Modern glass candle holders aren’t just a decor choice—they’re a statement piece demanding attention. With styles ranging from starkly minimal to outrageous, these stunning creations infuse an irresistible and creative style that stirs up class in any setting.
Colorful twisted wands of light are not just dripless but also creative. Available in vibrant colors to coordinate or to match mid-century glass candleholders that scream, “I’m here to be seen,” and are sold individually. And don’t worry, they’re unscented, so your guests will be blissfully unaware of how much you like to play with fire!
And, too, Fairweather House welcomes vintage and modern estate sale finds by fellow designers, creating a unique tapestry of styles and influences that reflect a rich history of craftsmanship. Our favorite picker is the summertime artist Paul Brent, who personally researches his selections with great care and passion, providing the Gallery with only the very best mouth-blown glass in perfect condition. His keen eye for detail and quality ensures that each piece tells its own story, inviting patrons to appreciate the artistry behind these exquisite items. In addition to glass, visitors can discover an array of carefully curated furniture and decor, all sourced from talented creators who share our commitment to excellence and innovation.
Fairweather House and Gallery
612 Broadway
In the Historic Gilbert District
Downtown Seaside
A premier source for stylish, chic, one-of-a-kind livable furnishings, unexpected art, and the most extraordinary accessories that elevate any space to new heights of sophistication and elegance. Our carefully curated selection includes exquisite glass pieces that catch the light beautifully, stunning paintings that evoke deep emotions, and striking photography that captures the essence of life. We also offer an array of natural materials, such as rich wood and timeless stone, alongside luxurious bronze sculptures that serve as captivating focal points in any room. Additionally, our collection of ceramics showcases intricate designs and craftsmanship. At the same time, our selection of unique jewelry adds a personal touch, making it the perfect spot for anyone looking to enrich their home or express their individuality through distinctive decor.
They see possibilities everywhere and are constantly taking in information that becomes fodder for creative expression.
Rich Brooks Artist Statement Colors of Provence
Rich Brooks confesses up front that he is a Wildlife and Landscape Photographer. He loves the challenge of capturing beautiful images in extreme conditions. Capturing Alaskan grizzly bears catching salmon or heavy snowfall in Yosemite is their happy place. Yet, his exhibition is an example of breaking out of your mold. It’s about finding art or Inspiration in the world around us.
In the Spring of 2024, he was staying in Beaumont de Pertuis. It is a small hilltop village in the Provence region of France. He was there to support his wife, a professional impressionistic oil painter, during her artist residency. Other artists were contemporary artists.
Due to punishing luggage constraints, he was shackled to a single camera body and a lone lens.
As if that creative prison wasn’t enough, the poppies and lavender refused to bloom. Wildlife appeared to vanish into thin air. He felt trapped, face-to-face with an unforgiving creative wall.
One fateful morning, he found himself at a sidewalk café, nursing a cappuccino as if it were a lifeline. He gazed at the weathered wood. The flaking paint of the shutter beside him was a reminder of stories waiting to be uncovered.
Weathered wood, rusty nails, and layers of peeled paint ignited a fierce inspiration in him. This was a raw testament to the beauty found in decay and neglect. It challenged the very definition of art.
Mother Nature was passionately crafting a breathtaking contemporary masterpiece, infused with vibrant textures and dazzling bursts of color.
His audacious mission was to seize the stunning yet provocative modern art. It sprawled across the doors and shutters. He challenged the mundane with every captured frame.
His mission was to joyfully document the stunning modern art found on Beaumont de Pertuis’ aged doors and shutters.. He captured a couple of hundred vibrant images.
The photos were taken hand-held, showcasing him standing, crouching, stretching up, or lying down with enthusiasm. Some locals, feeling protective, reported him to the mayor’s office, mistaking his artistic exploration for a burglary layout.
Rich cheerfully states, “Inspiration for our art is all around us.
Sometimes all you need is a cappuccino at a sidewalk café in France! Cheers.”
They measure 24″ x 18″. They often get mistaken for metal prints. Nevertheless, these are superior high-end archival prints mounted on DiBond.
This meticulous, labor-intensive process guarantees exceptional detail and vibrant color, yielding results that are truly archival.
The prints boast a stunning 3-dimensional look that sets them apart. Rich uses a large TIFF file image that is printed on high-end photographic paper.
The print is mounted on Di-Bond and then sealed. Dibond is two sheets of aluminum with a poly core.
It has vibrant colors with a very stable and perfectly flat substrate. The image can be cleaned like a computer screen. It can be mounted in a frame, if desired.
A metal print is the more economical choice favored by many photographers. Yet, metal prints do not have archival qualities and are deficient in depth of detail and color range.
Creative people love to expose themselves to new experiences, sensations, and states of mind — and this openness is a significant predictor of creative output.
They view all of life as an opportunity for self-expression.
Nietzsche believed that one’s life and the world should be viewed as a work of art.
Creative types may be more likely to see the world this way, and to constantly seek opportunities for self-expression in everyday life.
Fairweather House and Gallery
612 Broadway Street
Creative Class
An exhibition
August 2nd through August 25th
Introducing Jennifer Quan’s wire sculpture.
Revealing archival Provence works by Rich Brooks.
Welcoming sand dollar mosaic artist Mimi Cernyar Fox.
Highlighting painter and summertime resident artist Paul Brent.
Welcoming local photographer Steve A. Bash and his new abstract collage works.
Embracing painting with flowers, artist Mike Mason created an artful “dog days of summer”.
Showcasing current work by mixed-media artist and gold work embroidery artist Liz Luther
Liz Luther grew up fishing for rainbow trout in the lakes of eastern Washington. In this piece she’s used traditional couching techniques with modern colored metal threads to embroider a big ol’ rainbow leaping from the water in pursuit of a green dragonfly. The dragonfly is composed of real miniature shells Liz collected on the beaches of Seaside, with wings separately stitched on silk organza, then attached to the piece and bent into place. This style of 3-D embroidery makes it look like the dragonfly is above the fabric.
Who knows–maybe the dragonfly will escape the leaping trout this time.
Here are the pieces I delivered for your August exhibition.
Magical Kelp Forest: In this piece, Liz used techniques and materials popular in the 17th century in England. Silk-wrapped coiled wires form the stalks and leaves of the kelp, lit by sunbeams of long strands of very fine silk and gold threads. The school of fish are real beetle wings (elytra) from Asia with colored purl tails. The bed of tiny seashells comes from closer to home–the Cove right here in Seaside where Liz beachcombs at low tide. All together, the piece displays a modern impressionistic take on a traditional 3-D embroidery style called stumpwork.
Fairweather House and Gallery
612 Broadway Street
Creative Class.
Introducing Jennifer Quan’s wire sculptures and archival Provence works by Rich Brooks.
Welcoming sand dollar mosaic artist Mimi Cernyar Fox.
Welcoming back local photographer Steve A. Bash, who will show his new abstract collage works.
Embracing painting with flowers, artist Mike Mason’s new work features a dog day tug-of-war.
Revealing current work by mixed-media artist and gold work embroidery artist Liz Luther.
Fairweather House and Gallery is a premier source for stylish, chic, one-of-a-kind livable furnishings, unexpected art, and the most extraordinary accessories—glass, paintings, photography, wood, stone, bronze, sculpture, ceramics, and jewelry.
Representing fine art by an exceptional group of regional artists for over nineteen years.
From traditional to transitional, contemporary to realism, and from Impressionism to emerging art.
NW emerging artist Jennifer Quan passionately creates sculptures using hand-knit wire, seamlessly intertwining extra materials like woven copper. Her mesmerizing work delves deep into the resilience of seeds, while also thoughtfully examining the beauty of pods. She is fueled by inspiration from the natural landscape. She draws from its rich narratives. Her artistic vision transforms into a captivating dialogue with nature.
With great care, Jennifer Quan employs various techniques using copper and enameled wire. Each piece reflects her delicate blending of different metals, resulting in experimental finishes that invite deep contemplation.
Jennifer Quan’s work emerges from a place of inspiration and reflection, resonating with viewers on a profound level. It will be lovingly showcased at Fairweather’s in August, as part of a special exhibition celebrating emerging artists.
Jennifer Quan is inspired by the natural landscape, drawing from its rich narratives. Her artistic vision unfolds into a captivating dialogue with nature.
Her sculptures tenderly evoke a heartfelt connection to botany, archaeology, and the breathtaking wonders of natural forms.
Fairweather House and Gallery
612 Broadway Street
In the Historic Gilbert District
Downtown Seaside, Oregon
Creative Class.
Introducing Jennifer Quan’s wire sculptures.
Showcasing archival Provence works by Rich Brooks.
Welcoming sand dollar mosaic artist Mimi Cernyar Fox.
New creative work by collage photographer Steve A. Bash and mixed-media artist Liz Luther.
Fairweather House and Gallery is a premier source for stylish, chic, one-of-a-kind livable furnishings, unexpected art, and the most extraordinary accessories—glass, paintings, photography, wood, stone, bronze, sculpture, ceramics, and jewelry.
Representing fine art by an exceptional group of regional artists for over nineteen years.
From traditional to transitional, contemporary to realism, and from Impressionism to emerging art.
In this work, titled “Blu Harbor,” I passionately capture the essence of life as a vibrant, poetic piece. I achieve this through the conceptual, mesmerizing arrangement of sand dollar mosaics. Additionally, the spirited brushwork brings to life graceful marine birds. Both species are teetering on the brink of extinction. An unwavering hope drives me. I aim to ignite a flame of awareness and action for their survival.
$ 3800.
Bird Watcher mosaic by Mimi Cernyar-Fox $1200
The Enchantment of Marine Life
My current artwork is inspired by my surroundings, where I am immersed in the mystery of marine life. I have been to sea with the commercial fishermen and as a mariner’s wife, I know intimately the impact the ocean can have on one’s soul. Inspired by the sea and the seabirds that dive into her waters for their food, I have used these paintings and mosaics to tell a little bit of their story.
From white-winged scooters to some species of seagull, the number of everyday marine birds here has plummeted dramatically in recent decades, and so has their food. Many of the shorebirds are down 20% or more from 1970, according to a story in the July 2014 Seattle Times. The reasons have varied, ranging from climate change and shoreline development to marine pollution and predation.
We know many species of gull are born and live in Alaska until they begin to migrate. Oftentimes, it is just the native people and the mariners who see the seabirds in hosts of numbers. However, new studies have shown that our marine birds are in serious decline, including some species of gull.
This decline is not just a statistic for me—it is a lived reality that echoes through the salt air and across the shifting tides. With awe at the resilience of ocean life, I am compelled to capture their fleeting beauty in the vibrant spirit of my work.
With my sand dollar mosaics, I utilize the sand dollars that the gulls have eaten as an environmental symbol of the decline in food for the birds and the need to take care of the sea.
The sand dollar mosaics and my paintings of the sea and marine birds are in many collections throughout the USA, including the Hatfield Marine Science Center.
With these works of art, I hope to bring enchantment into daily life, delighting the spirit and charming the heart.” Mini Cernyar-Fox
I have been a prolific artist and a dreamer since childhood; I loved to draw and paint. I attended high school at the Benedictine Sisters’ Monastery, where I began serious studies in music, art, and poetry.
This was the foundation that enabled me to fulfill my dream of becoming an artist. As an adult, I pursued traditional training while earning my master’s degree at WSU.
I have explored a wide range of topic matter over the years. I have settled on images inspired by my surroundings.
Welcoming award-winning North West artist Mimi Cernyar-Fox to the Fairweather Gallery on August 2!
About the artist:
1992-1994 -Theology and Philosophy / Mount Angel Seminary (Saint Benedict, OR)
1991 – Master’s of Fine Art / Washington State University (Pullman, WA)
1984 – Bachelor’s of Fine Art / Pacific Northwest College of Art (Portland, OR)
National/International Exhibitions
Paris, France, 2007-2009: Galerie Etienne De Causans, Rue de Seine-75006.
New Expressionist Painting from Pacific Northwest USA, Solo, Seattle, WA 110, 2017-2020.
New York, NY, USA 1990: St. Mark’s Cathedral, Christian Paintings, Solo.
Collective Visions Gallery. Bremerton, WA 2019-2021.
Coos Art Museum, Coos Bay, OR. Solo Exhibition. Spiritual Paintings of Faith and Hope, 2024.
Solo Exhibitions and Installations
2024: Coos Art Museum, Coos Bay, OR. Spiritual Paintings of Faith and Hope.
2024: First Presbyterian Church Chapel Gallery, Portland, OR, painting From the Holy Well
2023: Mt. Angel Abbey – Library, Mt. Angel, OR
2021- 2019: Installation of paintings at CVG Gallery, Bremerton, WA.
2019: Installation of paintings at Hatfield Marine Science Center, Newport, OR, “O Water, Water Everywhere”.
2018: November themes show: Water, Water Everywhere, paintings, Gallery 110, Seattle, WA.
2018: July themes show: The Mudflats, paintings and painted shell mosaic, Gallery 110, Seattle, WA
2016: Wings Over the Sea, 40 paintings and drawings installation, Newport Visual Arts Center/OCCA, Newport, OR
2015: A Voice for the Marine Birds, July Show 2015, oils and mixed media, Ryan Art Gallery, Lincoln City, OR
2013: The Coast A New Vision, installation of Sand dollar mosaic & painting, OCCA -Newport Center for the Visual Arts, Newport, OR
2009: The Artist Goes To Sea II, oils, Installation, Brian Marki Fine Art and Frame, Portland, OR 97232
2008-2009: American In Paris, paintings from the Paris experience, Gallerie Ettenne De Causans, 25 Rue De Seine, Paris, France
2007: A Light In The Distance, 18 paintings for Peace and Compassion. Gallerie Etienne De Causans, 25 rue de seine-7500 Paris
2006: The Artist Goes to Sea, Paintings and Drawings, Brian Markie Fine Art and Frame, Portland, OR 97232
Group- Juried Exhibitions
2022: Extinction 2022, International call by Biofrin, painting: A Transitory Moment.
2021: CVG 2021, first place cash award in painting: “Enough Is Enough”, juror Michael D’Alessandro. CVG Bremerton, WA statewide competition
2020: Blackfish Gallery, Portland, OR. Love Politic in the Gallery & online October through November. Rowboat Gallery, Pacific City, Oregon, (new work).
2019: The Annual CVG show in Bremerton’s Collective Visions Gallery Expressions West 2019, Coos Art Museum. Selected works by Judith Schlichting, Rowboat Gallery, Coos Art Museum, Expressions West 2019, American Gothic, Pacific Northwest, exhibited.
2018: Selected work by Judith Schlichting, Rowboat Gallery, Pacific City, OR. Selected work by Jennifer Pepin, Sea and Rock series, Pepin Gallery, Portland, Oregon
Duets, Women Artists of Washington State Gallery, Seattle, WA
Publications and Collections
2024: Mount Angel Abbey, Saint Benedict, OR
2022: Extinction, The colorful glossy A4 catalog online groups smart exhibition, Ontario, Canada
2019: Installation of my paintings for their private collection. Hatfield Marine Science Center & Guin Library – purchased 10 paintings.
2017: Nancy Jane Reid, director of the Center for Visual Arts, collection, Newport, OR
2009, Paris France: “A Light In The Distance” publications: PARISCOP, Paris,lle-de-France, and L’oficiel des Spectacles du Mercredi 17 au mardi 23 octobre
2008: Featured artist, painter, for the Monarch Sculpture Park, Olympia, WA
Many Private Collections and Publications throughout the USA
Morgan Lohman/Lohman Helicopter, Private Collection, Worley, ID. 2025
Milo Lohman, Private Collection, Shaw Island, WA. 2025
Benedictine Sisters of Mt. Angel Nationwide Magazine “Reflections”. 2009-2024.
Nancy Jane Reid, private collection, 2008 -2017
Hatfield Marine Science Center, Collection-8 pieces, Newport, OR
Lisa Van Dam collection, Alyn, WA 2020
Linfield College, permanent collection, McMinnville, OR
Mount Angel Abbey, permanent collection, St Benedict (Mt. Angel, OR)
Art professor Paul Missal Collection, Portland, OR. George Brandt Coll. (founder of Gallery 110 Seattle)
Featured: KOMO4 News: “Green” art YouTube, September 19, 2018
30-year member with Oregon Coast Council for the Arts, installations at the Visual Art Center, Newport, OR
Periscope publication, Paris, France 2007-9
Featured artist 2009-2015, Portland Metro Magazine, Brian Marki Gallery, Portland, OR
I am pleased to share that I won the “Best of Show” award in a 2025 recent virtual exhibition. I consider it a privilege to introduce myself to an experienced and authentic person. I genuinely appreciate your representation of my work.
I have been a prolific artist and a dreamer since childhood; I loved to draw and paint. I grew up singing, baking, riding, and raising horses.
Growing up on our farm came with many responsibilities. The experience instilled in me a deep respect for nature. It gave me a compassionate understanding of creation and a confidence in hard work.
This foundation laid the groundwork for me to fulfill my dream of becoming an artist. As an adult, I have explored a wide range of topics over the years. I have settled on images inspired by my surroundings.
You have priority over my artwork in Seaside. I know you are the best person to represent me and do justice to my art. — Mimi
The Fairweather Gallery is grateful to Mimi Cernyar-Fox for offering herself as an artist-in-residence. She brings specific skills to the Gallery and comes to us through a recommendation. She took the time, conducted the research, had some luck with work that resonated with our gallerist, and showed tenacity. This relationship will be both optional and mutually beneficial.
Fairweather House and Gallery
612 Broadway Street
Creative Class.
Introducing Jennifer Quan’s wire sculptures and archival Provence works by Rich Brooks.
Welcoming sand dollar mosaic artist Mimi Cernyar-Fox.
Highlighting painter Paul Brent, abstract photographer Steve Bash, botanical artist Mike Mason, and mixed-media artist Liz Luther.
Fairweather House and Gallery is a premier source for stylish, chic, one-of-a-kind livable furnishings, unexpected art, and the most extraordinary accessories—glass, paintings, photography, wood, stone, bronze, sculpture, ceramics, and jewelry.
Representing a collection of fine art by an exceptional group of regional artists for over nineteen years.
From traditional to transitional, contemporary to realism, and from Impressionism to emerging art.
