Because they’re better.
Q: What is raku, you ask? A: Raku is a process of taking a piece glowing red from the kiln (a type of oven that produces temperatures sufficient to complete severe chemical changes) and placing the art piece…
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Bev Drew Kindley. Inspired. En Plein Air for FALL RETREAT, an exhibition opening Oct. 3rd.
Autumn Trail En Plein Air painting by Bev Drew Kindley. “The en plein air experience is for me a much richer, more satisfying way of learning about nature while being immersed in the outdoors–even when the weather isn’t ideal or…
INVASIVE SPECIES, a backstory.
Invasive Species, steel ribbon and driftwood sculpture by Robert McWhirter Origin of “Invasive Species”, steel and driftwood sculpture “Invasive Species” was an idea of combining natural building materials with completely unnatural materials to produce something fluid and unique. After receiving…
A very special giveaway by Billie Johnstone, artist.
Billie Johnstone has a history of working with children and their families as a school social worker and clinical practitioner. After retirement from the Tacoma School District, she returned to South Africa, finding the lives of children overwhelmingly horrific. She pledged…
What is an atelier, you ask?
Answer: Atelier is the French word for “workshop”, and in English is used primarily for the workshop of an artist in the fine or decorative arts, where a principal master and a number of assistants, students, and apprentices worked together…
The 2014 finale from artist Paul Brent Painting Seaside LIVE (TM).
Well done, Paul! Original watercolor to highlight the North Coast Land Conservancy “party of the summer.” Thank you for the memories. Paul Brent is a Fairweather artist whose work has become internationally known to represent the coastal lifestyle. From his…
What is the thought process when selecting an exhibition title, you ask?
A: Using the current exhibition, given the title: SOLITUDE, opening at Fairweather’s November 1st during the Seaside First Saturday Art Walk event, the thought process, in an artist’s mind, was as if to say: “I am alone. This is my…
What’s trending in fall jewerly, you ask?
What inspires the contemporary artisan Celtic jewelry designer, Mary Hurst. For Fall a “sea” change from the polished sterling seen in the summer designs to the trend of the timeless appeal of pewter, copper and vermeil (gold plate over copper) and hammered…