Teafly Peterson

For the last 20 years, I have been working as an artist and an educator. Some days I am better at one than the other. The good days are when I am excellent at both simultaneously. I love those days. I teach a variety of mediums– painting, drawing, photography, writing, film making. Mostly what I teach is how to develop your voice honestly, openly and confidently. I like to ask questions. I find it is the best way to get an answer– start with a question. What I teach is how to ask the right questions and how to not be afraid of the answers.

I work professionally as an artist. If you need a bumble bee delivering your tea, I’m the gal for you! You name it, I can probably draw or design it!

ms.teafly@gmail.com
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OutCreating with the Kaycee Anseth Legacy Foundation

Intention and meaning are weaved into the collage art by the late artist Kaycee Anseth, whose work graces this week’s Source Weekly cover
by Teafly Peterson

It’s not strange when you to talk with friends of Kaycee Anseth to begin to exchange Kaycee ghost stories. I have my own. Before Kaycee left the earthy realm, she looked forward to being a ghost. Her version of haunting is more in the friendly ghost realm. She often shows up as peacocks and foxes. […]

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An Artist’s Life

A tribute to Pat Clark, artist, educator and founder of some of Bend’s artistic institutions
by Teafly Peterson

I remember quite clearly the first time I had a conversation with Pat Clark. I was hanging an exhibition of student work from an arts residency I had completed with almost 2,000 middle school students in Central Oregon and Portland. It had been a daunting task, and a lonely one— traveling to a new school each […]

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Kaycee Anseth Legacy Foundation Launches

New nonprofit honors local artist, supporting other local artists
Teafly Peterson

On March 16, the Bend community lost artist and activist Kaycee Anseth. The longtime Bend artist left a beautiful part of herself in the form of her prolific and expansive works, which often involved large collages with themes of nature made from discarded fashion magazines. Anseth’s work often spoke of the magic of the natural […]

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Natural Wanderment: Stewardship. Sovereignty. Sacredness

Photographs by Matika Wilbur now on display at High Desert Museum —which reopens this week
Teafly Peterson

The exhibit, “Natural Wanderment: Stewardship. Sovereignty. Sacredness.” features the beautiful and rich portraits of Native Americans by photographer Matika Wilbur, a member of the Swinomish and Tulalip tribes located in the state of Washington. With the High Desert Museum opening this week, locals now have a chance to see the images up close. Traveling over […]

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2020 Mother’s Day Coloring Contest

Color this artwork for mom, and enter to win a prize!
Teafly Peterson

Kids: Need a way to share the love with mom this Mother’s Day? Spouses: Need something to replace that school-made artwork that usually comes home this time of year? Don’t worry, we got you. Download a copy of this custom Mother’s Day artwork from local artist Teafly, and then send us a pic to compete […]

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Stay Calm and Look to the Arts

Local options to help Central Oregonians stay creative and plug into the arts
Teafly Peterson

It is not strange that in trying times we turn to the arts. That’s what they were made for. Local artists and arts organizations are getting together to offer content for people to enjoy while sheltering at home inside—including some opportunities to be creative. Remember, you don’t have to just be a viewer in these […]

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A Push for a Performing Arts Center

Central Oregon Center for The Arts gets serious
Teafly Peterson

Performers in Bend know the drill: Find a space that might work, then hope and pray it stays open, has good sound and can be easily accessible for your audience. The ongoing population growth in Bend has also meant a growth in performers and audiences. The problem: not a lot of growth in venues. A […]

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IndieWomxn Film Festival + Trashformations

Two worthy events, centered around the arts
Teafly Peterson

IndieWomxn Film Festival debuts In honor of Women’s History Month, BendFilm and Scalehouse have partnered up to bring a festival of films made by women and about women. The mini-fest happens March 12 to 16, with screenings at the Tower Theatre, Tin Pan Theater and McMenamins. The short festival will also include panel discussions with […]

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New Adventures for Julie Winter

Newly renamed print shop in La Pine will host Third Thursday art walk art
Teafly Peterson

Local artist and printmaker Julie Winter is constantly alive with new work that’s refreshing and exciting. Recently, she finished up her second group exhibition of “Winter X Winter,” a group show she curates annually around a theme. Coming up for this next First Friday, she’ll showcase a series of new mixed media monotype prints at […]

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Small Grants Aim to Do Big Things

Deschutes Cultural Coalition’s awards spur cultural education
Teafly Peterson

Sometimes it only takes a little bit to inspire and create something bigger. The small grants awarded by the Deschutes Cultural Coalition may not exceed $3,000, but the organizations receiving the money have big ideas for it, making for some interesting upcoming events and creative opportunities. One of the goals for the grant money is […]

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