"Windows Alive!" is an ongoing effort to bring public art in Downtown Yakima.

Bea Plath

I began painting in 2011 to fill my winter days after retirement. I really didn't take it very seriously but enjoyed this creative process. Around the same time, I heard the term, "Vocation of Love", from a friend. I wrote it on a card and placed it in my daily reading book so I could store it in my heart daily. I began painting with that vocation in mind.

In February 2018, my granddaughter, Vivian, was diagnosed with DIPG, a pediatric brain cancer. Over the next two years, I watched my daughter and son-in-law live that Vocation of Love to the fullest and I became more aware of the power of this calling. They were Vivian's warriors, carrying her with courage, wisdom, and a determined unending love. They began raising money with Defeat DIPG for a cure for all diagnosed children. Our sweet Vivian Rose passed away March 6, 2020.

In the summer of 2021, I had accumulated over 90 paintings. I had hung several in my home and given many to our children but never thought of selling them. Then I realized that my collection could be put to use. I have and will continue to donate all my work, including the cost of materials, to Vivian's foundation to help find a cure for DIPG. This has brought even more meaning and purpose to the hobby started 10 years ago and is truly my Vocation of Love.

It is my hope that these painting will bring joy to those who buy them! vivianroseart.givesmart.com

John Fannin

Seeking the uncommon in the common is the theme that runs through my photographs in this collection taken in 2024 and 2025 in Budapest, Hungary. These trips marked our first visits to Hungary in nearly 20 years after having lived there in the 1990s.

My interest in capturing the uncommon in the common began during the five years we lived in Budapest, known for its centuries-old eclectic architecture. Upon our return stateside, that interest only grew with my nearly 20 years as a newspaper reporter and photographer.

Curiosity, seizing the moment, or being patient for the right shot are traits I further developed through my years working in the media. They’re traits I take with me everywhere, even halfway around the world.

Capturing the uncommon in the common means pausing lunch to snap a photo of a wedding scene unfolding before you in Haarlem, the Netherlands.

It means taking a beat before taking the Budapest subway to take in shadows and colors and contrasts. It means walking the length of a bridge at night or getting up close (at least as close as the guards will let you) to Hungary’s House of Parliament.

It means the world, to me at least!

Dani Redfeldt

I am an artist with a deep passion for painting. My work blends techniques from both acrylics and oils to create tranquil, harmonious landscapes that evoke a sense of tranquility and connection with nature. While my artistic journey began with acrylics, I expanded my practice by attending the Bob Ross Teacher Training Seminar for oil painting, which further enriched my understanding of various artistic techniques.

Inspired by the beauty of nature and the joy of creativity, I opened Happily Painted, my own art business, and recently launched a dedicated studio in Selah. Through these ventures, I share my love for painting with my community, offering classes to artists of all levels. It is my belief that art has the power to connect and inspire, and I am driven to cultivate that spirit through my teaching.

When not in the studio preparing for upcoming classes, you can often find me outdoors, immersed in nature, seeking inspiration for my next work. Each painting I create is a reflection of my passion for both the process of creation and the natural world around me.

Mary Hale

I've been into art for as long as I can remember, doodling on whatever I could get my hands on, whether it be paper, homework, or car doors (sorry mom). I started painting seriously when I was about 15, using tempera paints and a lot of hopes and prayers. From there I got into acrylics and later branched out into oil paints and mixed media pieces. There were a lot of influential artists in my life, teachers and mentors included, but the most constant one was my father, who taught me tricks and gave me pointers throughout my art career.

Unlike most mentors and artists, I've met who have a certain style or focus, I often think that I haven't found mine. When people ask, "what do you paint?" it's difficult to tell them what exactly I do. A majority of my pieces tend to be "angsty", dark, blasphemous, or just outright weird. Usually what I paint, specifically, is feelings. "I feel like this right now" is an overarching theme found in most my art. Because a person can never really feel the same thing twice, (even if the feelings are similar they never really are quite the same), many of my paintings don't have a central focus, and there's little repetition in style.

Having said all that, if I were to describe my art style it would be "conceptual" and "mildly experimental". I love figuring out new ways to express myself through color, imagery, and technique, using new methods to express new feelings.

Ketsiri and Daniel DeBord

Our photography is a celebration of nature’s beauty, capturing the awe-inspiring landscapes and delicate details that make each place unique. Through our work, we aim to evoke a sense of wonder and connection, encouraging viewers to immerse themselves in the natural world.

The Pacific Northwest Landscape Collection reflects the serene beauty in this region. Each image is meant to inspire the soul, inviting a moment of reflection and appreciation for the land’s natural splendor.

The Havasu Collection highlights the breathtaking colors of Havasu Falls, one of the Grand Canyon’s most remarkable treasures. By photographing the falls under a range of lighting conditions and perspectives, we strove to capture its ever-changing vibrancy.

Many of our images are masterfully captured as single exposures on slide film and printed on Chromaluxe metal. This cutting-edge process infuses the image directly onto metal, enhancing its depth, clarity, and durability. The result is a striking, luminous representation of nature’s brilliance—one that feels as vivid and timeless as the landscapes themselves. Through our works, we hope to inspire others to pause and appreciate the extraordinary beauty that surrounds us.