Come to March Art Walk!!

Get Up!! Get Out!!
It's Saturday Art Walk in Gig Harbor

So, it has been chilly.....well, Saturday it is going to be warmer and you need to get some exercise and get out of the house....come on out to Gig Harbor and enjoy great art!!

Come on out
and perhaps you will find some FREE art..
.just to make you Feel Good!
Did you know that our Gig Harbor First Saturday Art Walk is one of the best art walks in the Northwest, according to Sunset Magazine.... come find out why!!

By now you might realize the FGFAProject went on vacation to Hawaii in February.

While on Kaua'i we meet and exchanged art with a wonderful artist, Dorina San Augustine (read more about her on 2/12/old blog) This is the wonderful necklace that Dornia donated to our Free Art Project in Gig Harbor. Her husband is a Ukulele maker and the large round piece of Koa wood is the leftover from the hole in the Ukulele. The small dark ebony is left over from a fret with a Abalone shell as the turtle. Find this one at Kit's.
While at Kit's be sure to take a peak at that special Mali African garnet.

Another wonderful, new artist this week....Pat is from St. Augustine, Fl. When you touch this one you'll know it is from recycled and repurposed material.....guess what the material is?
Find this at Ebb Tide Gallery.
When in Ebb Tide Gallery be sure to see Sherry's beautiful and functional baskets and Elaine's beautiful artwork. They are the featured artists and probably on hand to talk with.

Water's Edge Gallery and Framery is located just across the street from Ebb Tide Gallery. Stop in Water's Edge for this great art card from Laura Bethke. It is already a great card to give, or perhaps you would rather frame it. More of Laura's work can be found at Ebb Tide.
While in Water's Edge be sure to enjoy the watercolor art of Lola Waller.

Looking for that special mixed media piece of art? Rebecca Westeren takes paint, leaves, twigs and when this artist is finished...it is a one of a kind piece of art. Stop in a Birdnest Gallery and Framing to find Rebecca's FREE art.

Featured at Birdnest Gallery is Sue Baldwin and her pottery...be sure to take a look.

Many people believe that frogs are a good omen representing happiness and great friendships. This frog is an original sumi painting by Darlene Dihel. You can find this one at For Art Sake. You could turn it into a card for someone who needs a little lift, you could frame it...you will admire it!
While at For Art Sake Gallery, please enjoy the art of Paul Burton, working in pastels and charcoal.
"If I have to, I can do anything. I am strong, I am invincible, I am Woman" with great girlfriends.
Hey, if you haven't been to Peacock Hill Gallery in a while..time to revisit. There is a piece of FREE art waiting for you. 9106 Peacock Hill. 851-7336.

This is Al Johnson's gallery and you will also find great ceramic art and beautiful landscape oils.

Artist of the Week

Meet Sherri Bails. You will find Sherri's "Colors of my Life" watercolors being exhibited at Morso Wine through March 2011. Sherri is a member of the Women Painters of Washington; Seattle CoArt; American Watercolor Society; and earned status as a Signature Member of the Northwest Watercolor Society.

"My love of clean, clear color and the inherent challenge of the media have kept me at a fascination level since 1985. Each brushstroke of color rekindles my fascination with it."

Come and see contemporary watercolor; lots of color, water and bubbles. Lots of fun. www.sherribails.com



Recognize this local tavern, anyone?


OK, we've all been here...or we all want to go!

Great Gifts all over Gig Harbor

Have you found just the perfect gift yet?

Well, it is right here in Gig Harbor.

Gig Harbor has great jewelry stores, great wine shops, great clothing stores, great home accessories stores. We have great artists, and you know their work, cause their contact information can be found right here on this little ol' blog.

Why, you can even purchase a star from the Harbor Walk of STARS for your love or your family or your thoughts to be immortalized forever...or just about.

While you are out there shopping, how about a little FREE art for you?

Aren't you just exhausted and wouldn't it feel just great for a little Happy Hour? Stop in at Anthony's for Happy Hour. We had 2 beef sliders $2.50 and two Salmon sliders $2.50. If you are very lucky, might find a little FREE art at Anthony's. This is one of Kathy Thurston's art cards...also a perfect gift. If you miss her at Anthony's, just walk on over to Ebb Tide Gallery. Yep, that's where you will find Kathy's art.

"May the warmth of Christmas grant you love"

If you haven't been to SEASONS yet, you don't know Christmas. So many beautiful things for your home or someone else's. While there, be on the lookout for a beautiful, original, painting from Rebecca Westeren from For Art Sake. Might find a little Santa art there as well.

If you miss Rebecca's work at Season's, just head on over to For Art Sake and enjoy lots of Rebecca's art in her gallery.

"Perhaps the elf should go first" There are lots of beautiful things at Clark's Jewelers....probably should be carried through the front door. New jewelry and new purses arriving all the time. Great jewelry at all price levels and a great place to go for purses in Gig Harbor. Check it out!

So, are you at a total loss for a special female gift? Just at your wits end? Check out Simply Charmed in the Harbor. Affordable jeans, great sweaters, another great purse place.....or how about a little spa treatment?
How about a little 'pop' of color with our favorite pop artist, Ty Cline. This is an original piece of art. You can frame it, you can turn it into a special art card...put it inside a purse...let your imagination run wild.

Next, stop in at the Wine Studio. Great wine, great tasting, at great prices. What could be a better gift than a beautiful bottle of wine and a special original painting by Robin Peterson. This is a beautiful still life and if you miss her painting at Wine Studio, just look her up at Fernwood Studio.

How many Santa's can you find?

ARTIST OF THE WEEK
Rebecca Westeren and For Art Sake. Why? Because Rebecca is a great artist and one of our great giving artists in Gig Harbor. A fine group gathered at her gallery, For Art Sake, last Saturday evening for great music, great friendship, wonderful snacks and a toasty, dry place to watch the Gig Harbor Lighted Boat
Parade. A great BIG thank you to Rebecca for an wonderful evening.

Feel Good Free Art is now BiCoastal!!!

Yes, it is true!!!

Some of the Feel Good Free Art you will see this week has come all the way from Richmond, Virginia....and we have sent the work of 3 Gig Harbor artists to Virginia in return.

And
Tuesday, July 6th Skansie Park will be the WA State Army National Guard Band. Always inspiring music!!! Be there at 5 for a great seat, maybe.
July 8th UPTOWN new concert area 6pm will have the Joey James Dean Band.

Gig Harbor Art Walk is this Saturday, July 3rd. Get out, have fun...a few extra pieces of Feel Good Free Art can be found on Saturday.

Where will you found your FREE ART ????

Diane has her free art and she is taking it back to Alaska with her!!!

Find this piece of WOOD ART, a puzzle at Sprio's...someplace you just might be thirsty.

Look for this acrylic and actual fern piece at the feel of Gogh Heron Gogh at Wild Birds Unlimited A big welcome to Rebecca Westeren for being one of our participating artists. Her gallery is For Art Sake!....check below for more information on Rebecca and her Gallery.

"Even if you are on the right track..you will get run over if you just sit there!"

Oh, how true... So, get off the track and find this one in the Keeping Room

Find this very special beautiful flower outside Kelly's on Pioneer

Look at this piece carefully and you will notice the artist is from Real Small Art League in Richmond, Virginia.

A big thank you to Tiffany for her inspiration and donation of art to our Feel Good Free Art Project. We have returned the favor by sending them some Feel Good Free Art pieces....go art lovers!!!

ART TAKES MANY FORMS!!
Find a penguin glass stopper. And another wonderful artist from our Virginia Friends at Real Small Art League...a small quited square. Look for these pieces at Water to Wine!!!

Watch for Feel Good Free Art soon at Morso!!

Featured Artist of the Week!!!

Rebecca Westeren is the featured artist of the week....and her gallery as well.
FOR ART SAKE!!!!
8805 North Harborview Dr. #204 www.forartsakeinc.com

Check out FOR ART SAKE!

when you are looking for Northwest
contemporary works by local peninsula,
Puget Sound and regionally acclaimed artists.

You'll find a wide variety of fine arts, jewelry, photography, gifts, cards and arts.
And you will find some pieces of Rebecca's art among

Feel Good Free Art...go find yours!!!