Wood Artisans at Blue Whole Gallery

Evening View of the Blue Whole Gallery

Woodn't It be Amazing!

      A special group showing by seven wood artists from the Blue Whole Gallery will decorate the Gallery's windows with an eclectic array of work for all to enjoy and admire. Each artisan will display pieces that they have either carved, turned, painted or reclaimed from wood.  

Hurricane Ridge - Olympic National Park

   As a group these artists have captured the creativity and versatility of wood which comes to our community from trees and plants of the Pacific Northwest. This collection will be presented throughout the month of January beginning on January 1st, New Year's day.  An open reception will be offered on  Friday January 8, from, 5 to 8 pm where you can meet the artists and view their artwork in person  as part of the Sequim Art Walk.   Below are sample works of each artist:

  

"Game Show"

Karin Anderson, a mixed media artist whose artistic focus centers on contemporary realism to abstract expressionism which includes found objects of reclaimed wood in assemblages.

"Navajo Dream"

     

Carl Baker
A wood artist whose goal is to capture the essence found in wood that he can see and feel in each piece.

"Kalimba"

Robert (Bud) Bowling

A mixed media artist striving to use natural and found objects that when combined in concert with various mediums can reveal new meanings.

"Feathered Horse"

Debbie Cain

A gourd carver and painter whose artistic imagination has no limits when she follows her heart.

"Selkie"

Christian M. Speidel

a wood sculptor who regards each wooden object as a creative challenge just waiting to be released.

"What Have We Become?"

David Tinsley

   David is a wood artist creating figures in motion and delicate still life with drift wood.  He finds an inner connection with each subject.

North American Bald Eagle

Joyce DeCastro Volmut

     Joyce is a bird sculptor who loves to depict wildlife and present it as natural as possible.

    


    Each of these wood artisans infuse their creative spirit into the artwork that they make.  Enjoy the effort they do by visiting the Blue Whole Gallery throughout the month of January and participate in our opening reception on Friday January 8 from 5 to 8 pm at the Gallery.

All of the member artists at the 

Blue Whole Gallery 

wish everyone a joyous and healthful 

New Year!!

Holiday Event at Blue Whole Gallery!

Evening View of the Blue Whole Gallery

Holiday Gifts At

The Blue Whole Gallery

     During this special time of the year when gifts and family moments are shared, the Blue Whole Gallery invites you to our Holiday Event on First Friday December 4th, from 5 to 8 pm and throughout the month.  

     You will find original art works that will always be valued by those who receive them during this Holiday Season.  Below are samples of the work that the Gallery's artists have created for this event.

Bottle Stoppers by Car Baker

Hand thrown porcelain bowls by Greg Felando

Jewelry by Brian Buntain

"Asian Pears" by Bridget Baker

Gourd art by Debbie Cain

 

Hand woven textiles by Jan Tatom

Woodwork by Christian M. Speidel

   

Imaginative figures by Steve Wry

     

   The artists of the Blue Whole Gallery have created a wonderful array of art work that will surely please anyone who receives them.  Take advantage of this offering and visit the Gallery on December 4th from 5 to 8 pm and throughout the month.

  

      We wish you and your loved ones the best of all possible Holiday Seasons and a very Happy & Healthful New Year.

Open House At Blue Whole Gallery!

Evening View of the Blue Whole Gallery

Gala Open House 

a Resounding Success!

    Even thou the Blue Whole Gallery Open House was rescheduled from November 17 to the 20th due to weather it was a very successful event.  The community supported the Gallery by their overwhelming attendance.  Purchases of gift items and the art raffle helped the Gallery and its members made the event a great success and a thank-you to the community it serves.  

     The artists offered a selection of wine, and food to all who attended.  Below are photos taken by Larry Barnes and Greg Felando, both member artists, showing the festivities.

One of five tables with appetizers made by member artists.

      

Gift items made by member artists.

 

Selecting the winners of the Art Raffle.

Patrons of the Gallery viewing gift items.

Blogger & Artist Member Greg Felando pouring wine for Katie Carlson.

A Big Thank You to the Public 

and all the Member Artists at the 

Blue Whole Gallery 

for making the Open House an

 Outstanding Success!!

Blue Whole Gallery Gala Event on Nov. 20 !

Evening View of the Blue Whole Gallery

You are Invited to
Blue Whole Gallery's
Rescheduled Gala Open House

Now Taking Place on Friday
November 20, 2015 from 5 to 8 pm.


Join your friends & the artist members of the Blue Whole Gallery in celebrating the Holiday Season 
with a Gala Open House at the Gallery.  
This event will feature an Art Raffle, a Gift Gallery
 along with
Festive Food and Drink

Blue Whole Gallery's Holiday Celebration

Evening View of the Blue Whole Gallery

Gala Event taking place at the Gallery 

 

       The community is invited to join the artists of the Blue Whole Gallery on Tuesday, November 17th, 5-8 pm. to celebrate the opening of our Holiday Gift Gallery and Art Raffle.  The event features jewelry, fused glass, ceramics, ornaments, gourd art, wood sculpture, paintings, photography, fiber, driftwood and digital art.  Also, a raffle of Gallery member's art work will be held along with festive food & drink.  Examples of the raffle groupings are seen below.

 

Join us at the 

Blue Whole Gallery's 

Holiday Gift & Raffle Open House 

on November 17, from 5 - 8 pm.

Visually Inspired Art

Evening View of the Blue Whole Gallery

Artistic Expressions Influenced by Nature

    Two of the Blue Whole Gallery member artists, Katherine Loveland and Jan Tatom,  will be the featured artists during the month of November.  Both of these artist's work are influenced and inspired by nature.  Katherine Loveland is a photographer who is fascinated as well as focused on revealing unusual patterns or shapes that she sees in unexpected views and visions revealed by nature.   While Jan Tatom is a fiber artist inspired by the colors & textures revealed to her during the months of spring, summer & fall on the Olympic Peninsula.  What a fantastic combination when two artists in separate art fields are influenced by our natural surroundings. See their inspirations by visiting the Blue Whole Gallery on First Friday, November 6 from 5 to 8 pm. & meet the artists. View their work throughout the month.

 Katherine Loveland

    Katherine has an innate view and perspective in seeing patterns and shapes in nature that she captures with her photographic skills. These views are revealed in the following triptychs that successfully allows viewers to see those unique views that would normally escape our senses.  

"Flow"

"Confluence"

    What a wonderful world that Katherine Loveland has opened to us by selecting  simple objects and forms from nature. This gives her an opportunity to show us perspectives in seeing patterns and forms in a new light that is unexpected but as well as moving and inspirational.  Look at the following examples of her work & appreciate what she is revealing to you.  

"Rhapsody in Rust"

"What Lies Within"

"Weathering"

 
     To provide for a more complex experience Katherine chooses to show her photography as triptychs so that the viewer can see the similarities in patterns and shapes formed by everyday objects. These comparisons are also tactile forms of sculpture as seen in the selections below.  

"Waves of Wood"

"Antiquities"

"Sand & Ice"

   Everyday objects as well as natural surfaces can be seen anew when they are grouped to show patterns, shapes and colors.  Katherine Loveland takes us there to see the unexpected involvement and appreciation of visual beauty within Nature's Realm. Enjoy this exploration and involvement by visiting the Blue Whole Gallery and share in Katherine Loveland's artwork and meet her on First Friday, November 6th from 5 to 8 pm. at the Gallery. 

Jan Tatom

     Colors and textures dominate the creative fiber work that Jan Tatom forms with the aid of two looms and her skills in weaving.  Her output spans a variable collection of fabric garments from handbags, felting, knitted and crocheted accessories, to hand-spun fibers, scarves and hand-woven pieces.  The following is a sample of her art work. 

It's a Wrap

Seahawks Glimmer

     Inspired by what nature offers, Jan Tatom weaves elements such as color, texture, and geometric patterns into her fiber art by using threads with color combinations provided by dye processes and loom designs.  Her goal is to form items that serve multiple uses from wearable art to decorative additions within the home.  Each creation can also be a learning event that can transport the weaver into another area of creativity in relation to patterns or color.  The Bamboo & Ginkgo scarf below is an example of discharge and over dye. 

Bamboo & Ginkgo

   

Mobius

  

Double Weave Block Pattern

  



         In order to create these woven objects Jan uses both purchased & hand-spun fibers, a swift, a device that winds yarn into skeins, along with two looms, a Schacht & a Gilmore, which are often warped simultaneously with unrelated fibers and projects.  The weave structures can be simple or complex allowing unlimited freedom of expression. 
          The weaver's world is an ancient art form where woven items helped establish cultural identity, historical events, fashion trends and artistic skills.  The challenge is to interpret such inspirations into creations that are exciting, practical and useful as decorative and utilitarian pieces.

At Touch of Purple & Complex Blocks

  

Squared Away

           The fiber art work of Jan Tatom gives her the opportunity to express her inspirations and passion for weaving.  Explore this weaver's world where distinctive loom designs, color range and textures are incorporated into every hand-woven piece. Meet the artist, Jan Tatom, by visiting the Blue Whole Gallery on First Friday, November 6th, from 5 to 8 pm. and view her fiber art at the Gallery throughout the month. 





     Both artists, Katherine Loveland and Jan Tatom will be present at the Blue Whole Gallery on First Friday November 6th from 5 to 8pm.  Come and share in their artistic creations inspired by nature and their passionate efforts in revealing it.    
   

Both Artists welcome your contact.

Katherine Loveland:  at katherineloveland@mac.com

phone is (360)-683-8288

Jan Tatom:  at jantatom@olypen.com 

 phone is (360)-681-3845