Authentic carved bone seal and crab sculpture, intricately designed to showcase the exquisite artistry and craftsmanship of skilled artisans. The seal’s delicate eyes and fins and the crab’s textured legs bring these marine creatures to life, making them not only artistic representations but also unique collectibles that celebrate nature’s beauty. This sculpture serves as a stunning focal point in any space, inviting admiration and sparking conversation about the rich history and cultural significance behind such traditional art forms.
Real ivory is dense and solid; it does not have the tiny black or brown pinprick holes or lines caused by blood vessels found in bone.
Real ivory feels heavy, dense, and remarkably cold when you touch it to a sensitive part of your skin (like your cheek) before it warms up slowly.
Genuine ivory or bone will not melt if tested with a hot pin prick.
Look for tiny intersecting curved lines or diamond shapes (crosshatching). These are visible on flat or cross-section cuts of real mammoth ivory.
Synthetic resin often shows repeating patterns, tiny air bubbles, or raised mold lines that don’t appear on hand-carved organic pieces.
Vintage solid silver vases with aged patina offer a timeless elegance. Each piece tells a unique story, showcasing the artisanal craftsmanship that has stood the test of time. The intricate designs and delicate detailing worn by the years add character, making them not just decorative items, but cherished heirlooms that invite admiration. Their muted luster, softened by age, complements both classic and contemporary styles, creating a stunning focal point, whether displayed individually or in a curated arrangement.
The signed dichroic vase, a stunning example of contemporary art glass, captures and reflects light in mesmerizing ways, emphasizing its unique color-shifting properties that change depending on the angle of view. This exquisite piece, skillfully crafted by a talented artisan, serves as a striking decorative item and embodies the rich tradition of glassmaking techniques. Its vibrant hues, including deep blues and brilliant greens, blend to create an enchanting interplay of color, making it a perfect centerpiece for any room or an impressive gift for art enthusiasts. The signature etched into the base elevates the vase’s value, making it a cherished collectible with its own story.
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Fairweather House and Gallery has become one of the historic Gilbert District’s sought-after destinations, offering an ever-changing, amazing visual experience.– Seaside Signal, 2006
I craft my baskets using diverse elements like driftwood, roots, rattan, cedar, seagrass, and grapevines, working across styles ranging from Appalachian, Shaker, and Nantucket to freeform designs. Outside of dyeing reed, prepping kits, and teaching basketry, –Vicky McGath, basket textile artist
Wood Rolling Pin Handled Basket
For 40 years, I have been crafting baskets and leading basketry classes. My journey began in Seaside, Oregon.–Vicky McGath, basket weaver.
I also spend my time as a graphic designer, photographer, and piano instructor, as well as teaching classes in basketry. I served as President of the Beachweavers Basket Guild.
Large Twined Basket with Wood Beads
ROUND STORAGE BASKET WITH WOOD BASE and SEAGRASS
Beautifully crafted storage baskets combine functionality with elegance, featuring a sturdy structure that offers stability and a touch of natural charm. The intricate weaving enhances Vicky McGath’s series’ aesthetic appeal while providing durability, making them perfect for organizing a variety of items. Their versatile design complements a range of decor styles, from rustic to modern, while promoting an eco-friendly lifestyle. Vicky MaGath’s baskets embrace the seamless blend of form and function that adds beauty to your home decor. –Fairweather House and Gallery review
A premier source for stylish, chic, one-of-a-kind livable furnishings, unexpected original art, and the most extraordinary accessories. Art glass, paintings, photography, wood, stone, bronze, sculpture, ceramics, textiles, and jewelry.
Fairweather House and Gallery has become one of the historic Gilbert District’s sought-after destinations, offering an ever-changing, amazing visual experience.–Seaside Signal, 2006
Vintage Ficks and Reed high-quality bamboo armchair upholstered in luxurious chenille, featuring contrast piping applied in soft suede. The intricate weaving of the bamboo showcases the artistry of vintage craftsmanship, while the plush chenille provides an inviting texture. A timeless piece seamlessly blends classic design with contemporary flair, making it a perfect addition to both modern and traditional interiors. Two available.
Carved wood high-end designer armchair featuring an intricate tree limb (faux bois) design, which beautifully showcases the craftsmanship and artistry involved in its creation. This vintage piece, with its elegant rush seat and meticulously hand-woven cane back, not only adds a touch of sophistication to any room but also offers fine style. With two available from a fellow designer, these unique armchairs are perfect for collectors looking to enhance their living space with a striking conversation piece that connects nature with refined design.
A premier source for stylish, chic, one-of-a-kind livable furnishings, unexpected original art, and the most extraordinary accessories. Art glass, paintings, photography, wood, stone, bronze, sculpture, ceramics, and jewelry.
Fairweather House and Gallery has become one of the historic Gilbert District’s sought-after destinations, offering an ever-changing, amazing visual experience.–Seaside Signal, 2006
Find where interior design transcends decorating, creating peaceful coastal homes that merge everyday dreams with essential humanity, friendship, and beauty.
Signature gnarled driftwood bench. An extraordinary Fairweather icon.
Selecting products and furnishings from showrooms is available exclusively to verified design professionals like interior designers and architects.
Providing fine quality goods from the high-end industry “to the trade” for over twenty years.
The Gallery and its Allied Member of A.S.I.D., the American Society of Interior Designers, facilitate access to an extensive range of high-quality, curated items and ensure that a professional can provide innovative solutions. Key aspects include exclusive access to custom items.
Interior design books offer a tangible, immersive experience. They provide professionally curated photography, offering unmatched tactile and visual value. A book invites exploration and appreciation of the intricacies of design, highlighting innovative styles, color palettes, and textures. The book serves as a reminder of the expertise and craftsmanship poured into its pages, making it a cherished addition to any design enthusiast’s collection. These books include insightful essays from design experts, enriching understanding of design principles and trends and creating a comprehensive experience that transcends mere visuals. With their enduring appeal, hardcover interior design books become sources of inspiration. –D. Fairweather, A.S.I.D., Allied member, American Society of Interior Designers.
Their stunning design not only attracts the eye but also sparks conversations, making them perfect additions to a coffee table or bookshelf. These books serve as more than just reading material; they become focal points in a room, adding a layer of warmth, depth, and character to your actual physical living space. Each one tells its own story, from the intricate cover art to the textured pages within, inviting you to explore worlds beyond your own. A well-placed book can create an atmosphere of sophistication and intellectual curiosity, enriching the overall aesthetic and ambiance of your home environment. –D. Fairweather, interior design guest lecture notes, Bassist College.
Industry experts curate printed design books and typically feature extensive, multi-page deep dives into specific properties. These meticulously crafted works offer not only high-quality visuals but also insightful commentary through the evolution of design concepts. A complete narrative of a space comes together to create a cohesive environment, while also understanding the cultural and social impacts that influenced the design choices. Books include case studies that illustrate real-world applications of design principles, providing invaluable lessons for both aspiring and seasoned professionals in the field. –D. Fairweather, course notes as interior design adjunct professor, PCC.
And now, through July 26, one entire shelf of selected designer books is reduced to $20 each !!!
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Fairweather House and Gallery has become one of the historic Gilbert District’s sought-after destinations, offering an ever-changing, amazing visual experience.–Seaside Signal, 2006
Representing a collection of fine art by an exceptional group of regional artists for over twenty years. From traditional to transitional, contemporary to realism, impressionism to emerging art.
Meticulous displays, like none other, with disciplined attention to design perspectives. Find harmony in exquisite materials, combined with the spirit of many artists who know how to apply the mark of being in the Northwest.
Find where interior design transcends decorating, creating peaceful coastal homes that merge everyday dreams with essential humanity, friendship, and beauty.
Through July 26 is a group show at Fairweather House and Gallery in Seaside. Artist Nick Brakel has 3 new paintings in the show, just finished up after many nights of painting until sunrise. The first two are a bit bigger than usual, measuring 24″x 30″.
These are all oil paintings with a bit of mixed media and hints of oil-based gold (the rose gold sunset is more than a hint). The artist is obsessed with Klimt, so sue me, you can’t take away my gold paint! Anyway, it was a lot of fun, and a lot of work, and I’m somewhat biased to the Blue Sunflower house painting.–Nick Brakel
My paintings are primarily oil, but they also beautifully incorporate mixed-media elements. Often, I begin with a small painting in a watercolor sketchbook, striving to capture the scene on-site when possible. These intimate studies are created using highly pigmented artist-quality watercolor crayons and watercolor, allowing me to express the essence of the moment. The combination of these heartfelt small painting studies and several on-site photos deeply informs my larger paintings, reflecting the emotional journey of the experience.–Nick Brakel
For my canvases, I’ve always reveled in tinting the gesso to a color beyond mere white; it sparks my creativity! I embrace pre-stretched and gessoed canvas, then layer it with a delightful wash of tinted acrylic. I dive into the process by boldly blocking out the larger compositional elements with that beautifully tinted gesso, sketching in intricate details with vibrant, highly pigmented watercolor crayons. Then comes the exhilarating part—I begin adding luscious oil paints. I start with water-soluble oils, and as I build up more thickness on the canvas, I seamlessly transition to traditional Gamblin oil paints or other exquisite oils. For the three new paintings created for this show, I enhanced the highlights with iridescent paint, accentuating the beauty with highly pigmented Sennelier Gold Oil Bar and Gamblin Rich Gold oil paint, delicately thinned with lavender spike oil. I dedicated countless 10- to 12-hour days, pouring my heart and soul into these paintings, indulging in all-nighters over several weeks to bring them to life (a thrilling journey, albeit laborious and intense). –Nick Brakel
I had landscape books by Egon Schiele, Gustav Klimt, Edvard Munch, and Vincent Van Gogh sprawled around me, a riot of genius in my studio, as I unleashed these paintings. Their audacious expressionist and post-impressionist mark-making techniques screamed out to me, tempting me into a bold dance of colors. The contrasting color theory blared in these paintings—look at Van Gogh, who wielded it with reckless brilliance! But I have my own game plan, too: I dive deep into the tantalizing theory of adjacent colors, perhaps even more fiercely. This was the playground of Delacroix and Klimt, dissected in my cherished Klimt landscape book. Forget painting just the local color; that’s for the timid! Instead, I blend that color with its audacious neighbors on the color wheel, layering in small post-impressionist strokes. This electrifying technique dares to brighten and amplify the colors beyond the mundane, creating a visual feast rather than just slapping down the color as it’s supposed to be. –-Nich Brakel
Delacroix revolutionized color theory in the 19th century by championing the emotional and optical power of color over strict classical draftsmanship.
He is famously credited with developing a double-triangle diagram—in which primary and secondary colors interlock, placing exact complements directly opposite one another.
Klimt was an Austrian symbolist painter and a founding member of the Vienna Secession movement. He is celebrated for his masterpieces, “ornate, intricate patterns” and striking Symbolism.
Klimt was also an accomplished landscape painter, often capturing the tranquil countryside.
Munch’s works were associated with Symbolism. Symbolist painters believed that art should reflect an emotion or idea rather than represent the natural world in the objective, quasi-scientific manner embodied by Realism and Impressionism.
Egon Schiele was an Austrian painter. His work is noted for its intensity and its rawness. The twisted shapes and the expressive line that characterize Schiele’s paintings and drawings mark the artist as an early exponent of post-expressionism.
Artists Jan Shield, Nick Brakel, Bev Drew Kindley, Paul Brent, and Rosemary Klein during a First Saturday Art Walk at Fairweather’s.
Nick Brakel started his BFA at The College of Visual Arts in St. Paul, MN. I left after my foundational studies tofocus on landscape painting on the North Shore of Lake Superior and eventually finished my BFA at the University of Wisconsin.
Upon moving to Portland, I participated in The Print Arts Northwest Emerging Printmakers Residency. I also interned at Atelier Meridian Printmaking Studio for several years. I am continuing to pursue my art full-time. — Nick Brakel.
A premier source for stylish, chic, one-of-a-kind livable furnishings, unexpected original art, and the most extraordinary accessories. Art glass, paintings, photography, wood, stone, bronze, sculpture, ceramics, and jewelry.
Fairweather House and Gallery has become one of the historic Gilbert District’s sought-after destinations, offering an ever-changing, amazing visual experience.–Seaside Signal, 2006
Representing a collection of fine art by an exceptional group of regional artists for over twenty years. From traditional to transitional, contemporary to realism, impressionism to emerging art.
Meticulous displays, like none other, with disciplined attention to design perspectives. Find harmony in exquisite materials, combined with the spirit of many artists who know how to apply the mark of being in the Northwest.
Find where interior design transcends decorating, creating peaceful coastal homes that merge everyday dreams with essential humanity, friendship, and beauty.
