Author Archives: Diane Russell

Mt. Tabor Art Walk 2024

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May 18-19, 10-5pm

I’m excited to be participating once again in the Mt. Tabor Art Walk! This is a wonderful neighborhood art studio tour, with many of the artists studios within walking distance. My location is at Realty Trust on Hawthorne, close to Mt. Tabor at 5015 SE Hawthorne. I’ll have new paintings and drawings for you to see, and I will be working on a new painting all weekend! May 18-19, 10-5pm both days. More information at https://www.mttaborartwalk.com/ I hope to see you there!

David Leiken Retirement Portrait

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It was an honor to create this painting commemorating David Leiken’s 52 year career in Portland. From the Paramount to the Roseland, Double Tee and Fastixx, and all the bands from Pleasure to Taxxi, Bonnie Raitt and Curtis Salgado – David Leiken did it all. David founded Double Tee Concerts in 1972, and produced the largest concert event in Oregon history at Autzen Stadium in 1994. He managed the Paramount Theater and the Roseland Theater in Portland, along with founding Double Tee and Fastixx. He also managed numerous artists including Pleasure, Nu Shooz, Shock, Sequel, and Lilla. Thank you to Terry Currier and Bob Ancheta for commissioning me to create this piece of Portland history!

More photos from David Leiken’s retirement party at Oregon Music News, https://www.oregonmusicnews.com/leiken-retirement-photos-2023

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Portland Open Studios (past event)

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Portland Open Studios
October 14-15 & 21-22, 10-5pm

I’m so happy to be participating in Portland Open Studios again this year! This is the 25th anniversary of this annual city-wide artist studio tour, taking place during the weekends of October 14-15 and 21-22. My studio will be open to visitors from 10-5pm each day of the tour, at 2021 SW Main St. #27. There are some stairs to my building, and a call box so I can let you in. If you are unable to navigate the stairs, call me at 503-720-0162 and I will let you in the side door. In addition to my entire collection of paintings and drawings, I will have smaller works that are available only once a year during this tour (color studies and 8×10 original drawings). And I will be working on my new painting of Keb Mo both weekends! More information, and an artist directory, can be found at https://portlandopenstudios.com/

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Copy of POS Flyer Pic F, Info B
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Mt. Tabor Art Walk (past event)

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May 20-21, 10-5pm

I’m excited to be participating once again in the Mt. Tabor Art Walk! This is a wonderful neighborhood art studio tour, with many of the artists studios within walking distance. My location is at Realty Trust on Hawthorne, close to Mt. Tabor at 5015 SE Hawthorne. I’ll have new paintings and drawings for you to see, and I will be working on a new painting all weekend! May 20-21, 10-5pm both days. More information at https://www.mttaborartwalk.com/ I hope to see you there!

Portland Open Studios 2022 (past event)

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I’m happy to be participating in Portland Open Studios again this year! Happening for two weekends, October 8-9 and 15-16. I’ll be in a new location, along with two wonderful artists (Dianna Shane & Donna Stevens). The address is 1014 NE 148th Ave, and I hope to see you there! Visit all 13 East Side artists listed on our postcards below (postcards also available at each studio) over the two weekends, and you will be entered to win original art! I hope to see you there! portlandopenstudios.com.

My mom, Victoria

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VICTORIA S. RUSSELL September 2, 1928 – August 29, 2022

My mom, Victoria, passed away on August 29th, just four days before her 94th birthday.  She was a wonderful artist, and specialized in portraiture, still life, and creating whimsical characters and subjects, both from life and from her imagination. She loved all of the arts, including dance, music, theater, and literature, and she shared that love with her family and friends. Mom found beauty everywhere, and will be remembered as a woman of grace, kindness, and generosity. Her artwork has been archived on her website for everyone to see at https://www.victoriasrussell.com/. I love you, mom, and I’m forever grateful for the gift of art that you gave me.

Yehi zichra baruch “May her memory be a blessing”

Vancouver Wine & Jazz Festival (past event)

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VANCOUVER WINE & JAZZ FESTIVAL, AUGUST 26-28
ESTHER SHORT PARK, 301 W. 8TH ST, VANCOUVER WASHINGTON

After three long years, the Vancouver Wine & Jazz Festival has returned, and I’m thrilled to be participating in this amazing festival again!  Headliners include Diane Schuur, Poncho Sanchez, and The Yellowjackets!  For more information and tickets, visit https://www.vancouverwinejazz.com/.

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