Explore stunning artworks at our premier art gallery.
Discover Unique Art Pieces
Explore stunning artworks at our premier art gallery.
Explore stunning artworks at our premier art gallery.
Explore stunning artworks at our premier art gallery.
At Blue Water Fine Art Gallery, we are dedicated to showcasing exceptional artwork from both emerging and established artists. Our mission is to create a vibrant space that fosters appreciation for the arts and supports the creative community that captures the beauty and spirit of the Oregon Coast.
My connection to clay began in childhood, with a formative class at King’s Lake Camp in the 1980s. Years later, while working in the insurance industry, I spent evenings immersed in ceramics at the University of Alaska Anchorage Community College—where I deepened my understanding of glaze chemistry, clay bodies, kiln firing, and the foundational rhythms of the craft.
After a long career in corporate life, I’ve returned to my creative roots—dividing my time between Washougal, WA and Rockaway Beach, OR, and embracing pottery alongside another lifelong passion: master’s swimming.
I work primarily with stoneware clay and mid-range commercial glazes. My aesthetic leans into bold patterns and bright, joyful colors—visual expressions of the energy and vibrancy I find in everyday life. Each piece is created to bring warmth and playfulness into the spaces we live in—whether that’s your kitchen table, garden path, or favorite windowsill.
Mastering the deceptively complex nature of watercolor has forever challenged me in ways that no other media could; the inherently unique quality that is the infinite variety of water, paper, pigment and brush; exploring the difference between ‘painting a watercolor’ and ‘painting WITH watercolor’; seeking a place that is simultaneously BOTH and NEITHER.
Robbie McClaran is a documentary and fine art photographer, producer and photo editor, based in Oregon whose work focuses on the American people and landscape. He shoots editorial, corporate and advertising photography for clients based worldwide.
Lydia Hess looks to the natural world and iconic symbols for inspiration in her artwork. She has worked with carved clay-board, and block prints for many years as a commercial illustrator. After being introduced to the unexpected spontaneity of monotype printmaking, she was inspired to infuse these colorful, textural compositions with her graphic carved images. Lydia combines these graphic images with her monotypes in traditional and digital collage to create both abstract and representational works on paper.
Trent Olson – Professional landscape photographer, social media influencer, Oregon coast hiking trail expert.
I fell in love with the outdoors early, thanks to my family. When I wasn’t playing sports, I was exploring the woods, fishing, or hunting. After high school, I joined the Air Force and spent 20 years traveling the world. Stationed in Montana and Alaska, I sharpened my skills as an outdoorsman, adventurer, and photographer.
In August 2021, I began sharing my daily Oregon Coast adventures on social media—and was soon joined by thousands who longed to see this incredible place but couldn’t. I made it my mission to capture and share the beauty of God’s creation so everyone could experience it, no matter where they are.
Shannon Whipple-Anderson is a fused glass artist living in Garibaldi, OR. She's always loved glasswork of all kinds, which is what inspired her to do her own after she retired. Drawing inspiration from the world around her with an emphasis on shapes, textures, and brilliant colors, her goal is to create pieces that are both simple and elegant.
Coastal/Wildlife/Urbex/Pop Artist
As a mixed media artist deeply rooted in the shifting rhythms of the Oregon Coast, I combine texture, color, and narrative to evoke a sense of place and memory. Using resin as a key medium, I capture light, depth, and movement—inviting viewers into layered landscapes that reflect nature’s fluid beauty and the stories we carry.
A unique opportunity awaits talented artists to showcase their work for the upcoming exhibition, inviting creativity and innovation from all backgrounds.
If you're interested, we invite you to submit your artwork for review.
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119 South Miller Street, PO Box 525, Rockaway Beach, OR 97136, USA
Open today | 11:00 am – 05:00 pm |
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