Gallery's Guest Artist

Evening View of the Blue Whole Gallery

Blue Whole Gallery is pleased to present the Artwork of

Don Tiller

Don Tiller

     With the advent of Spring the Blue Whole Gallery will showcase throughout March the works of guest artist Don Tiller. Both of the Gallery's two main windows will display his art works under the general title "Sky Narratives".  An accomplished and internationally known artist whose focus  centers on the imprint left on the landscape by mankind and how fields, fences or urban sprawl change the natural view that once existed.  His painting style and distinctive techniques will be on show March 7 at the Blue Whole Gallery and throughout the month.  
    Besides this presentation, Don will give an art talk on tips and techniques of acrylic painting on March 18 at the Gallery as well as providing a two day workshop on April 25 & 26 at Nourish Restaurant in Sequim.

"Open-Gate"

  
  Resonating in Don's paintings are memories of a life spent on his uncle's South Dakota ranch making hay and cultivating corn.  Capturing similar views today we can see in his art work clouds floating in pastel skies, trees lining the hillsides, fences and plowed fields dominating the landscapes.  These views play a vital part of his work today since his move from the Black Hills of South Dakota to Port Townsend, Washington, a thriving tourist mecca and art scene.

 

"Harvest Time"

"Peaceful Poplars"

  
  


















              His passion to paint what he sees as familiar shapes and imprint patterns that humanity places on the surface of Nature's realm, reflecting his interest in linear lines and geometric shapes that are repeated. To reveal this element as well as the intensity of color Don Tiller's paintings incorporate layering and glazing in fluid acrylics.   This technique begins with a black canvas, sketched in with pastels and then the application of acrylic paint.  The results are images with intense color with bold patterns forming recognizable objects and shapes.

"Lavender Afternoon"

   As with Nature the time to renew life and shed winter's cloak of darkness is Springtime ushering new growth and a flowering of color under clear blue skies.  To celebrate Spring the Blue Whole Gallery invites you to witness this special showing of Don Tiller's works entitled "Sky Narratives". It is a world of renewed life and rich color with familiar shapes and forms. Share in this harvest & reflect on his vision by visiting the Gallery on 1st Friday, March 7th, from 5 - 8 pm and through out the month.

Can be contacted at www.dontiller.com or visit his web sight dontiller.blogspot.com

 

 Schedule of Events:

        Don Tiller "Sky Narratives"  March 7-31, 2014

Artist Reception:  Friday, March 7, 5-8pm at The Blue Whole Gallery

       Tuesday March 18, 6 pm  Art Talk at The Blue Whole Gallery

Present by Don Tiller entitled "Glazed Over: Tips, Techniques, & Random Thoughts"

Don Tiller's 2-Day Workshop April 25-26, 2014

Contemporary Acrylic Landscapes Sponsored by The Blue Whole Gallery

at Nourish Restaurant in Sequim, Washington

To register go to the Bluewholegallery.com. and Gallery-Events page or come to the Gallery and pick up information.