes on texture and finishes her pieces with colorful food safe glazes.

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    LesleyAnne Ezelle

    Rugs, scarfs, hats and ceramics

    I work in two different mediums: clay and fiber. As an alpaca farmer I create product from the fiber that I harvest each year. I blend natural and dyed color into my work. I create felted product, rugs and woven scarfs. As a ceramic hand builder I create functional but fun funky pieces. I create templates that form the foundation for each piece, to create pattern I use lace and indian wooden.

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    Robin Guderian

    Reclaimed items, wood

    Robin has a unique ability of interpreting Day of the Dead by building an Ofrenda inside small coffins. In a personal way, she shows that death can be joyful and shouldn’t be full of sorrow.

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    Alecia Hall

    Acrylic, oil, pastel, alcohol ink

    Alecia Hall’s work explores the emotional depth of everyday life through intuitive, evolving techniques in acrylics, oils, pastels, and inks. Often featuring wildlife, her pieces reflect human resilience and emotion, aiming to create visual experiences that connect, heal, and resonate with the shared spectrum of life.

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    Alison Hardin

    Clay, ceramic artist

    Alison Hardin creates woodfired ceramic art in Portland, Oregon, where she has worked for over 25 years. Her handbuilt forms explore the edge of sculpture and function, layered with texture, slips, underglaze, ash, and flame. Each piece celebrates imperfection and the relationship between humans and the natural world.

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    Sally Hart

    Oil, watercolors

    Sally Hart, a self-taught artist from Indiana, paints flowers, still lifes, and natural settings in oils and watercolors.

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      Seiko Hirose

      One-of-a-kind handcrafted jewelry

      I have been jewelry artsit for over 40 years. After retired I design one of a kind. I create mostly earrings some pins. Also I am paint on stone artist as well. I go large art show like Salem Art Festival but after retired over 75 years age I do much smaller and mostly local art shows and local Xmas bazaars in November. I create much more take time and one of a kind only now to sell in local most.

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        Monica Hwang

        Ceramics

        à la mud is a community-centered ceramics studio in Camas, WA, where creativity meets connection. With 24/7 member access, classes, and workshops for all skill levels, we provide space to learn, play, and grow. We proudly showcase our members’ work, celebrating the beauty of handmade artistry.

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        Noelle and Rey Jimenez

        Graphite, pen, ink, watercolor, acrylic paint pens, charcoal, oil, mixed media

        Author / Illustrator Team of TrekStir Children's Books. 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.

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        Blu A. Jimenez

        Graphite, pen, ink, acrylic paint pens, charcoal, mixed media

        Unique stylish art: Modern Creations. Positive Vibe. Experience the artistry of Blu A. Jimenez, a dedicated artist from Camas, WA who creates unique and vibrant pieces using markers, pens and graphite. Immerse yourself in his world by getting captivated in one of his pieces. All traditional art to spread positivity and joy to homes worldwide.

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        Lux Johnson

        Pyrography, woodworking, watercolor, pen and ink, digital

        Lux Johnson is a scientific and wildlife illustrator living in Camas, Washington. Their work focuses on Pacific Northwest native species and hard science, using art to explore and depict the natural world. They create to understand, and to help the others do the same.

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        Gina Johnston

        Metalsmith working in silver, copper, brass and enamel jewelry and small objects

        With backgrounds in healthcare and interior design, Gina’s discovery of metalsmithing was a happy accident—and it was love at first hammer blow! Now she creates organic, expressive jewelry and objects through playful experimentation with texture, patina, and form. Her work reflects movement, curiosity, and the occasional wink of whimsy.

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        Maryanne Latoria

        Watercolor, acrylic, textured art

        As an evolving artist, I create uplifting, emotion-rich art that invites joy, reflection, and connection. Through vibrant color, organic forms and symbolic layering, I express the beauty of positivity and the wonder I feel in life's simple moments.

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          Elaine Lim

          Watercolor, gouache, acrylic

          Elaine Lim is a versatile artist who began as a coastal watercolorist and now explores a range of subjects and mediums, including gouache and acrylic. Her work captures emotion, movement, and wonder—reflecting a creative journey rooted in experimentation and a deep love for nature and everyday beauty.

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          Adam Marker

          Mixed Media, encaustic

          Adam Marker, a self-taught mixed media and encaustic artist from Indiana explores creativity using various materials and beeswax, fusing layers to create unique art.

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            Kathy Marty

            Fiber arts (weaving, sewing)

            Using two antique looms, Kathy weaves eco-friendly rugs from recycled Pendleton Mills wool selvage (the raw edges trimmed from Pendleton blankets). She also enjoys designing home décor using Pendleton fabric. Kathy loves sharing the process and joy of her craft; and making something of beauty for others is deeply satisfying.

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            Toni McCarthy

            Jewelry

            Everything in Toni McCarthy's jewelry is of superior quality. Glass and gemstones are the biggest color components; however, she also designs by tinning and stamping hot solder onto various metal bases to create original elements for bracelets, necklaces, and earrings. Making fused/reticulated copper, brass, sterling silver, and extensive wirework are her favorite techniques.

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            Leslie Mcmillan

            Metalsmithing, jewelry

            Leslie started working with silver in high school. After a full filling career in vaccine policy work she came back to metalsmithing late in life. Now she challenges herself working with Japanese Silver Leaf and turquoise stones sourced from First Nation artists. Her creative process is unorganized a little like her ADHD personality!

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            Sandy Moore

            Mixed media fabric collage

            Fabric has always had special meaning for me. When I hold fabric in my hands, I feel connected to the generations of women who came before. In this challenging time, my studio brings me joy and my hope is that others will experience that same joy when they experience my work.

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            Jay Myers

            Mixed media: Acrylic, ink, watercolor, pencil

            Jay Myers uses art and writing to evoke childlike wonder. Through visual storytelling, he explores the mysterious, simple, and outlandish. He transforms discarded materials into art. Each piece carries history, layered with illustrations of forgotten things that invite viewers to find beauty in the abandoned. Jay has written three books.

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            Deborah Nagano

            Acrylics, oils, alcohol ink, mixed media collage, epoxy resin

            Deborah Nagano has a wide variety of artistic interests-from oil portraiture, to alcohol ink paintings to mixed media collage. Her work can be serious or whimsical, from a beautiful sunset to Van Gogh in the emergency room. If her heart makes you smile, she’s content

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            Ellen Nordgren

            Acrylic, oil, and cold wax

            Ellen was born and raised in Portland Oregon and currently lives in Washougal WA. She studied and painted watercolor for several years before moving into acrylic, and oil & cold wax. Using color, shape and texture, she weaves her experiences and stories; whether traumatic, angry, peaceful or joyful, her painting are an interpretation of her many emotions around love, loss, life and healing.

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            Liz Nye

            Acrylic, oil and cold wax, watercolor and textiles

            I love color and texture in any form of art.

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              Marina Pearson

              Acrylic

              I’m a nature-inspired abstract artist. I follow the callings of my soul, embracing the unknown and the thrill of discovery, each piece reveals itself to me. My emotions are embedded in my art, and I hope that viewers find a reflection and what inspires them most.

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              Michelle Purvis

              Mixed media

              By uniting the community with art enthusiasts and collectors, Gallery 408's mission is to foster a welcoming space for regional artists to thrive, ensuring fine art is enjoyable and accessible to all.

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              Kavitha Ramachandran

              Charcoal, pastel, oil

              Kavitha Ramachandran is a hobby artist. A few years ago, a rough sketch she made on a Halloween pumpkin rekindled her desire to learn drawing. She enrolled in an art school and has been training for 5 years. She inclines towards realistic art.

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                Ariel Russell

                Acrylic paint, watercolor, inks, digital media, colored pencils

                Ariel Russell is a native Camasonian that has been an artist for as long as she’s been able to hold a pencil. Her first love was traditional drawing, but she’s also branched out to digital art, colored pencils, acrylics, and watercolors. Her preferred subject? People of all shapes and sizes.

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                Ken Spurlock

                Acrylic, watercolor, mixed media

                Ken Spurlock is a mixed media abstract artist who enjoys the movement of paint on canvas or drawing freehand on paper. He is an award-winning artist and Clark County Open Studios artist (2023 & 2025). He has been featured in one man shows and collective shows. He was a guest artist at the Creating Space show at Plas Newydd Farm in 2025. He is inspired by nature and his own creative imagination.

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                Cyndee Starr

                Pen and ink

                As a doodling pen and ink artist, her work can be found as designs on paper, to altered photographs and just about anything that she can put her pen and ink on. Lately it's been an obsession with little 4 in wood mushrooms. Sometimes walls and furniture.

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                Lois A Steiner

                Rocks and wire

                Lois works with Rocks and Wire - often using symbolism from various cultures to convey layers of interpretations for wearables and sculpture. With backgrounds in art, business and science - she also teaches workshops.

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                Chris Stevens

                Watercolor and ink

                Owls, birds, otters and mushrooms are some of the subjects of the artist known as Upper_lefter. Whimsical and fun are the words you will use to describe them.

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                Erin Thornbrue

                Mixed media, acrylic, oil and cold wax

                An emerging artist based in Washougal, WA, Erin creates vivid, textured works that blend nature, spirit, and human experience. With playful abstraction, bold color, and humor, her paintings and mixed media pieces invite emotion, spark contemplation, and explore the dynamic interplay of form and feeling.

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                Jennie Westfall

                Watercolor, acrylic, mixed media

                Jennie is a contemporary artist whose work is deeply rooted in the colors, textures, and subtle power of being in the natural world. Drawing inspiration from landscapes, flora, and the subtle interplay of light and shadow, Jennie’s art explores the emotional resonance of nature through layered compositions and organic forms.

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                Regina Westmoreland

                Mixed media

                I revel in vibrant, bold hues! Infusing whimsy into my art, I aim to evoke smiles, laughter and joy. I want my work to serve as a beacon of brightness, illuminating even the darkest corners and moments. With every stroke, I seek to uplift spirits and spread positivity!

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                Michelle Wright

                Resin and wood

                Rushing River Design is dedicated to creating beautiful, handcrafted pieces for everyday use. We believe that art should be a part of daily life, bringing joy and inspiration to your home. Every piece we create is made with heart and soul, designed to bring happiness to you and those around you. Inspired by nature, our, handcrafted designs adds a personal touch to anyone's home.

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                Join us February 7th, 2026 for HeART Fest!

                Black Pearl on the Columbia

                10 am - 5 pm

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