FOR THE WEEK OF JAN. 9-15, 2020 THE WORLD Jean Carter’s photo-based art makes big spla sh We Are Your Cancer Care Heart Care Thank you for working together with us to make a healthier community. Improving lives, every day. Robotic Wound Care Assisted Surgery 2077 A2 | SOUTH COAST BEAT SOUTH COAST Photographer Jean Carter presenter Jan. 16 BETTY BANGS cards, and “Falcon Press.” Her For The World name may be found accompa- | Jean Carter, photographer nying many articles and more of THURSDAY, JANUARY 9, 2020 JANUARY THURSDAY, and digital artist extraordinaire, her photos have been published will be the featured presenter in “Oregon Coast” magazine for Bay Area Artists Association and “Northwest Travel.” at their nest monthly meeting. Her impressive career was There’s no doubt about it! capped by her teaming up with Digital art (computer generated Darrell Gulin, a professional or enhanced on the computer) photographer, and together has made a place for itself in the they taught workshops in pho- world of art. When PhotoShop tography on the Oregon coast made it possible for us to ma- and in national and state parks nipulate photographs and art- throughout the western United work, artists began to experi- States. Currently her work is ment on the computer screen. It marketed by two photo stock allowed them to alter what they agencies, “Danita Delimont” saw by adding color, line, shape, in Seattle and “Agefoto Stock” texture, pattern, brightness and in Barcelona, Spain, and New shadow. The fi nished work, York. Her work has received however, was not accepted by awards of Best of Show and a galleries and art museums as it First Place with a sizable mon- deviated from the norm of the etary inclusion. time. When Coos Art Museum Ms. Carter, retired from purchased the U.S. Post O ce teaching in the public schools building at 235 Anderson Ave. in after 24 years in 1995, to be- Coos Bay, Jean Carter was one come a full-time photographer. of the volunteers who helped Before that, it was just a hobby organize the interior of the mu- she enjoyed in order to bond seum at the new location. She Crackled salt with her son. When his life was has been a member of the Art- mineral playa tragically taken in an automo- ists Loft Gallery showing her on dry lake bile accident, she signed up for exciting new digital art. bed of Alvord a photography class they had She’s semi-retired from her Desert, planned to take together. career in photography, but still Southeastern “For 10 years photography carries her camera with her ev- Oregon. was just a weekend hobby; but erywhere she goes. She enjoys driving to work became more her new passion of creating di cult with each passing unique art from photos which year. There was always some- she alters using the many tools thing that begged to be photo- available in PhotoShop and graphed, a sunrise over the bay, various plug-in fi lters. Her use maple leaves backlit against the of brilliant color fl ashes takes sky, or wildfl owers blooming the viewer to never-before seen along the road,” said Carter. places in the imagination. Her Four years later the editor work is exciting and new, beg- of “Outdoor Photographer” ging the trends to change and selected her photos for pub- take a new look at digital art. lication in their magazine and She calls her work, “Images calendar. Then came accep- Gone Wild!” tance by the prestigious “Inner Bay Area Artists Association Refl ection” calendar published meets at 6 p.m. every third by the “Self-Realization Fel- Thursday of each month in the lowship.” upstairs classroom of Coos Art Her photos have been sold Museum. To learn more about worldwide in 36 countries with the organization go to www. a list of publications including bayareaartistsassociation.org. “Hallmark” greeting cards, Artists and arts patrons are “Easter Seals” calendar, “Sierra welcome to attend the meet- Moonset Free Club,” “Smith-Western” post- ings and to join BAAA. over the Falling ON THE COVER: Fall Fantasy is an art image of Pacifi c Dogwood Pacifi c art leaves in the Fall by Jean Carter. Ocean photo CONTRIBUTED PHOTO S BY JEAN CARTER A3 | T Oregon Coast Film Festival returns Jan. 24-25 BEA T BANDON — The 2020 Oregon Coast Film Festival H COAS T will be held on Jan. 24-25, at OU S the Egyptian Theatre, 229 S. | Broadway, Coos Bay. The film festival is an exhibition of Oregon films, filmmakers, cinematogra- phers and photographers. The two-day festival’s pro- gram includes documentary films and shorts, photogra- phy, student films and se- 9, 2020 JANUARY THURSDAY, lected feature film(s). These IMAGE COURTESY OF WWW.OREGONCOASTFILMFESTIVAL.ORG presentations will be shown “Run Wild Run Free” film features 50 years of Wild and in three sessions. Scenic Rivers by Shane Anderson and Pacific Rivers. Celebrating the seventh season, the film festival and reconciliation with the continues to focus on people and community of PHOTO COURTESY OF WWW.OREGONCOASTFILMFESTIVAL.ORG the culture, history, Brookings, Oregon. “Samurai in the Ocean Sky,” documentary feature by Ilana Sol. In 1942, Japanese pilot environment and rec- Other local artists who Nobuo Fujita catapulted his seaplane off of a submarine, flew over the forests of southern reation of Oregon and will be showing at the fes- Oregon, and conducted the only manned aerial bombings of the United States mainland the surrounding region. tival include Rachel Gates during WWII. “We continue to re- from Southern Oregon and ceive outstanding short Marshfield High School urday night’s presentations with a feature film. For more information films entered into the graduate Hannah Mason. will feature photography Tickets are $7 with all- about the festival, visit Or- film festival,” said fes- “I see the film festival and short films. The Satur- festival passes available for egonCoastFilmFestival.org tival founder and cura- as another platform for day matinee will spotlight $15 online at Eventbrite.com or find Oregon Coast Film tor Dave Wilhite, adding, these artists to exhibit short documentaries along or at the door. Festival on Facebook. “Again this year, we have their work,” said Wil- several southern Oregon hite and “It’s local and a artists represented in the great venue at the Egyp- program.” tian Theatre.” Our Professional, A local highlight in the Showtimes are 7 p.m. film festival is “Samurai in aerial bombing Friday, Jan. 24, and a 3 p.m. the Oregon Sky,” by film- over southern Oregon dur- matinee with a festival Caring staff is maker Ilana Sol. The sub- ing WWII and the Japa- showing at 7 p.m. on Satur- ject of the film is the famed nese pilot’s story of peace day, Jan. 25. Friday and Sat- here to assist you. Artists alert: Regional show themed ‘Pets’ opens in March COOS BAY — The Art- tion, cash prizes, a People’s ist Loft Gallery, downtown Choice award, ribbons and Coos Bay, will be hosting an the first place winner will 541-271-2171 art show for South Coast receive a one-month guest regional artists. The subject show at the Artist Loft Gal- is Pets. Most people have lery. We Look Forward them and love them. It’s a To get a detailed entry simple theme with so many form, either stop in at the to Your Visit! possibilities. gallery between 10 a.m. The show will be up and 6 p.m. Tuesday through LUH Walk-In Clinic March and April, and art- GETTYIMAGES‌ Saturday, located at 367 ists can submit up to three Anderson Ave. in Coos Bay 541-271-6309 • 600 Ranch Road, Reedsport 2-dimensional or 3-dimen- no jury process to get work or email a request to gr- sional works. Artists at any in. As long as the work fits [email protected]. Reedsport Dunes Family level, from beginner to pro- the gallery’s liberal require- The deadline to bring art Health Care fessional, may submit. And ments, it will be displayed. in to the gallery is Saturday, Medical Clinic being an open show, there is There will be a recep- Feb. 29. 541-271-2119 • 385 Ranch Road, Reedsport 541-271-2163 • 620 Ranch Road, Reedsport A4 | SOUTH COA S T BEA T | Sea Breeze Harmony Chorus, a women’s four-part harmony group, T HUR performs for events. S DAY, JANUARY 9, 2020 JANUARY DAY, Sea Breeze Harmony Chorus to host open house COOS BAY — Sea Breeze Har- Sea Breeze Harmony Chorus mony Chorus will hold an open is an active group that sings for house from 6:15-8:30 p.m. festivals, parties, fundraisers, Tuesday, Jan. 21, at the Bay Area dinners, holiday events — you Senior Activity Center, 886 S. name it. The group competes at Fourth St., Coos Bay. the regional level, which helps Sea Breeze welcomes any to focus on refining singing woman in the community who and performing abilities. They is interested in group singing. also sing for enjoyment, em- After a brief physical and vo- phasizing fun, friendship and cal warm up, guests will learn four-part harmony. Sea Breeze a short song and experience Harmony Chorus is a nonprofit the magic of singing in four- organization, and an affiliated part harmony almost immedi- chapter of Sweet Adelines In- ED GLAZAR, THE WORLD‌ ately. The chorus will entertain ternational. People filled the North Bend Community Center last year during the 35th annual Charleston Crab Feed guests with a short performance Women who like singing to demonstrate the variety of its should mark their calendars for repertoire, followed by refresh- the Jan.