Check out the list of artists, including images of their work,
which studio they will be at, various media, bios & statements, and contact information.
which studio they will be at, various media, bios & statements, and contact information.
Melissa J Ballenger
Heirloom Vases fused glass 5x2”
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Media: Glass, and Mixed Media
My works are the result of my desire to create a unique balance of color and texture using a variety of glass fusing techniques. The inspiration for my suspended abstracts is derived from the synchronicity in random displays of nature. " Synchronicity is a concept which holds that events are meaningful coincidences if they occur with no casual relationship yet seem to be meaningfully related," Carl Jung. For example the way seaweed is tossed by waves onto a pebbled beach, or the way trees randomly drop leaves and twigs on a path. I see this as unintentional perfection which I attempt to reflect in my abstracts. I am also enamored with the contrast created by combining indiscriminate design and deliberate creation demonstrated in my crackle bowls. The crackle technique used provides me little to no control of where the lines will form in the primary portion of the bowl while a mold of specific shape is used to create the embellishment. Other examples of this contrast might be leather and lace, or tree bark and crystal. With heat and cold, glass varies from a molten dripping substance to brittle shards. It is these delightful contrasts that draw me toward glass as my primary medium. Visit this artist's website |
Steve Bryant
'Lorali' - recycled metal, 68x30x30
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Media: Recycled Metal Garden Sculptures, Recycled Glass and Driftwood Bodacious Flowers
As Artists for many years we are using both recycled and new metal, found glass and driftwood to make truly Unique Pieces of Art for your Garden. Adding pieces of Art using metals from my forge round out our offering. Inventory is continuously changing , the studio is open by appointment. Visit this artist's website |
Margaret Carpenter Arnett
'Clearing Skies' - watercolor, 12x9
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Media: Watercolor, Pastel, and Mixed Media
Art and creativity have been a motivating force in my life ever since I can remember. I have painted throughout my adult life in conjunction with nursing, parenting, and other of life’s demands. In mid-life I combined my backgrounds in art and nursing to become an art therapist, a profession which I have loved and practiced for over thirty years. Now semi-retired, I am able to spend more time painting and creating as a primary activity. Largely inspired by nature, travel, and the environment, I try to capture the essence of what I see as well as the reality, and to create a feeling of depth and tranquility in my work I have expanded my medium of watercolor to pastels, mixed media and collage. I also like to make art using an abstract approach to painting stimulating images to emerge from the unconscious mind. These works represent the inner journey from a collective perspective, with a theme of personal growth and spiritual healing. Visit this artist's website |
Stephen Cheng
'Gonna Spend Some Time to Do The Things We Never Had'
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Medium: Oil and Mixed Media
I paint popular songs and famous poems that evoke memories. Memories tell who you are and how you got here. Sing the title songs, and let the lyrics guide you down memory lane. I would encourage you to substitute my stories and make them yours. My current works have abstract backgrounds that set the mood, and representational foregrounds that tell the stories. My art studio has a panoramic view of Puget Sound and the Islands. Come tour the inspirational landscapes, feel the moody paintings, and find the paintings that match your memories. They pair well with cookies and coffee. Visit this artist's website |
Sarah Dalton
'Solitude2020', 11X15, Photo transfer to beach-aged wood
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Media: Mixed Media, Photography, and Acrylics
I am inspired by how layers and time build each of us. Both my photography and paintings are layered pieces. I like to repurpose discarded materials, am attracted to textures and exploring transitions in time. And I want each piece to be unique. I use multiple images, collage materials, and substrates to tell my story about the subject. I use pieces of wood I find on the beach, the inside of aluminum cans, cracked surfaces, metal leaf, or a painting. My paintings are multiple layers using mixed media. Visit the artist's website |
Greg DuGAN
Afternoon Read, 10 x 8, watercolor
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Medium: Watercolor
Someone were to ask what type of artist I am I would probably have to say a watercolor painter, but it’s not the only medium I enjoy working in. I love to create works, both realistic and whimsical in a variety of media, including graphite, colored pencil, pen and ink, as well as watercolor. Watercolor was one of the first mediums I was introduced to and I still love its brilliant, transparent qualities. I love using watercolor with colored pencil too. The fluidity of watercolor together with the control of colored pencil I find a great fit for the type of subjects I like interpret in my work. Visit this artist's website |
melanie dugan
"Marzipan" 8 x10 in colored pencil
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Medium: Colored Pencil and Graphite
Melanie Dugan was born Melanie Liljenquist in Tacoma, Washington. She has enjoyed art ever since she could hold a pencil. She received her first pet portrait commission at the age of 14 when her junior high home room teacher noticed her talent in art and hired her to do a painting of her two cats. She also won Most Outstanding Artist in her junior high that year. She attended BYU and minored in art which gave her exposure to working in a wide variety of media. Even with the broad experience base, she still prefers to work in pencil, though she has since added colored pencil. Visit this artist's website |
Margaret horak
Red Chair in the Summertime 6x6
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Medium: Watercolor and Gouache
Margaret’s work is a collection of traveling art, in other words: this is what she does on vacation, including when vacation is spent at home. Each of these pieces of art bring back the memory of the places visited: the sights, sounds, smells and people. Margaret is especially I drawn to light, and how it is interpreted with watercolor and gouache. Margaret is a member of the Urban Sketchers, Skagit Artists and The Painted Ladies. Look for her on Facebook (marghhorak) and on Instagram (@marghorak). She also teaches watercolor classes at Ristretto, known as Wine and Watercolor Wednesdays. Visit this artist's website |
Gene Jarass
TBD
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Ron King
'Ascention' - stratomorphic rendering, 18x24
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Medium: Stratomorphic Rendering
We see the world in layers of truthful representation, but what if our vision was opened to the shadows of the truth beyond the real? My art is the unknown just beyond the familiar. I begin with a photograph and then go deep into the image itself to free the restless phantasmagorias within the still life. Through Stratomorphic Rendering, a digital media technique that involves painstakingly working through multiple artistically enhanced layers of each image, I coax out the heart of each piece to deliver a visual experience that offers more than reality. Visit this artist's website |
mark lawson
Raku Vessel – 12”x10”
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Medium: Clay
Mark’s recent relocation to Skagit Valley has allowed for the establishment of his own studio with a view of Cultus Mountain. Nature has always played a major part in his creations. Over time, he has been drawn to ceramics because of the wide range of possibilities clay provides. Currently, Mark is experimenting with a variety of techniques in hand building and wheel throwing to create both decorative and utilitarian pieces. In addition to traditional kiln firing, Mark is also continuing with pit and raku firing. His pieces are decorated and glazed using unique combinations discovered through his willingness to experiment. Visit this artists website |
Jennifer McGill
'Island Time'
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Medium: Oil Painting
Jennifer looks beyond the ordinary, seeking to tell visual stories of places she has experienced and drawn to anything vintage with a bit of rust or patina. Jennifer attended The Art Institute of Chicago and The American Academy of Art, graduating with honors from the Academy in 1990. During her final year, Jennifer received the coveted Union League Scholarship for Fine Art. Jennifer has received numerous prestigious art + design awards, and won a range of art competitions. Her work is worldwide with collectors, products and installations. . Visit this artist's website |
brenna Jael Nies
Book Sample
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Medium: Books & Paper, Drawing
I’ve been drawing and making books all of my life and am heavily influenced by the flora of the Salish Sea. After 25 years of rustic living in the San Juan Islands, I landed right on Morris Street in La Conner where I’m trying to create a book arts scene with virtually no financing. So far, it’s been pretty fun! Visit this artist's website |
kelly Welch
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Medium: Colored Pencil/Graphite Pencil
My earliest memories include drawing, whenever and wherever I could. I have had a love affair with creating art my entire life. While my work has included nearly every subject matter available, I have always enjoyed capturing the emotion displayed in the human face. I am currently putting together a book featuring my colored pencil portraits entitled, “It’s Written On Their Faces”. (The Color Of Emotion). My work has been featured globally in “CP Treasures Vol 6, Colored Pencil Masterworks From Around The Globe”. Additionally, my work has been published 4 times in the last year. |
