A mixed media investigation into the transfer of energy through light and media application techniques., Bloedel, Joan Ross; shimmer stacks; paint pastel pencil; 30x44 inches; 1980; collection Oregon State Printing Plant; Salem Oregon, At the time of this award, Joan Stuart Ross was known as Joan Ross Bloedel. She has been a full-time faculty member at North Seattle Community College since 1996. Her primary love is printmaking. She is well known for her monotypes but is well versed in all other print media. Ross has a BFA and an MFA in painting. She has shown frequently in the Seattle and Portland galleries and has exhibited nationally and internationally. Ross has taught many workshops in printmaking, encaustic painting, as well as other creative techniques. She is an active member of several art organizations and is also known for her poetry., jross@sccd.ctc.edu, http://www.seattleprintarts.org/memberspgs/jsr/index.html, The Oregon Arts Commission has ten Regional Arts Councils that provide delivery of art services and information. The Council for this location is: Mid-Valley Arts. You may view their website at: http://www.oregonlink.com/arts/index.html