A month ago, I asked those of you who read this blog what you would do if you were me, regarding skyrocketing blog-hosting prices ~ Keep the blog or move on? All of you responded unanimously to keep it, along with some really nice comments – THANK YOU SO MUCH …
The tendency is to have senior photos taken at the end of senior year, right about when the school is nudging kids to get them done – when the sky is gray and the scenery is barely awakening from winter. Right now is actually a great time – the weather …
Picking your own bouquet of flowers is one of the most enjoyable simple pleasures you can experience. My sister was visiting for a week, and we went to The Little Farm to pick a bouquet of sunflowers. Then I went back several days later to pick a bouquet of strawflowers. …
A few moments in case you missed it… There are 5 more dates after today!… Aug 15: Issaquah | Aire Craft Festival | 3:00 PMAug 16: Issaquah | Aire Craft Festival | 1:30 PMAug 18: Whidbey Island | South Whidbey Community Center | 6 PMAug 19: Lopez Island | Lopez …
I am so deeply moved by the lush, quiet serenity of Orcas. I see my work and creative process as an intimate love letter to my surroundings. To paint, draw and produce prints is the closest I’ve come to physically representing the spiritual relationship I’ve cultivated with this island. Although …
My work is evenly split between hand built and thrown pieces. Most are intended for use in the kitchen and on the dining room table: mugs, bowls, serving platters, dinnerware and vases. I focus on straightforward forms with surface decoration ranging from traditional glazes to colorful, whimsical designs. My goal with …
As a photographer I am interested in exploring how light brings the forms of earth to life. I never look so closely at the world as when I have a camera in hand. As a witness to light I attempt to capture the nuance and essence of a form then …
Turn on 102.3 FM KIXP either on your radio or online at kixp.org (and press the play button) to hear Life on Orcas Island with Edee Kulper ~ Sunday Edition for an interview tomorrow, Sunday the 29th, at noon with Sally Mathis O’Brien. Sally, a Hospital Chaplain and Medium, regularly connects with Jesus, the …
I have always been a narrative painter. That is, a painter who creates imagery grounded in story. The advantage of working with recognizable forms is to set the viewer up with expectations. I work from this impulse. The stories we tell are variations on time and go back as far …
Lynda works in a variety of media that includes ink, resin, wood and metal. Her paintings range from abstract to stylized. Subjects include landscapes, flowers, birds and whimsical sea creatures. Her live-edge furniture is made from native, salvaged wood. Tables and benches highlight the wood’s dramatic grain and form. Finished …
Every Tuesday and Sunday, I have an interview with a new person at the KIXP radio station in Eastsound (across from Mijitas and the bread bakery). Tuesday interviews are recorded and played on Tuesday evenings at 7 pm. Most Sunday interviews are live, so if you pass by the station, …
I am a ceramic and metal artist, hybridizing textures and forms inspired by nature. My ‘everlasting flowers’ are familiar and fantastical creations. My plates and bowls carved with fern and flowered scenes hint of abundance in a fantastical garden. All my pieces withstand daily use. Years of experience contribute to …
Shannon brings to her art-making life-long practices in dance, meditation, and a broad range of creative mediums. An abiding love of nature imbues her work with aliveness, sinuous lines, and vibrant colorplay attuned to pulsing rhythms of motion and time. Her work integrates the sensuous branches of Madrona trees; her …
Showing paintings of Orcas Island and environs that honor the soul and depth of these lands and the people who have loved them. www.ddensmore.com
Turn on 102.3 FM KIXP either on your radio or online at kixp.org (and press the play button) to hear Life on Orcas Island with Edee Kulper ~ Sunday Edition for an interview tomorrow, Sunday the 22nd, at noon with Susan Shannon. Susan Shannon, M. Div., BCC (Master of Divinity, Board Certified Chaplain) is a …
Turn on 102.3 FM KIXP either on your radio or online at kixp.org (and press the play button) to hear Life on Orcas Island with Edee Kulper ~ Sunday Edition for an interview tomorrow, Sunday the 16th, at noon with Father Berto of the Emmanuel Episcopal Church: The Reverend José Roberto (Berto) Gándara-Perea …
For more than twenty years I’ve worked as a craftsman designing and building homes in the Pacific Northwest. Working with natural materials has always been part of my life. Wood and stone carry a quiet intelligence — grain, weight, texture, and form that reveal themselves when approached with patience and …
My journey as an artist is deeply rooted in the memories and treasures passed down through generations. As a child, I was captivated by my Nana’s jewelry, each piece whispering a different story. Her words, “My jewelry simply reflects the beauty you have inside yourself,” sparked my interest for creating …
Ayame Bullock is a ceramic artist who is inspired by patterns in nature, textiles, botanical illustrations, and ancient artifacts. Ayame studied illustration and painting at Rhode Island School of Design and is interested in how the different disciplines can be brought together in her work. She will also be having …
Yuriko Bullock is a ceramic artist who is inspired by garden, her love of food, and Japanese culture. Her studio time is a time of playful creation. Her studio, hand-built by a dear friend, is nestled between a Melrose apple and Chojuro pear tree. Her wood-fired kiln, hand-built with 9 …
Raised on Orcas Island, my work reflects the vibrant beauty of the local flora, fauna, and landscapes that I love. Growing up on a permaculture homestead, I have developed a deep connection to nature, which inspires my acrylic paintings. Through my art, I hope to capture the serenity and vibrant …
Born to artist parents and the youngest of three brothers, it seemed our house was often a studio of ongoing projects. At age 17 I immersed in 2 semesters of ceramics at Cuesta Community College. I spent the next 40 years sculpting and designing in garden and landscape, before once …
I am a textile and visual artist who is deeply inspired by place, colour, craft and the small, beautiful moments of everyday life. Sustainability is a very important part of my practice and my textile arts are created with reclaimed and natural materials that I have been collecting and curating …
I am an Artist Blacksmith. I employ fire, iron, and the tools of the blacksmith that remain unchanged over the centuries. However, I remain curious, and continually experiment with diverse materials such as wood, stone, and woven willow. I also value collaboration with fellow artists from a variety of disciplines …
My paintings and sculpture are about capturing an overall presence. They may be intense, ambiguous and many have a slightly lonely feel. My method is more about spending hours staring at the works than actually painting. I allow the paint to do what paint does…drip, mix and form shapes. I …
I’m excited to be part of the Orcas Island Artist Studio Tour and I am inspired by the colors around me, namely blues and greens from the sky, land, and sea. Most of the pieces I throw are for the home to enhance your surroundings. I love throwing vessels to …
There were almost 40 stops on the Artist Studio Tour this year! What a weekend it was, stopping at every single one of them. I am going to give you a glimpse of each artist and their work, beginning with Susan Mustard. Susan’s studio at 411 Madrona Street in Eastsound …
I am blown away by so many kind responses from those of you full of ideas and encouragement regarding what to do about the skyrocketing blog-hosting costs I recently incurred. Thank you for your words, your advice, and your creative thoughts on how to continue. So many of you remarked …
Turn on 102.3 FM KIXP either on your radio or online at kixp.org (and press the play button) to hear an interview tonight at 7 PM with Martin Lund, who lives and breathes music. Adept at clarinet, saxophone, flute, piano, and even the accordion, Martin has played with some of the great musical …
Michael Seehof is passionate about supporting the creation of a world culture that is inclusive, compassionate, and participatory. He attained a graduate degree in psychology and has been a licensed psychotherapist for over 30 years. He is currently a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Washington and a Licensed …
You have to admit, they’re pretty stinkin’ cute!
I LOVE the new paint colors! Way to be bold with bright Caribbean blues!!
My table at the Farmers Market happened to be across from Alexis of Flower Moon Floral a few weeks ago, and I was reminded all day of how beautiful her world of flower arrangements, clay bowls, and bright paintings is…
Quite the quiet, shady respite…
Such an eye-catcher!
How I love fruit right off the vine…
An extreme low tide at Crescent Beach can leave behind an iridescent green carpet…
And a few other beauties in between…
It isn’t every day that you hear the distinct sound of a kora being played with a backdrop like this…
How fun to watch these goslings grow up in front of our eyes at the end of each lake day when they come around for leftovers…
What a day…
Carol Anderson was inspired to make rose beads by her sister who loved roses and was taught by a dear friend who learned from her 80-year-old neighbor. Carol was kind enough to allow me to photograph the beginning stages of her crushing down the petals of hundreds of fragrant roses. …
Turn on 102.3 FM KIXP either on your radio or online at kixp.org (and press the play button) to hear an interview tonight at 7 PM with Kit Nuzum ~ diver, world traveler, and adventure seeker. This is his personal list of the places he’s traveled: Canada United States Mexico Islands Guatemala Belize …
