Silver Stream Studio

Come out tonight and see Carolyn’s new work!

First Friday is here! Our Featured Artist is Carolyn Johnson-Bell

Join us for the Opening Reception tonight from 6-8pm.
Refreshments will be served

Timeout In Contrasts
Paintings and mixed media

Carolyn Johnson-Bell's current show is a collection of paintings and mixed-media creations ranging from landscapes to botanicals, always with a focus on texture and contrast. Contrast of light against dark, rough against smooth, life against death. The works examine the physical texture of paper, paint and fiber and how it relates to subjects in a way that creates a sense of wonder. Come explore these intimately familiar places and experience the journey with her.

I found the ink painting I did 20 years ago! It was one loose reference for this part of Bobbie the Wonder Dog’s story I depicted in the mural back then. It’s from the book I illustrated called Wonder Dog by Susan Stelljes. This will help finish repainting this scene. Bobbie was said to have 15 boys all of them bobbies (no tail)

It was this month, 102 years ago that people started hearing about the dog that found his way home to Silverton, Oregon, from Indiana where he was lost on a family trip. Here are parts of my outline for the mural about him - 25+ years ago. Soon, I’ll be repainting much of it. I am looking forward to it!

Great opportunity!

Announcing an exciting NEW OPPORTUNITY for artists in the PNW! 🏔️
Use this in your browser to learn more: https://pnwshowcase26.artcall.org/

Happy to have been part of it! Go to the Silverton Christmas Market and see my latest fun work in the PNW section 💚

Silverton Mural Society
🐾While repainting the mural of Bobbie the Wonder Dog recently, here in Silverton, Oregon, a gal parked near me and said that she just happened to move to the town where Bobbie was lost in 1923 - Wolcott, Indiana. She told me that he was in a mural there too! She sent me these pictures of it when she got home! Thank you, Samantha!💕
silverton_mural_society

Also- just finished a fun photo opp thingy thst you can enjoy at the Silverton Christmas Market

🎨✨ Huge thank you to the incredibly talented Lori Rodrigues (@silverstreamstudio) for giving our beloved mural a festive refresh! As the original artist, she brought Bobby the Wonder Dog, iconic Silverton landmarks, and a charming German village vibe to life. Perfect for all the European Christmas feels.🎄🇩🇪 And the festive fun’s not over yet… Lori is also creating a brand NEW photo op display coming soon. Stay tuned! 💚📸🫶🏼 Have you planned your visit yet? Holiday magic is right around the corner! Open most days, Nov. 21 - Dec. 31, ‘25.

Bobbie mural restoration Album

Gotta love Bobbie! And Silverton! And Jeff Gianolo!

Jeff Gianola’s Journal: Bobbie the Wonder Dog Bobbie had somehow managed to traverse at least 2,551 miles of plains, deserts and mountains.