Just in from Toni Avery.

“Summer Fog” by Toni Avery 40×40

Coastal fog usually occurs in the spring and summer when conditions begin to warm up, but the sea (which warms more slowly) stays relatively cold.

This fog usually goes away soon after sunrise when temperatures start to climb. 
 
 

Toni Avery is an artist working primarily in the Pacific Northwest. Her images reflect the range and diversity of the surrounding landscapes. After receiving her Arts degree from Marylhurst University, Toni worked as a Design Consultant but was never far from her love of painting.

Toni’s artwork is included in many private collections. It is in many public collections, such as Kaiser Permanente’s “Healing Artwork Collection,” on display throughout their medical office system, including the Westside Medical Center. In addition, her work was selected as part of the permanent art collection on display in the Seaside Convention Center.

Something inside me wants to recapture those times and I believe that is why I am fascinated by the contrast and color there may be in a shadow, or the defining opposition of a streak of light cutting through the cool darkness of the shade; the world at its most basic level. I find the greatest joy in color, texture, shadow and light. Not perfection, but rather imperfections, limitations and nuances that bring meaning.

My paintings are an echo of times past and of things that never change; a reflection in a stream or shaded pathway can remind us of our experiences surrounded by nature’s wonder or its fragile future.
-Toni Avery, N.W. artist

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Fairweather House and Gallery has become one of the historic Gilbert District’s sought-after destinations offering an ever-changing unique visual experience.” — Seaside Signal

Just in from Bill Baily and Mike Mason for OFF THE WALL.

“Ready To Eat” is an original watercolor by Bill Baily.

Bill Baily’s subjects are fruit and vegetable compositions, which have become his signature artwork. Most recently, he has been painting acrylic abstracts. He uses watercolors, acrylics, and mixed media in creating his artwork. He currently exhibits at the Portland Art Museum’s Rental Sales Gallery, the Attic Gallery in Camas, Washington, and Fairweather House and Gallery in Seaside, Oregon.

His works are included in the annual Northwest Watercolor Society Show in Seattle, the Artists of Oregon Exhibit at the Portland Art Museum, and the biannual Watercolor Society of Oregon exhibits.

August 5, 5-7 pm

Seaside First Saturday Art Walk

Fairweather House and Gallery

612 Broadway St.

 
OFF THE WALL is an exhibition that features unusual and unexpected original art from selected N.W. artists.
Highlighting watercolors by Bill Baily
Revealing abstracts from Diane Copenhaver
Pen and ink drawings by Vanessa K. Stokes
Diecast steelwork by Bob Peterson
Welcoming the gold-enhanced work by Corina Bakke, licensed artist for the Frank Sinatra estate
Introducing Mike Mason’s pressed fauna work for a book on imaginative sea monsters
Opening reception. Accessible to the public. Artist talks by Diane Copenhaver, Anny Sears, and Vanessa K. Stokes.
Painting Demonstration by Paul Brent.
Larry Calame, Nordstrom’s pianist, provides LIVE background music.

https://fairweatherhouseandgallery.com

Fairweather House and Gallery has become one of the historic Gilbert District’s sought-after destinations offering an ever-changing unique visual experience.” — Seaside Signal

It was a stormy ocean evening, one any tried sailor would be wary of traveling in. To my bewilderment, only for an instant, when the Lichen lightning illuminated the wild and dark Pansy sky, did I observe the unknown creature I call the “Electric Sea Serpent” surface. Their gargantuan Hydrangea foliage body rippled in and out of the frothy Hydrangea petal waves. Their radiating Tulip tipped tails and scales pulsed with kinetic energy, no doubt being harnessed from the violent storm, all the way to the tip of their pollen puff antennae. With its eyes wide open and teeth barred, I knew this creature was a force to be reckoned with, but somehow, it drew me in closer and closer. Was it the red Rose trim on the mouth, the innocence of those lines, or its sheer power of magnetism...  the story continues at the Fairweather opening reception on August 5th…

A Pacific NW native, Mike Mason has dedicated life to creating art as close to the natural source material as possible. Painting by carefully arranged botanicals. With work with over 300 pieces of art including the “Floral Impressionisms,” and the “Neo Gossamer Abstract,” collections have been awarded many commissions.

For OFF THE WALL, Fairweather’s August exhibition, welcoming N.W. artist Corina Bakke.

“Gold and Mauve Ocean Sunset” mixed media by Corina Bakke.

Corina’s current works feature mauve and gold resin, sea glass, agate, cut glass, mirrored glass, and sand on wood.

“Gold Sea Sparkle” mixed media by Corina Bakke

Corina Bakke is a multi-faceted entrepreneurial artist – an officially licensed artist for the Frank Sinatra estate, a featured painter for the Legacy Art Series at the 2002 Olympic Winter Games in Salt Lake City, an Emmy and ABC Network Alpha Award-winning designer, and a creative art director. Corina works in her studio in Washington state and grew up traveling to her family’s home in Seaside.

Corina Bakke was asked to work on the Fisher Communications Centennial Celebration museum exhibit commemorating Fisher’s 100 years in business. The exhibit was displayed in Seattle’s Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI). The Fisher Centennial Celebration project was a Finalist for a National Stevie Award at the American Business Awards in New York and received the International Stevie Awards Distinguished Honoree medal from the International Business Awards in Abu Dhabi.

 

 

August 5 through August 25

Fairweather House and Gallery

612 Broadway St.

OFF THE WALL is an exhibition that features unusual and unexpected original art from selected N.W. artists.
Highlighting watercolors by Bill Baily, abstracts by Diane Copenhaver, pen and ink drawings by Vanessa K. Stokes, and diecast steelwork by Bob Peterson. Welcoming the gold-enhanced work by Corina Bakke, licensed artist for the Frank Sinatra estate, and introducing Mike Mason’s pressed fauna work for a book on imaginative sea monsters. 

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https://fairweatherhouseandgallery.com

Fairweather House and Gallery has become one of the historic Gilbert District’s sought-after destinations offering an ever-changing unique visual experience.” — Seaside Signal

Just in from Nick Brakel.

“Beach at Mid-Day,” an impressionistic, abstract oil painting by Nick Brakel.

“Blue Twilight at Cannon Beach”  abstract landscape oil painting by Nick Brakel

“Cannon Beach Stormy” impressionistic abstract by Nick Brakel

Nick Brakel
Expressionist Landscapes

In all of my art, and perhaps particularly in my landscapes, I am looking to express the vibrancy and spirit of nature. Reproducing things with realism (although impressive in its way) is not where my interests lie. 
Capturing the spirit, energy and vibrant colors of nature is where my interests lie. To this end,
sometimes things need to be exaggerated, enhanced or heightened.

I am very inspired by the art of Vincent van Gogh, Edward Munch, Egon Schiele, Gustave Klimt, Pierre Bonnard, Odilon Redon and many, many others. 

Particularly the approaches of Schiele and Klimt have been of interest to me lately. They both really pushed the bounds of expressionist painting within a prescribed and well-defined form.

So, it creates this inherent tension between mark making to the point of almost
abstraction, versus the accurately portrayed landscape, portrait, or still life.

I am also very much a colorist when it comes to art. Vibrant colors are very
important to me, and are a huge part of the work of all of the artists I referenced.

The works created for the summer Fairweather Gallery shows are all oil paintings with a slight amount of mixed-media. Nick Brakel

“Oregon Sunset” abstract oil by Nick Brakel.  SOLD to a Scottsdale, AZ collector!

I started my BFA at The College of Visual Arts in St. Paul, MN. I left after my foundational studies to
focus on landscape painting and finsihed up ny BFA at the Unverisity of WIsconsin.

I later found my way into Nursing (which was my career for a number of years).

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 currently in school at PCC and enrolled in Reiki Next Step training while continuing to pursue my art.”  Nick Brakel, artist

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Key to collage images:

Top left art by Edward Munch. Top right art by Gustave Klimt.  Bottom left art by Pierre Bonnard. Bottom middle art by Odilon Redon.  Bottom right art by Vincent van Gogh.

I am very inspired by the art of Van Gogh, Edward Munch, Egon Schiele, Gustave Klimt, Pierre Bonnard, Odilon Redon and many, many others.”   Nick Brakel, artist

Fairweather House and Gallery
612 Broadway St., Seaside, Oregon
 FRAMING THE VIEW, an exhibition that highlights the 2023 summertime original art series.
Art show and sale through July 25.
 
Featuring abstract painter Nick Brakel, watercolor artist Paul Brent, oil painter Victoria Brooks, photographer Bob Kroll, glass nest maker Carolyn Lindberg, and pastel artist Gretha Lindwood.

See more @

https://fairweatherhouseandgallery.com

Fairweather House and Gallery has become one of the historic Gilbert District’s sought-after destinations offering an ever-changing unique visual experience.” — Seaside Signal

Images from FRAMING THE VIEW, art show, and sale on display through July 25.

Strike-off shows the details of a framed painting within a painting by Paul Bent. The artist has an architectural background and applies his technical drawing skills to create two-dimensional work sets in hand-selected frames,

FRAMING THE VIEW vignette #1. Framed oil paintings by Paul Brent, a seascape by Barbara Bacon Folawn, framed three-dimensional nautilus, shell encrusted mirror showing artwork in its reflection by Lieta Gratteri. Zinc, pewter, and cherry frame collection on the tabletop with silk and down accent pillows accenting the featured art on display.

Fused glass nest by Carolyn LIndberg set in an iron faux wood stand. Note the triangle theme echoed from the glass platform to the shelf style; both pieces complement the FRAMING THE VIEW exhibition theme.

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Collage images from the opening reception of FRAMING THE VIEW by Seaside First Saturday Art Walk photographer Linda Fenton-Mendenhall.  Staging by KD Fairweather, Allied Member, A.S.I.D., American Society of Interior Designers.

Top left: Artist Paul Brent offering a Painting Seaside LIVE ™ episode and presenting his artist talk.

Top right: Artist Victoria Brooks during the opening reception of FRAMING THE VIEW exhibition.

Bottom left: Wildlife photographer Bob Kroll showing his work selected for the Fairweather July show.

Bottom middle: Robin Montero introducing her hydrangeas and handmade lamp at the July show.

Bottom right: Tablescape featuring the work of Vanessa K. Stokes, Don Frank, and Janis Child. Exhibition staging by KD Fairweather.

Fairweather House and Gallery
612 Broadway St., Seaside, Oregon
 FRAMING THE VIEW, an exhibition that highlights the 2023 summertime original art series.
Art show and sale through July 25.
 
Featuring abstract painter Nick Brakel, watercolor artist Paul Brent, oil painter Victoria Brooks, photographer Bob Kroll, glass nest maker Carolyn Lindberg, and pastel artist Gretha Lindwood.

See more @

https://fairweatherhouseandgallery.com

Fairweather House and Gallery has become one of the historic Gilbert District’s sought-after destinations offering an ever-changing unique visual experience.” — Seaside Signal