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July Artist of the month-Carl “Hank” Bragiel

Hank is a multidisciplinary artist working in abstract painting, wood carving, and found-object assemblage. Rooted in the landscapes and rhythms of the Pacific Northwest, his work explores the relationship between chaos and order, seeking moments of beauty, balance, and wonder in the ordinary. A graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art and Art History, Hank’s creative path has been shaped as much by lived experience as it has from formal training. Over the years he has worked as a house painter, dog groomer, and a llama and alpaca shearer. Today, he is a beekeeper, spending his days closely attuned to the patterns and cycles of the natural world.  These experiences inform a practice grounded in observation, craftsmanship, and a deep respect for both work and nature. Quiet and introspective by nature, with a quick wit that often emerges unexpectedly, Hank approaches each medium with curiosity and intuition.  Whether layering color and gesture in an abstract painting, carving organic forms from wood, or transforming found materials into unexpected compositions, he is drawn to the tension between spontaneity and structure.  His work reflects a distinctly Northwestern sensibility—one that embraces imperfection, values connection to place, and finds meaning in weathered surfaces, changing seasons, and everyday moments that are often overlooked.  

Hank and his wife, Lisa, currently split their time between the Willamette Valley and the Oregon Coast with their two large dogs. Surrounded by forests, farmland, ocean, and sky, he continues to draw inspiration from the region’s ever-changing landscapes, searching for beauty in the ordinary and order within chaos. 

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ARTIST OF THE MONTH FOR MAY IS MARIA MAGGI

I moved to Moscow, Idaho in 1992 from California with my 6 year old son to teach in the English Department at the University of Idaho. . Though creative writing was my profession, and I have published two collections of poetry, I also studied art early in my life, and continued to draw and paint on and off. I did the cover art for both of my books. In 1996 I was diagnosed with MS and had to stop teaching. It was hard to write, but I found it relaxing to do what I called "scribbling." It relaxed my muscles, even when I was weak and sore, and helped me forget about the pain. 

April 2026

Sifan Kahala

Throughout her life, Sifan has always been involved with astronomy, presenting astronomy talks, teaching classes and hosting stargazing sessions. In 2017 she retired from the PanSTARRs Observatory on Maui which is part of the Institute for Astronomy (University of Hawaii). After retiring to the Oregon coast, she uses her own small observatory for astrophotography and continues her community outreach. The images on display at the Clubhouse in April are recent images that were taken at the new observing site - Skylark - in the extraordinarily dark skies in the high desert of eastern Oregon. Sifan Carpe Nocturnum …

March 2026

Artist of the month Joan Keels

Hello fellow Coronado Shores residence. I moved to this beautiful Oregon
coast a little over a year ago. I try to visit the coast as often as I can, but
spend most of my time in Camas, Wa, about a 2 1/2 hour drive from Lincoln
City. I am originally from California up until 9 years ago. I am very happy I
moved up to the Northwest on so many levels. I’ve been retired for almost
10 years. During that time I decided to take up painting which has been one
of my passions but quite frankly I had little time in my years working at
Kaiser for 32 years. The best thing about painting is the ability to be
expressive. It also gives me calm. I finally decided to share my painting
with the public, my first time here at Coronado Shores. It’s wonderful that
your clubhouse offers so many activities and events. I as well as my hubby
and daughter and grandkids love coming here to escape. My father, was an
artist by trade and it was he who influenced me to art and its many
expressions.

February 2026

Marian Geist

I am an artist from Beaverton, Oregon.
We are fortunate to have a second home in
Coronado Shores.
After my retirement as a middle school
math teacher from Canby School District,
I started taking classes in drawing, acrylic
painting, watercolors and art history at
Portland State University and Portland
Community College. I have taken workshops in pastels,
watercolors, abstract art, painting landscapes and photography
at the Sitka Center, Oregon Coast Community College, Portland
Art Museum and the Oregon Society of Artists.
It is difficult to select my favorite medium, because I love them
all. My goal is to create beautiful art for my home, my
grandchildren and my friends. My next goal is to try pottery.
My favorite pastime is gourmet cooking, and I sometimes think
of myself as a pastry chef. I love baking Christmas Cookies and
sharing with my friends. I’m always searching for new recipes.
Gardening has been my sanctuary, but I’m more of a dreamer
than a gardener. I dream of creating a meandering path through
my garden with perennials, ferns and flowering bushes.
Everyone is an artist whether you paint, garden, quilt or install
floors in your home.
If interested in any of my paintings, call or text me at
503-502-6588.

January 2026

Jody Andersen started making art when she was a little girl growing up in Amity,
Oregon. She would spend hours in her room or art class drawing or painting. She even sold
some posters of a rainbow peace symbol to classmates. Eventually, Jody graduated from
Oregon State University with a BFA in Visual Design.

After a 20 year hiatus from art to pursue a career in management, Jody picked up an online
class from her favorite artist and has not stopped painting. Using acrylic paints and mediums,
Jody is exploring her style using a tool called a catalyst wedge. This tool is what makes the
distinctive cube shapes in some of her paintings.

Jody Is influenced by colors and how they work together. By using an abstract approach she is
able to work with her love of finding order in randomness and finding that balance with shapes
and colors. Looking to the future, Jody plans to keep exploring abstract painting and is excited to discover
what she comes up with next.

Artist’s statement:
When I sit down to start a painting, I am first inspired by colors. The colors of the ocean on a
bright sunny day, the varying shades of a handful of sea glass, the bright pinks of a
rhododendron flower against their background of shades of green, or the way golden yellow
feels warmer next to plums and violets. Then I am interested in creating order in randomness. I
love the challenge of making swipes of color or squares of paint or cut up experiments into a
balanced expression of shapes and color. Have you ever looked out into a forest, a field of
wildflowers, or the star-filled night sky and felt like everything was just right? That is the peace I
strive for.

November 2025

Dennis “On the Bench” Bute has photos and memorabilia from his service years on display to honor all Veterans. Other Veterens are welcome to share memories and artifacts also. 

Brad Dull is a veteran and a Veterans' Advocate who along with Dennis will participate in our 

Veterans Reception on Sunday, November 9, in the Clubhouse from 3:00 to 4:30 pm. 

Peaches, Pound Cake, and Vanilla Ice Cream will be served.

BRAD DULL BIO

Welcome to the Coronado Shores monthly art showing.. If you see something you are interested in, please let me know.

Now, I'm going to talk about my life in the arts, and where it has taken me.

 The arts have been in my family since the late 1800's. Growing up, I tried a lot of things to try and fit in. I tried  plays on stage for over 4 years in schools, in Junior high and high school I found I could sing. After school and the military, it wasn't until I found a painting by my mother she had done years before. When I looked at her ability with a brush, I decided to give it a try.

In 2021, during Covid, life was getting boring for me. I went to JoAnns and purchased paint, a brush and a canvas. My home now has over 30 paintings and photography art.

If you are a bit shy, and think your art may not be any good, keep it, show it to a friend who appreciates your work, and go for it. It has helped me focus, and concentrate.

As a veteran I have many benefits. I can help you get started. You don't have to spend all your money in the beginning.

My work for the past 15 years, beyond my art, has been helping veterans. If you need help, ask me, and I'll point you in the right direction.

 Happy painting! I hope you appreciate my work.