JoEllen Gregori Waldvogel - "My subject matter has been influenced by my experiences living in foreign countries. I

have traveled extensively and the color and excitement of other cultures has been a major source of inspiration.

Acrylic is my primary medium. I try different techniques including experimenting with color, paint application and adding collage for texture to my paintings. I use a variety of paper to create the flow of fabric and texture in clothing. Sometimes I decorate the paper myself or I use paper I find with decorative patterns and bright colors. I taught elementary school for 34 years, overseas and in the US. Art was integrated into all my curriculum areas. After retirement, I taught after-school art classes and in Roseburg, I taught summer art camps at Umpqua Art Center."