Kitties, Pandas and Art Walk, oh my!

It's getting warmer with more sun...

a perfect upcoming Saturday for Art Walk in downtown Gig Harbor.

Remember art will be out on Saturday...perhaps not before!

ALSO The perrrrrrrrrfect time for Kitty #2

This is Kitty # 2 who needs to be adopted into a really good home and needs a name.
Where you going to find her?
What are you going to name her?
You will find this kitty, not in UPTOWN, not in Downtown, not in Gig Harbor North.......she may be hiding among some really great purses.....

Panda Bears in Federal Way

Now, if you are a fan of the Panda Bear, did you know they are almost extinct? Well, one of our participating artists is also an adventure Artist. Becci Crowe is presenting The Giant Pandas of China on April 10th at the Center Stage Theatre in Federal Way. This presentation will be an extraordinary journey featuring behind the scenes film footage with the Pandas and global efforts to save them from the brink of extinction. A must see program for you....and for children alike.

Saturday is artwalk in Gig Harbor. When you are out walking there are a couple of new businesses you might want to walk on into.....might find a little FREE art!!!

So, it is April and can the Easter Bunny be far behind? If you are quick, you might find a little FREE art bunny at Kit's. This bunny is a glycee print by Kathy Thurston....if you miss this at Kit's then check the Ebb Tide Gallery round the corner. BUT...before you go anywhere, check out the great jewelry in Kit's. Mother's Day will be here soon!

Have you been into Jigamagig yet???? Big things come in small packages...small store, great local made craft art. New to the harbor, so go visit and while you are there, find this beautiful little original painting by Joan Sein...read more about Joan below!

Here's an original, beautiful, acrylic painting by Charlie Meacham. Guess what the flower is? Guess what the title of the painting is? You'll find the answer at Ebb Tide Gallery, on the back of the piece of art. While in Ebb Tide be sure to say hello to their featured artist, Melodee Dahl. You've seen her beautiful Chinese ink & color painting on the blog...see it in person! Then checkout Raz and the woodfired pottery.

"Mothers listen when no one else cares!" Isn't that the truth!!! Mother's Day will be here before you know it. You can find this little FREE art at another new store, The Design Cottage. Stop in on Saturday to help celebrate their Grand Opening.

You'll find them next to Gig Harbor Beads.


This is a beautiful, hand painted, hair barrette. It is painted by Dori Wheeler and you can find this one at For Art Sake Gallery. If you miss this at For Art Sake, do see more of Dori's work at Ebb Tide Gallery. While in For Art Sake, be sure to admire the watercolor and acrylic paintings of Linda Spearman.

Water's Edge Gallery and Framery. Stop in there and you will find this really, cute and useful mini key basket. You can hang a couple of keys or put something in the basket. This basket is handmade by Sherry Mayfarth of Joyful Basketry.....and Ebb Tide Gallery, just across the street. And, while in Water's Edge take a look at Myrna Binion's beautiful watercolors and find out what Yupo paper is!!!

Don't you just love Sumi painting? Darlene Dihel is one of the very best and this is an original sumi painting, so you'd better get there fast......Birdnest Gallery & Framing.
While there enjoy the beautiful oils of Xochi Madera

"Where the loser saw barriers, the winner saw hurdles." R. Brault

Find this ray of hope at Al Johnson's Studio, at the bottom of Peacock. While there, do enjoy his pottery and paintings. Mother's Day is coming.

ARTIST OF THIS WEEKEND

Meet Joan Sain, watercolor and acrylic artist. After 25 years in fashion design, in 1986 Joan started painting. You are just going to love her flowers, they are so beautiful.

When there is an art exhibit around town, you will find Joan showing her lovely paints...Contact Joan to see more of her paintings at http://joansainart.com/

BIG Art Happenings In Gig Harbor!

3/25/ UPDATE Kitty #1 has been adopted. Read all about her on the adopted kitties page.
Big Art Happenings in Gig Harbor!!

Spring is coming, you can feel it in the air!!!
This FREE art project has been out and about for 1st Sat. Artwalks.....
soon....
soon......
Memorial Day is just around the corner and
FREE art will be out again,
every week with more art and more fun for Gig Harbor!!
UNTIL THEN
NEWS

Feel Good Free Art Project is now a member of the Gig Harbor Arts Commission!
What this means.... more art awareness for Gig Harbor!!

This Kitty Needs a Home and a Name!

There are little kitties popping up all over Gig Harbor.
These kitties need a home and a name.
Find the kitty, name the kitty, report back to the I FOUND FREE ART page, on the blog. After your kitty has been named it will appear on the Adopted Kitties page with its new name.
This is Kitty #1 (check out the bell round her neck) to be found somewhere in downtown Gig Harbor...find her!!
As kitties are adopted, more kitties will be placed for you to find and adopt.

Gig Harbor Arts Center?

Peninsula Art League President, Ann Knapp has set up an on-line petition to gather signatures in support of the creation of an Arts Center to serve the greater Gig Harbor Peninsula area. The Center would provide space for meetings, performances, art exhibits, concerts, rehearsals and classes, workshops, storage and administrative offices for all visual and performing arts organizations in the greater Gig Harbor Peninsula region.
For more information and to sign the interest petition, copy and paste in your browser http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/gig_harbor_arts_alliance/

ARTIST OF THE WEEK!!

Most of the beautiful art on the page this week is by Linda Jacobus. Linda is a wonderful oil painter.
"The Light Brings Forth the Seeing":
A collection of fine oils by Linda is on display at Morso Wine Bar March 25- April 24th.

Artist Opening Reception is on Friday, March 25th 6-8pm

"Throughout my life I have always had a desire to be creative and explored different crafts and mediums to express that desire. None of them fulfilled my yearning. In 1992, I first picked up a brush and gently caressed the canvas with paint, I knew my search was over."

Click on Morso Wine Bar to find out all about Linda. Stop in Morso to see her wonderful show.
Linda Jacobus can also be found at Ebb Tide Gallery in Gig Harbor.

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



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