Explore stunning artworks at our premier art gallery.
Discover Unique Art Pieces
Explore stunning artworks at our premier art gallery.
Artist Submission!
Blue Water Fine Art Gallery is always accepting new artist submissions if you are a local artist we want to hear from you!
October Exhibition
Celebrate the Art of Photography with Portland Photographers Forum
Blue Water Fine Art Gallery is pleased to present “Through Many Lenses”,
a group exhibition featuring members of the Portland Photographers Forum.
Discover a diverse collection of photography showcasing unique perspectives,
creative vision, and the beauty found in moments both grand and intimate.
Exhibition Dates: October 16 – November 15, 2026
Opening Reception: Saturday, October 17 | 5 PM – 7 PM
Enjoy light refreshments. Free and open to all.
Join us for an evening of photography, conversation, and community.
We look forward to celebrating these talented photographers with you!
Sponsored in part by the Tillamook Coast Visitors Association.
October Workshop
Awakening the Artist Within
A Creative Watercolor Workshop with Robert Vaughan
Have you ever felt there was an artist within you just waiting to emerge?
Join acclaimed watercolorist and Rockaway Beach resident Robert Vaughan for Awakening the Artist Within, a unique workshop designed to inspire creativity, build confidence, and help participants discover their own artistic voice through the magical medium of watercolor.
Through discussion, demonstration, and guided exploration, Robert will share insights gained from years of artistic practice, encouraging students to move beyond self-imposed limitations and embrace new possibilities in their creative journey.
This workshop welcomes all experience levels. Whether you are new to watercolor or have years of artistic experience, you will find inspiration, encouragement, and practical guidance in a supportive and creative environment.
Unlike traditional classes where everyone paints the same image, Awakening the Artist Within focuses on the individual artist. The goal is not to copy someone else's vision, but to discover and strengthen your own.
Workshop Details
Saturday, October 24, 2026
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
$75 per person
Light Refreshments and Snacks
Limited to 10 participants
What You'll Take Home
- One or more original watercolor paintings created during the workshop
- A watercolor brush and palette travel case
- New watercolor techniques, creative insights, and artistic confidence
- Inspiration and encouragement to continue your creative journey at home
What's Included
- Three hours of instruction, demonstration, and guided exploration
- All watercolor materials and supplies provided
- Light refreshments and snacks
- Small class size for individualized attention
Awakening the Artist Within is not a paint-and-sip class where everyone creates the same image. It is an opportunity to explore your creativity, trust your instincts, and discover the artist within.
Space is limited. Register early to reserve your place.
Optional Add‑On
Blue Water Branded Apron — $15 Choose your color at the workshop.
Registration & Cancellation Policy
- All registrations are non‑refundable.
- You may transfer your registration to another person.
- To transfer your spot, email info@bluewaterfineartgallery.com with your full name and the name of the person attending in your place.
- If Blue Water Fine Art Gallery must cancel the workshop, all registered participants will receive a full refund.
Featured Artists at Blue Water Fine Art Gallery
Rich Brooks, Photographer
Victoria Brooks, Plein Air Painter
Victoria Brooks, Plein Air Painter
I love capturing the moment. I push myself to find unique or extreme environments to capture something special. Like all art, Photography is a never-ending learning process. To produce art you must put yourself out there for the world to see. It can be frustrating, but I relish the joy of the final product. I hope you enjoy the results of my learning.
Victoria Brooks, Plein Air Painter
Victoria Brooks, Plein Air Painter
Victoria Brooks, Plein Air Painter
Oregon-born Victoria Brooks' path from young art student to accomplished plein air painter and mentor is an inspiration to those who appreciate fine art and those who aspire to create work that speaks to the heart. Known for capturing the fleeting beauty of natural light and landscape, Victoria’s paintings reflect both emotional depth and technical mastery. Her journey continues to uplift fellow artists and admirers alike, making her a cherished figure in the world of outdoor painting.
Jennifer Bundy-Cobb, Pottery Artist
Victoria Brooks, Plein Air Painter
Debra Grace, Mixed Media Artist
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.
Debra Grace, Mixed Media Artist
Stacey Mairs, Handcrafted Jewelry
Debra Grace, Mixed Media 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.
Lydia Hess, Author-Illustrator
Stacey Mairs, Handcrafted Jewelry
Stacey Mairs, Handcrafted Jewelry
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.
Stacey Mairs, Handcrafted Jewelry
Stacey Mairs, Handcrafted Jewelry
Stacey Mairs, Handcrafted Jewelry
Based in Garibaldi, Oregon, Stacey Mairs creates handcrafted jewelry using sterling silver, beach stones, and gemstones. Each piece is meticulously hand-fabricated in her home studio, featuring hammered textures and hand-stamped patterns that highlight the artistry of the process. Inspired by natural landscapes, organic textures, and ancient designs, Stacey’s work reflects a deep appreciation for detail, tradition, and the beauty found in everyday materials.
Diane Veronica Smith, Glass Jewelry Artist
Robert Vaughan, Watercolorist Artist
Robert Vaughan, Watercolorist Artist
Born near Boston into a family of textile artisans, Diane Veronica Smith was immersed in creativity from an early age. Her love of art gradually evolved into a passion for glass, even as she pursued a long and compassionate career in nursing. For over twenty years, Diane nurtured her artistry alongside her vocation, ultimately focusing on lampwork glass—a medium that allowed her to transform molten color into intricate, expressive jewelry. Her intuitive ability to visualize designs in three dimensions gave her work a distinctive depth and elegance.
Diane’s pieces were exhibited in Massachusetts and Georgia before she relocated to Seal Rock, Oregon, where the coastal landscape inspired the oceanic themes and hues seen in her later work. Though she left this world too soon, her art continues to reflect her warmth, vision, and enduring love for life by the sea.
Robert Vaughan, Watercolorist Artist
Robert Vaughan, Watercolorist Artist
Robert Vaughan, Watercolorist Artist
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.