You are cordially invited to
English Estates Winery's Summer Art and Wine Fair!
July 14-15, 2012

Join Sharon and 3 other Visual Voyages Artists at their booth at the fair for fun, demonstrations, and a wonderful sampling of Acrylic, Oil, and Watercolor art from these talented women!  

Susanna Bassanini, Lyn Eisner, Gina Nickels and Sharon will present their latests works in this prestigious festival.  Besides gorgeous works of art, come and sample English Estates renowned wines, enjoy festival music by local bands, and sample gourmet foods made by local chefs.  This 5th Annual Festival promises to be the best ever!
 
This 100 year old historic Craftsman Home and Winery has been a part of Vancouver history for many years and is well known for their local Pinot Noir, but since 2005 the English family has branched out into perfecting their Pinot Gris, Semillon, Gevürstraminer and Sauvignon Blanc.   Located at 17806 SE 1st Street this once rural setting is still the idyllic place for a wonderful festival.  Over 50 artists will be exhibiting from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM over the weekend.  Please come by and see the beautiful art, enjoy the wine, music and good eats!



Directions:
From I-5 or I-205 North/South, take the SR 14 East exit toward Camas. Take exit 10 (SE 192nd Avenue), turn north and stay on 192nd until SE 1st St. Turn left on SE 1st. In one half mile you will see our sign on the right.

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At Visual Voyages, you will learn to paint in a relaxing and gentle atmosphere where process is more important than product. You will learn to paint, but you will also learn to relieve your stress, find your inner artist, and discover something new about yourself.

A Brief History: 

Visual Voyages was founded in 2005 for the express purpose of gathering like minded creative people to explore together and to experience art in community.

Sharon McCameron Whyte, MFA, founder of Visual Voyages, is also the lead artist/teacher.  After teaching in several universities, and conducting art workshops around the world for other agencies, Sharon decided to open her own art workshop.  Originally conducted in Scottsdale, Arizona, Sharon moved the workshop headquarters to Vancouver, Washington in 2007.  Here in Vancouver, she began by  teaching part time at Clark College and also privately in a shared studio space.  In November of 2009, Visual Voyages moved to the present location in Salmon Creek.  

            
                                                                           About the Artist:

 
Sharon hails from a military family that has lived all over the globe. Born in Kansas, she has lived in 8 different states, and 3 European countries. She received her BFA and MA from Kansas University, and an MFA from Vermont College of Fine Art. She has taught in private schools, European and American Universities and art centers. She now teaches for Clark College and at her studio in Salmon Creek.  Sharon specializes in creative painting classes, and organizes creative art getaways through her art workshops called Visual Voyages. Special interest tours include distinctive venues with a visual feast for the senses. She offers instructional tours in painting, photography, nature journaling, wine tasting and drawing.  Sharon has conducted workshops in France and Italy, as well as Canada.  Recent local plein air workshops include "voyages" to The Royal Tulip Festival in Woodland, Elk Cove Vineyards in Oregon Wine Country, East Fork and Bethany Wineries in Washington, tramps through Cougar and Swift Reservoir Recreational areas, guided tours through Portland's Chinese Garden, Weekend  Art Getaways on the beach at Lincoln City, Oregon, and urban and country gardens through the Northwest.