Member Bios
This page features the artists of Monroe Arts Association
If you'd like to be added, send a picture of you and two photos of artwork and send to maagallerydirector@gmail.com.
Twyla Bohrer
I am an artist, working in photography. I currently live and work in Eugene, Oregon. I have always loved art and being creative. In 2020 my husband surprised me with a Nikon P950 camera for our anniversary. That is when I discovered my passion for photography. I love taking photographs of animals and scenery. I want my photographs to evoke the same sense of joy and happiness in those who view them as they do for me. Being able to share my art and love for nature is a dream come true. I don't edit any of my photographs, I like to show the beauty of nature as it is. I love being able to share incredible moments in time with the world through photography.
Ali Tishmac
A local artist based in the beautiful town of Alpine. I find inspiration in the natural wonders that surround me which I enjoy incorporating into my artwork. While I primarily lean toward oil and watercolor paintings, I also enjoy experimenting with 3D methods such as pottery, sculpture and stained glass to bring my imagination to life. My pieces often have a touch of fantasy to them as I like to transport viewers to another world through my work. I hope my art can bring a sense of wonder and connection to those who view it.
Trischa Goodnow
An intellectual says a simple thing in a hard way.
An artist says a hard thing in a simple way.
- Charles Bukowski
This quotation perfectly sums up my life. By day I am a Professor of Speech Communication in the School of Communication at Oregon State University. As a professor, I study and teach how images persuade us…usually with big, complex words and ideas.
By night, I’m a photographer and manage The Nystrom Gallery at the Monroe Arts Association in Monroe. I love playing in a dark room, but with digital photography, it’s just not practical to break out the dark room equipment. Photoshop feels like cheating to me, so I found a course online for $8.99 to learn photo embroidery and instantly fell in love. This mixed media art form complicates the images yet allows for details to be emphasized. It is the most Zen experience to create these works as each image takes hours to complete. Matching thread colors and deciding stitches exercises my creative juices. The overall affect is simple and unique, a welcome contrast to my day job.