Katherine Orwoll Friday was born in Granite Falls, Minnesota. She attended the University of Minnesota, the prestigious Frederick Mizen School of Art in Chicago and various private lessons and workshops. She has lived in Oregon since 1993.

Katherine's career consisted of working as an Illustrator / Designer / Art Director for art studios and advertising in Minneapolis, Chicago, San Francisco, Wilmington, DE; Portland, OR; Seattle, and the Philadelphia area. She was also the proprietor her own art businesses in Minneapolis and Bellevue, WA.

Masai Dancer, Katherine Friday

In the past two months Katherine has received prizes from three international shows: a Judges' Choice Award from Cider Painters; an Honorable Mention from the Miniature Painters, Sculptors, and Gravers of Washington, D.C.; and a Third Place from the Miniature Art Society of Florida.

She has had paintings in the World Federation Exhibitions in the Westminster Gallery, London, England; Hobart, Tasmania; Japan; and the Smithsonian, Washington, D.C. Katherine has a painting in the MAA Traveling Exhibit. She also has a painting in Jane Blake's Birthday Book - a book consisting of original paintings and calligraphy by artists from around the world. One of her paintings was included in the Portland Art Museum's Rental Sales Gallery book, The First Fifty Years. She has a miniature painting in the Florida Miniature Art Society's book, Timeless Treasures, and also a painting in Wes Siegrist's new book on Miniatures. Presently she is exhibiting at the Portland Art Museum Rental Gallery, the Sequoia Gallery and in private collections in the United States and Canada. She has had a painting hang in the Royal Palace in Stockholm, Sweden. Katherine's biography has been in Marquis' Who's Who in various issues each year since 1997. She was included in Who's Who of the World twice.

Gerald was born in Hillsboro, Oregon and raised in the rural Gaston area. He has been capturing the beauty of Northwest wildlife and nature on his canvas for the last 30 years, with acrylics and oils. He says "A great artist is able to capture the delicate balance of Mother Nature and the beauty that surrounds her"

Native Cut, Gerald Sticka

When not at his easel he can be found in his shop, building furniture, carving & sculpting wildlife from various woods. Gerald's works have been chosen for Oregon wildlife calendars, greeting cards, magazine covers and book illustrations. You will find the list of his accomplishments in his new studio at Sequoia Gallery & Studios in Hillsboro.

Gerald has also been sharing his talents with his students. He has been teaching art for the past 20 years and is currently an art instructor at Glen & Viola Walters cultural center in Hillsboro.

Gerald is basically a self taught artist using the natural talents given him. His work is part of corporate and private collections throughout the Pacific Northwest, Japan, Germany, Australia and Canada.

Sequoia Gallery + Studios invites artists living in the greater Portland area to participate in a non-juried, fundraising open show in April.

Part of the gallery will show 12" square original works created by up to 100 artists. Visit our website for application information.

Whether you are an artist, collector, or someone who just appreciates fine art, you can help Sequoia by volunteering to help staff the gallery.  Gallery staffers serve 4 hour shifts on the days of their choosing, depending on slots available. Volunteer applications are available at the gallery.