GREAT art this weekend!

Gorgeous weather for ARTWALK

Saturday 10/2 1 - 5pm Gig Harbor
Get out and enjoy Gig Harbor this weekend. You know, Saturday is October...could be spooky FREE art at the ARTWALK...find yours!
Oct. 2 &3 11am-3pm at Horseshoe Lake Golf Course is an Original Art Show and Sale benefiting the Franciscan Hospice.
The featured artist is Xochi Hughes Madera. Time to go to Horseshoe before the Artwalk. You'll love Xochi's beautiful art. If you miss her art at Horseshoe Lake, just walk into the Birdnest Gallery in Gig Harbor and you'll find her paintings.
MEANWHILE.....go forth and find FREE art now!!

Yes, you are correct. This is another of Robin Peterson's beautiful original works of art. Beautiful in a frame, beautiful as a card, beautiful as a gift for yourself or someone special. Beautiful and FREE to you....where? Check out the Wine Studio, stop in for a little tasting, relax have a little vino and FREE art!!!

Now, a great place to view the Harbor and have a little cocktail and dinner would be Anthony's....downstairs!! Find a beautiful art card there, as well. This one is by Laura Bethke...you love her work!!! If you missed her card at Anthony's, check out Ebb Tide Gallery...more there!!




Also, at Anthony's, you will find a small 2010 Gig Harbor Film Festival collectible poster....
The Gig Harbor Film Festival is October 15,16,17, at the Galaxy, so click on the site and check out all the info. New this year is the 72 hour film
compeition....underway now. Local kids and adults had 72 hours to create a short film and submit to the festival...Kidsfest is Oct 17 and Independents, shorts, documentaries and animated on Oct. 15,16....give a little click to the link!

You, yes you, take a look outside at the gorgeous sunshine. Then head on over to the best bird seed downtown and find a lovely piece of FREE glass art. Then take it home and hang it in your window and let the sun shine through the pear!! The artist this time is Marcia Hildebrandt. Just go round the corner to find more of Marcia's beautiful fused glass art at Ebb Tide Gallery.

Now, if you are very luck, you could find 2 pieces of FREE art at the best bookstore in downtown Gig Harbor...those ladies are always willing and ready to help with any of your needs. The artist of the beautiful Iris fold bookmark is Dori Wheeler. I believe the bookmark is nestled among her cards.

The beautiful little blue silk oragami box was created by the hands of Delaine Gately. Delaine is a wonderful quilter and you'll see more of her special boxes in the future. A beautiful little treasure for you or a friend. Find Delaine at cfsgate@aol.com

"Trick or treat, smell my feet, give me something good to eat!"
Can you believe that tomorrow is October 1st....the month of ghosts and pumpkins and...and...FREE Halloween art!!
It could have been in the Harbor Mercantile...but no, this week, I think it is next door.....hum.
While finding this art, find lots of other great art by wonder local artists. Need a great gift...need a layaway for the Holidays.

FEATURED ARTIST THIS WEEK!

Meet Judy Upglade. Judy only fell in love with glass fusing about the age of 55. All you have to do is to look at Judy's beautiful and whimsical glass to know she loves her art. I love her special face indoor wind chimes. You will too...there lots more to see. Find Judy and her glass at the Ebb Tide Gallery on Pioneer here in downtown Gig Harbor.

In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, October, please enjoy this little pink glass dress, on a hanger, just
waiting for you.
Stop by Ebb Tide to find out how it was made!
Check out the glass watering can wind chimes and all her whimsical faces as well. How does she do it!!

A Clam Chowder Weekend

Do you like Clam Chowder? I do. So, come along with me and some friends to the Farmer's Market on Kimball this Saturday, Sept. 25 for the annual Clam Chowder Cook Off. Who will win this year? Will it be the same winner as last year? Boy, that was surely great clam chowder last year.

You never know where you might find a little FREE art!!
There's great art out this week, where did you find yours?

Here's the clue...this is big art. "Puppy Dog Eyes", an original watercolor by Charlie Meacham. Charlie is a wonderful artist and if you are the lucky recipient, you will be really happy!! Oh, where could it be? It's on Pioneer. Summer is classified as one, so is Spring, Fall, Winter....hum!!! Come on, you know what that is! Want to see more of Charli's art, contact Charli at charlimeacham@centurytel.net...check participating artist page.

A very lucky day for you, because there are AT LEAST 2 pieces of art to be found at Spiro's.

Stacy Webber has created another one of her beautiful cross stitch book marks. I think I did some cross stitch when I was younger and had eyes that worked a little better! Also look for one of Rebecca Westeren's original arcylic and gold paintings. Rebecca is a wonderful artist and you will find more of her work at her gallery For Art Sake! in the Finholm area.

By the way, you do know that good art is not suppose to match your couch, right?

So, now you're in UPTOWN and you need some great shoes. I love the shoes in this store! If you haven't seen these great shoes...go there, now! By the way...find one of those little collectible Gig Harbor Film Festival posters!!!
Save the date: Oct 15,16,17 for the 3rd annual Gig Harbor Film Festival- be there!

"First you jump off the cliff, then build your wings on the way down!"

Here's another one of those beautiful art cards by Kathy Thurston!!! Kathy is an artist that works in pen and ink. You will enjoy her beautiful work, to frame, or to give...but....you'd better be quick. If you miss Kathy's work in this retail location....drive on down to the Ebb Tide Gallery on Pioneer and see more of her beautiful art!!! OOPS!!! Can't imagine where you will find this art card!!

"I need some exercise...let's go shopping"
What's with men? Why is it when they need a blue shirt, they go to the store and they buy the first blue shirt they see? We women, we need to look around, explore...thank goodness for exploration!
Oops...almost forgot to tell you to explore the Finholm District...that's where you'll find this little FREE art......

ARTIST OF THE WEEK!!!

Meet Susane Magnani. Susane is an artist that specializes in Balance & Serenity for body, mind & spirit. Her canvas is your body.
Susane specializes in Swedish massage, Deep Tissue; Amma Therapeutic; Reiki and Acutonics 1 (Tuning Forks)
I use to wear an ankle brace; have a nurse friend who use to wear a knee brace and I can go on and on. Getting old is really not for sissies and Susane makes aches and pains go away without pills.
So, if you have a little ache or pain or just want to feel better, or love someone enough to give them a great gift....give her a call: 253-307-2871.

A BIG Weekend for Gig Harbor

Gig Harbor History Museum - Grand Opening -

It was a beautiful, sunny day for the Grand Opening...take more time and return now!

OPEN STUDIO TOUR - FREE Admission BOTH days
Saturday was a beautiful day. Sunday sunny and rain....studios are inside. Hope you had fun. Check back here Thursday for FREE art!!
Lots of places to find FREE art this weekend...where you gonna find yours???

Do you need spices or beautiful linen or perhaps new pots and pans or perhaps some special wine.....or perhaps a little wine stopper?

Perhaps a little hunting and thinking is good for this one. So get UP and find your FREE
art!!
Yep!!! This is painting is FREE to you if you are really fast!!! A big welcome to FC's PawPrints here in the harbor....get there fast...find this FREE art!! Are you one of the millions of pet owners? This is a one of a kind original oil painting of Mr. Wonderful lab. The artist is Robin Peterson and if you are looking for the perfect gift for the pet owner, dogs, cats, horses..any animal, then contact Robin for a pet portrait.

By the way, Harbor Hounds Dog Walk is this weekend. Stop in and have a visit with the good folks at FC's PawPrints!!

Well, you better take a bucket with you when you go to the Tides, lots of FREE art there!!! This is a wonderful art card by Laura Bethke. Laura is a participating artist for this project. When you find one of her cards...you will feel very good. If you miss Laura's art at the Tides, just go round the corner on Pioneer to Ebb Tide Gallery and you will see more of her wonderful work!

Saturday, September 18 Grand Opening of the Harbor History Museum. FREE ADMISSION all day. This is one of the historic collectible photos of the Mosquito Fleet. Just EVERYBODY is collecting these photos, have you found yours yet?

October 15 - 17 is the 3rd annual Gig Harbor Film Festival. Yes, this is a small version of the GHFF 2010 poster. They are collectible, so find yours before October 15!! Click on the link...check out the great website!

"The early bird gets the worm...but the second mouse gets the cheese!" Are you a scrapper? Are you someone that is organized to keep their photos in a book? Do you need some special made invitations - you can do it and the wonderful ladies at Toadilly Scrappin' can show you how!!

How about a little warm soup or something else special for lunch...perhaps brunch? Want to be warm and cozy? Check out the Harbor Kitchen in the Finholm area. Soup sounds good right about now!!!

How about a little FREE art while at the Harbor Kitchen? A comfortable seat at Harbor Kitchen and a view of the harbor, one cannot help but to dream....This is a beautiful cross stitched "DREAM" bookmark by the hand of Stacey Webber. You will find it very special!

These beautiful earrings are from artist, Chantelle Tracy.

If you miss Chantelle's beautiful earrings at the Harbor Kitchen, head on over to Ebb Tide and enjoy more of her beautiful art.

Here is a beautiful art card from artist, Kathy Thurston. Pen and Ink artist, beautiful work. You could frame this card, you could gift this card to me!!! But find this card quickly.....or go to Ebb Tide Gallery to find more of Kathy's beautiful art!!!
That's a photo of Shirley Temple beside the FREE art, so my guess is you will find this FREE art in the Gig Harbor Film Festival Office. While there, find out all things about the GH Film Festival, Oct. 15-17; 72 hour film competition, KidsFest movies....where you want to be!

FEATURED ARTIST OF THE WEEK!!!

Meet Gary Jackson, metal artist. Amazing Eagle hanging from the rafters in Gary's studio. You can see both, when you visit with Gary in his studio during Open Studio, this Sat. and Sun. Be sure and click on the link to get a map. Grab a friend, get in your car and go visit some artists. Creativity at work!!! Also check out Gary's gorgeous fish with a very special patina. It is really beautiful and you can see how he makes it.
I know some folks who are sort of into ravens...Gary makes those as well!

GET READY for Sept. 18th!

So, where ya gonna be during the day on Sept18th?

Free Admission, all day, Saturday, Sept. 18 for the Grand Opening of the Gig Harbor History Museum!!!! Lots to See!!! Lots to Do!!! Be There!!!!

So, where ya gonna be during the evening of Sept. 18th?
Better be at the Hands on Art Auction. This is THE major fund raiser for art in our childrens' schools. Those great people who inspire our kids to think and create which translates into better problem solving students. Yes, this is it!!! All those great Herons that have been all over the Harbor this summer.....this is THAT auction. Lots of other things, too. Sept. 18th. Call before Sept. 16 for tickets 253-853-4514!!

FREE Admission to the Open Studio Tour
Sept. 18 and 19. 32 artists...28 studios.....
gigharboropenstudiotour.org
Visit with artists in their studios! Admire their work! Your opportunity to purchase directly from the artist. We are so lucky to live in Gig Harbor among great artists...let them know!
Most of all ENJOY every day!!
BEST OF ALL....Two Days for Gig Harbor !! YOU CAN DO IT!!!!

A little bit of a rowdy crew at El Pubelto. Connie found her FREE art. Mike found a FREE frog?


Will you find FREE art or FREE frog?

Rocks, bathing beauties, Gig Harbor.....what does it all mean? How about a little visit to Panera and you will find out what it all means. How about a visit to the Sept. 18th Grand Opening of the Gig Harbor History Museum and you will find out more interesting factoids.
Perhaps information on the Mosquito Fleet???

Gonna have to be pretty quick to find this little shinning gem. Get it? Shinning..... gem, get it!! Fused shinny glass plate and that gem place Kit Kuhn, A Jeweler For You!!

Another thank you to fused glass artist, Marcia Hildebrandt of Ebb Tide Gallery for this beautiful plate. If you miss the plate at Kit's, just go round the corner to Ebb Tide Gallery to see more of Marcia's gorgeous glass!!!

Well, you know, Paisley just keeps getting in more and more interesting things and if you haven't been in since last week....better get there!!! Better get this fine piece of art by Ty Cline!!!

While you are in Paisley, better check out what is happening with the Gig Harbor Film Festival. Did you know there is going to be a 72 Hour Competition? Find out more 9/25; 4:30 at the Gig Harbor Film Festival Office or gigharborfilmfestival.org Did you know there is going to be a KidsFest with special movies for Kids? Gig Harbor Film Festival Oct. 15,16,17 Put it on your calendar!!

And another place to stop in is Reverence Jewelry. They have this beautiful blue stone, set in sterling, from Hawaii - which is where I want to be in January (this is all about me, right :-) ). Also, they have some beautiful ebony and wood jewelry, new things... got to visit!! Adding to the wood in Reverence is this little wood nut bowl, so beautifully painted by Dori Wheeler!!! You know Dori, she has donated wonderful art previously and she is from Ebb Tide Gallery, just around the corner from Reverence...Get there!

"The true meaning of life is to plant trees under whose shade you do not expect to sit!"

If you haven't been to the Beach Basket lately, they have new fall clothing and a sale....Whoppie!!!! Perhaps a gift for you or a special someone!!

OK!! Here are more of those famous 'bathing beauties', this time with Roosters....perhaps they could be the Roosterettes?? What's with the dirty knees?? Read all about it.....at Morso. While there, enjoy a fine bottle of wine and perhaps another piece of EXTRA free art this week!!!

FEATURED ARTIST OF THE WEEK!

Meet Robin Peterson, be sure to visit her web site. Robin draws and paints and putters, guessing mostly drawing and painting. Favorite subjects...can you tell she loves animals and welcomes special commissions of your 'best' friends. Wild things, landscapes and illustration find their way into her heart and through her fingers. Check out her childrens' books on her website. Enjoy Robin's gorgeous art!!