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Saturday, December 30, 2017

Opposites Attract at Blue Whole Gallery!

Evening View at the Blue Whole Gallery



     
     In celebration of the New Year, the Blue Whole Gallery presents a group show titled "Back to Basics: Black & White".  Curated by Nancy Lawrence, this show reveals the challenge presented when limiting the palette.  Working in black and white lays bare the elements of design and reveals the expressive strength of a work of art.  The bold graphic punch stimulates and sharpens the mind while being modified by soft tones of gray lull one into a meditative mood.  This dichotomy asks, what is going on here.  
      Enjoy this new exhibit presented at the Blue Whole Gallery on First Friday January 5th from 5 to 8pm and  throughout the month of January. Examples follow:


"Snowy Owl" by Jeannine Chappell


"Sculptures" by Katherine Loveland














"Calling at home port" by Ryoko Toyama

























"Midwinter Feast" by Marilynn Evans


"Resist" by Lynne Armstrong


"Woman Figure" by Nancy Lawrence
"Shades of Gray" by Priscilla Patterson



























All of the Member Artists
of the 
Blue Whole Gallery




Wish Everyone a Joyous & Healthful
New Year !






















Saturday, November 25, 2017

Holiday Season at Blue Whole Gallery!


  WINTER WONDERLAND 
at the 
Blue Whole Gallery



     The Christmas Season is ahead of us with the wonders of winter covering the Olympic Peninsula with snow, & cold crisp nights filled with stars shimmering in the sky above. What a marvelous season is upon us! 

     The Blue Whole Gallery will celebrate this period with works of art reflecting this special time with gifts and items that are created by member artists.  This special showing will take place on First Friday December 1st, 2017 from 5 to 8 pm. and throughout the month.  Examples that follow show the variety and creativity that will welcome you and be treasured gifts by those who love fine art.  

"Snow Globe" by Marilynn Evans

Snow Shoe Hare by Terri Biondolino
 
Porcelain Vase with White Crystals by Greg Felando
























"Winter Wonders" by Bridget Baker

"Huntress" by Sally Cays


Lady with 9 birds by Carol Janda
    
     Also, sharing the stars at night during this Winter Season will be the decorative lights placed on homes & businesses to make this time a wonderful winter wonderland. Enjoy this time by giving gifts of appreciation that reflect your hope and love for others. Here are a few possible selections from our Gallery.






"Snowy Owl" by Jeannine Chappell



Bumble Bee Jasper & Picture Jasper / Sterling Silver Necklaces by Kathy Schreiner




Blister Pearl & Sterling Silver earrings by Macaria D. Patapoff


Jade, Garnet and Turquoise rings by Macaria D. Patapoff


Carved Gourd art by Debbie Cain


Bottle Stoppers by Carl Baker









   







     
      Gifts for the Holiday Season can also be one of a-kind art reflecting the artist's creativity and imagination as seen in the selections below.


"Fresh Snow on the Rose Hip Hedge" by Lynne Armstrong

"Fall Shadows" by Lucinda Hayes



Broken, Flawed & Just Human by Driftwood artist David Tinsley




Rufous Hummingbird by Joyce Volmut
     The variety of art works available at the Gallery during the Christmas season will showcase the diversity & individualism of its artists.  It is the home for quality art  made locally. 
     The Blue Whole Gallery at 129 W. Washington St. in Sequim presents that perfect gift for friend or love one during this season of gift giving starting on First Friday December 1st from 5 to 8pm and throughout the month. 






The Blue Whole Gallery's
Member Artists 
Wishes Everyone a Great Holiday Season !

























Sunday, November 12, 2017

Holiday Invitation from the Blue Whole Gallery!!







 The Blue Whole Gallery Celebrates
the Holiday Season!!


   
    Our chance to say thanks to the Sequim Community for their continued support of the Blue Whole Gallery throughout the year with a Gala Event taking place on Friday November 17th, 2017 from 5 to 8 pm.  
   We invite all to come and enjoy refreshments, a surprise gift and a fantastic Holiday Selection for the Christmas Season!




Friday, October 27, 2017

Nature Transformed at Blue Whole Gallery!

Evening at the Blue Whole Gallery

  
"Out of the Woods"



       To celebrate the Fall / Harvest Season, the Blue Whole Galley, an artists cooperative for twenty years, will present a group show titled "Out of the Woods" during the month of November.  The exhibit's title expresses the connection of fine art to humble earth source materials and the transformations that result due to human imagination and skill.
     The exhibit will show examples of flower and fauna as well as beautiful landscapes that reflect natural objects found in the woods. These representations by several Gallery member artists will take place on First Friday, November 3 from 5 to 8 pm. and will be presented throughout the month of November.  Samples of these works are shown below.





"Forest Light with Gold Leaf" by Priscilla Patterson



"Which Way Did She Go" by Nancy Lawrence





















"Storm's Coming" by Lynne Armstrong

   The bounty found in the woods for artists to use and transform into creative works of art come from a cornucopia of materials which allow artist to be creative and imaginative.  Such works can be abstract or realistic as seen below. 


"Dedication - Keeping little bodies Plump" by Joyce DeCastro Volmut



"Leaving Time" by Bridget Baker

Aquamarine Crystalline Vase by Greg Felando














































"Trees Grown Together" by Carol Janda





















     This group show titled "Out of the Woods" will be presented by Gallery member artists Nancy Lawrence & Greg Felando along with assistance from Bridget Baker, Lucinda Hayes & David Tinsley.  Their efforts will showcase the rich variety of art with contrasting styles and media that show the continuity of earth sourced materials (minerals, wood, fiber, paper, metal, clay etc.) and how the artist transforms these elements into meaningful works of arts.  This exhibit will be shown at the Blue Whole Gallery on First Friday November 3, 2017 from 5 to 8pm. and throughout the month. 






A Noteworthy Date to Consider !

    A Gala Open House at the Blue Whole Gallery takes place on Friday November 17, from 5-8pm.  A free event to all with refreshments, a surprise and a great Holiday Gift Selection at the Gallery.










Friday, September 29, 2017

Artistic Details Revealed at Blue Whole Gallery!

Evening at the Blue Whole Gallery

Natural Shapes & Man-made Objects
Transformed

      Its all in the Details, one can say, when the Blue Whole Gallery presents the paintings of Priscilla Patterson and the photography of Katherine Loveland.     Both artists share a similar focus as they incorporate details that make their work stand out. 
     For Priscilla, watercolors & oil are the mediums of choice giving her the opportunity to incorporate nature in the viewing of man-made objects, but also picturing wildlife & landscapes as well.  While Katherine uses photography to portray familiar objects as an unfamiliar alternative universe that shows rhythm and shape. Take advantage of this opportunity to see shapes and objects transformed and visit with the artists and view their work at the Blue Whole Gallery on First Friday October 6, 2017 from 5 to 8 pm and throughout the month. 




     Priscilla Patterson sees shapes and values as a challenge in painting the intricacies of objects whether they be part of Nature or the inspiring images of transportation vehicles such as aircraft, cars, or fishing vessels. Her free spirit allows her to capture the moment as it appeared, seen in the selections below.




"Point Robinson Lighthouse,  Vashon Island"




"In Town for Awhile"


"Autumn Clouds Tongue Point, Astoria"

     Yet Priscilla has also mastered elements of still-life and uses details to enhance the overall image she is portraying whether it be a familiar setting or a story being told by what is pictured.  Samples are seen below


"Crystal Vases"

"Prodigy"
     Priscilla Patterson hopes that her paintings reveal to the viewer a story that can be felt and appreciated. Please take advantage by visiting the Blue Whole Gallery to talk to the artist and see her art work that captures the elements of realism and diversity on First Friday October 6, 2017 from 5 to 8 pm. at the Gallery.



      
     Katherine Loveland is fascinated by the abstract in nature and in inorganic objects.  This allows her as a photographer to display familiar objects as unfamiliar, and give them new perspective and quality that can be enjoyed and appreciated anew. Examples of this "alternative universe" of "Rhythm and Shape" can be seen below. 


Triptych Set "G-Echoes"


"Waves of Wood"


"Triptych Set "H-Rhythm"
    
      Katherine is a photographer who enjoys revealing variations of shapes, textures and colors that she sees in nature.  Her work gives the viewer an opportunity to look at details within objects that form patterns that are visually different and unexpected.  Such photographic views are forms of sculpture as seen below. 


"Oscillation"

     Enjoy this exploration and involvement that Katherine Loveland wants you to share and appreciate the visual beauty within Natures Realm of Rhythm and Shapes. Visit the Blue Whole Gallery to view her artwork and meet the artist on First Friday October 6th from 5 to 8 pm. at the Gallery.


The Artists welcome your contact including interviews!


Priscilla Patterson
www.PriscillaMessnerPatterson.com
or Phone: 1-360-477-4195


Katherine Loveland
katherineloveland@mac.com
or Phone: 1-360-683-8288