Giving back....Mr. Michael Gotz and M. Dianna Shyne

An artist I have so much admiration for was married three years or so ago to the love of her life.
He is an artist, too, a jazz musician.
He has become ill with a scary blood disease and we all hope and pray that he whips this thing and they can get back to their happy lives together.
For now, though, we need to quickly pull together. this Sunday evening at Bakes Place n Bellevue, I am going to be joining other friends of Dianna Shyne and her husband, Michael Gotz.

Let's come together. Let's have some excellent music and great food at Bakes this coming Sunday evening. We will have some great items, so come, bring your wallet and your heart, and have some fun while raising a few dollars to help Michael with his treatment.
Who will join me??? Please let me know here!

Back in the studio!

I am excited to work on pieces commissioned by such wonderful people I met at the Samish Art Festival. I have many new ideas I am looking forward to doing as well! Will post them as they come!

Yikes! Over 1300 blog views! Thank you!

Art Fest Booth! I wish I had taken more and better pictures of the booth. It was busy, the fair was very, very successful, and nearly half the paintings went to wonderful homes of truly lovely and fun people!

Saturday Morning back yard dry run before Art Fest with very skilled, loving, dear friends!

Warning! No attempt at even trying to wear makeup this morning. But mimosas were great so it didn't seem to matter!

Pike Place Day Dream 22 inches by 28 inches Acrylic on deep wrapped canvas

Live Fully 30 in by 30 in Acrylic on deep wrapped canvas

Dinner Guest! 8in by 8 in Acrylic on wrapped deep canvas -SOLD!

Forest 8in by 8 in Acrylic on deep wrapped canvas

White Doggy - 12 in by 12 in Acrylic on deep wrapped canvas - SOLD!

Samish Island South View 4"x12" -SOLD!

Perfect for that small place where you need a window! Kitchen? Cubical? Across from your bed at eye level?

SeaScape- 8"x10" Acrylic on deep wrapped canvas

Sweetpeas Small 8"x8"-SOLD!

-SOLD! I will be at The 18th Annual Samish Island Arts Festival will be held on Saturday, July 26, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Samish Island Community Center." SweetPeas-- 24 in by 11 3/4 in.

One week from tomorrow! No boat ride required. Drive onto Samish Island, about 45 min from Everett. Chukanut Exit off I 5. Music, Great seafood chowder from the Edison Cafe, 40+ artists with beautiful jewelry, wood, glass, paint artists, and smell the fresh sea air, meet some friendly folks of which I am one! The Samish Island Art Fest!See you there?
Mention this post at the show and get a free signed print!

Need a map?
http://www.samishisland.net/si_mapsdirections.html

Pear 8 in by 8 in, Acrylic on deep wrapped canvas

Moonglow 8in x 8in, Acrylic on deep wrapped canvas.

French Iris 11.5 inches by 4 inches, Acrylic on Wrapped canvas



SOLD! Preparing for the Samish Art Fest! 6 in x12 in Acrylic on wrapped canvas

Here is a link to a map for the Samish Island Art Festival,

Saturday, July 26th from 10 am - 4 pm (http://www.samishisland.net/si_mapsdirections.html).

I am really excited to show some of my work - much of which is inspired by the Island. 

Baby Shower Register

When surrounded by loved ones to welcome a new baby, the beautiful cards and photos taken often are tucked away. With a painting to hang in the new baby's room, the messages of wishes for this new baby are always there read aloud when walking baby, to bring love into the room where baby sleeps!  Share your thoughts?

Wedding Guest Registry

 

Here is another wedding guest registry that I did for an amazing couple.

I love that they have this in their home to remind them of their beautiful day.

Samish Island Art Festival



I am really excited to participate in this years Samish Island Art Festival

on July 26, 2014 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the Samish Island Community Center. Keep checking back on my blog to get a sneak peak of what I am working on. 

See you there!  

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 Don't you just love winter birds? 

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Samish Island

One of my most favorite places in the world is Samish Island. You see me showing my Grand daughter, Ryan Elizabeth, all the parts of this vista I love. At this age, she listens intently as I describe all of the beautiful things that give me inspiration!

EXAMPLE-Commissioned Wedding Guest Register

This is an image of a commissioned wedding guest register that allows for good wishes to be shared by guests, preserved to grace their home with love of close friends and family.

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