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Shelton-Mason County Journal WHATSCOOKIN' Zourtes!/pnolo Lt. Governor Brad Owen, far right, supervises the hanging of 28 pieces of Union artist Terri Thompson's artwork in his office at the state capitol. The art will be displayed there until Sept. 28. Union artist's work on display at Lt.. Gov.'s office By NATALIE JOHNSON ~atdie@m~solwoun~y.conz Union artist Terri Thompson has been producing art since her days in the Girl Scouts, and now works in mixed-media art. Until Sept. 28, Thompson's work will be displayed on the walls of Lt. Governor Brad Owen's office at the state capitol. Much of her art reflects themes she sees in her life in Mason County. "I put out a lot of art that's local because I do have a lot of passion for the area," she said. Thompson was born in Mason County and has lived here ever since, graduating from Shelton High School in 1972. Her grandparents home- steaded in the county, she said. "I always did art," she said. "I al- ways doodled and drew a lot." Thompson took art classes all through high school. After gradua- tion, she took time off to get married and have three children, then in 1983 went back to school to earn her teach- ing degree. While obtaining that degree from The Evergreen State College, she did a project for one of her classes on the social impact of the Brothers Grimm and Disney fairytales. While researching and putting together the project, she felt a resurgence in her interest in art. "That ~as the 'aha' moment for me," she said. Since the mid-1990s, she has spent much of her time teaching and creat- ing art. Recently, Thompson started work- ing with mixed media techniques. This means she may do the base of a painting with oil or acrylic paint, but then add on to it with other materi- als. She often uses acrylic gel to build out her paintings to make them al- most three-dimensional. She has also used paper, beads, rocks, glass, fabric, twine, metal- lic paint and eggshells to add to her mixed-media pieces. "I really like to play," she said. Thompson has been a member of the International Society of Experi- mental Artists for a year. While playful and unique, Thomp- son bases many of her works of art Journab photo by Natalie Johnson Terri Thompson shows off examples of her artwork at her house. Through Sept. 28, 28 pieces of Thompson's artwork will be on display at Lt. Governor Brad Owen's office at the state capitol, in Olympia. "M feel like my work needs to be not photo real. We have cameras." off pictures she takes. She said she transforms that photo-realism into a more impressionistic style in much of her work. Picking one medium, or one style Of painting, is simply not an option, she said. "My personality is so eclectic, I can't do that," she said. Along with unusual materials, Thompson likes to work with bright colors. "I feel like my work needs to be not photo real We have cameras,,' she said. "I like to do something with a lot of contrast." I've driven South Island Drive sev- eral times this month when I sud- denly realized something -- for See Artist on page B-8 See Harstine on page B-8 Thursday, July 19, 2012 - Shelton-Mason County Journal - Page B-1 the past couple of years, about a mile from the bridge, there has been a deer painted on the westside lane. It isn't there this year. Now, they have recently put some new asphalt on the road so maybe they paved over it I hope not, it's kind of fun to see it there. Pops at the Pointe was held again this year on Monday at Hart- stone Pointe. North Beach Picnic Area. Food• including hot dogs, polish dogs, chips, drinks and ice cream, was available beginning at 5:30 p.m. The program began at 6:30 p.m. Stan Yantis and the Backwoods Windjammers provided the music again this year. Stan always includes special entertainment for the kids. All were invited to attend and on- couraged to bring beach chairs. Judy and I have attended this event many times and I can tell you. it is just a lot of old fash- ioned fun. I received a note from Jim Irving, our By MIKE Community Club CALLAGHAN treasures. He has been going over the 2012 membership list and he noticed that when he compared it to 2011 there are nearly 140 islanders who were members in 2011 that have not yet joined for 2012. Membership dues are $15 per adult per year and account for almost a third of our total income. It is im- portant for islanders to remember that when they use the community hall. attend the farmers market or go to senior lunch, someone has paid for the gravel you are walking on, someone has paid for the bathrooms you use and someone has volunteered their time to clean and maintain the hall and grounds. Membership does not mean that you have to be active or to volunteer, but membership does mean that you are doing your part to support your Harstine Island community. However, the community club needs volunteers. With our 100-year celebration fast approaching, the island needs as much help as it can get. So, if you haven't paid, there will always be a community club member at farmers market and com- munity club meetings with an updat- ed membership list who will gladly accept your dues. And you can always call Jim to find out if you have paid. Well, while I'm on this volunteer kick, plans are being made for this years children's carnival and I'm sure they will need as much help as they can get. The carnival is scheduled from 10 a.m. to noon on Aug. 8. This event traditionally provides great games and entertainment for all the kids. If you would like to help out you might want to catch up with Jennifer Meyers, this year's coordina- tor. There have been several people on the island who have had prostate cancer. They have formed a sup- port group and are anxious to share with everyone what they've learned. You can learn more about prostate cancer by attending Pours for Pros- tates. This event is scheduled for 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Aug. 11 at the Olympic Bakery and Deli on Picker- ing Road. Informational handouts are available and from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. you can talk to doctors and survivors. There will be wines from Hood- sport Winery, Mosquito Fleet, Tril- lium Creek, Walter Dacon and Westport Wineries available for you to taste. They will also be having a classic car display and a silent auc- tion. This is your last chance to sign up for the Turning Pointe Golf Tournament. It will be 8 a.m. this Saturday. This annual fundraiser