Four Miniatures Juried into the 64 Annual Edmonds Arts Festival 2021

I'm so happy to have my four Fine Art Miniatures juried into the 64th Annual Edmonds Arts Festival! There are more than 400 artists in the indoor gallery room in the Frances Anderson Building and more than 160 in booths outside on the festival grounds.  Music and food will be offered so bring the whole family to enjoy a day in beautiful downtown Edmonds!  Of course, things have been scaled down due to Covid and masks will be required in all indoor venues.  Please don't let that stop you, there will be masks available if you've forgotten yours.

 

 Edmonds Arts Festival

August 27th - 29th 2021

 Frances Anderson Center
700 Main Street, Edmonds WA (map)
 

10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday

 

The Conversation © Barbara A. Freeman

4" x 4" Graphite on Claybord  

 

The Conversation © Barbara A. Freeman

4" x 4" Graphite on Claybord - Framed 5 3/8" x 5 3/8"

 

The Mermaid © Barbara A. Freeman

4" x 4" Acrylic on Claybord - Miniature

 

The Mermaid © Barbara A. Freeman

4" x 4" Acrylic on Claybord - Framed 5 3/4" x 5 3/4"

 

You`re Welcome Here © Barbara A. Freeman

3 1/2" x 2 1/2" Ink on Scratchbord - Miniature

 

You`re Welcome Here © Barbara A. Freeman

3 1/2" x 2 1/2" Ink on Scratchbord - Framed 6 3/8" 5 3/8"

   

They Come at Night © Barbara A. Freeman

4" x 4" Ink on Scratchbord - Miniature

They Come at Night © Barbara A. Freeman

4" x 4" Ink on Scratchbord - Framed 5 1/4" x 5 1/4"

 

In addition to the daytime festivities, there is an event on Friday evening to enjoy! It's time to celebrate art and get back in the swing of things! Don't miss the art event of the season as we celebrate the return of the Edmonds Arts Festival! Join your friends and neighbors at this benefit party that supports the arts in our community. Proceeds go to scholarships for art education, grants for art programs, and public art.

 Celebrate Art Party

Friday, August 27, 6:30 - 10 p.m.

On the Plaza at the Frances Anderson Center

700 Main Street, Edmonds, WA

Mingle in the gallery and celebrate in the stunning outdoor setting overlooking Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains and dance to live music on the Plaza. Guests will be treated to cocktails, wine, beer, and desserts.

Parking is limited. Let us help you get there with Uber! With each ticket, you will receive $5.00 towards a ride to or from the Frances Anderson Center. (The discount code will be shared with ticket holders shortly before the event.)

Tickets cost $50 each and can be purchased with a credit card, PayPal, or check.

Put on your dancing shoes and come celebrate!  

Hope you get to enjoy something of this much loved arts festival.  Be sure to check out the show and don't miss the indoor gallery!  Check out my miniatures and all the wonderful work in the show, both indoor and outside!

 

As always, thank you for reading about my work and the shows I'm in.  Have a safe and enjoyable summer!  Remember to support your local artist! 

 

 

2020 Winter Show of Small Works and Miniatures - Parklane Gallery Kirkland WA - I have 5 Pieced of Art accepted!

Five of my pieces, four Miniatures and one Small Work are in this year's 2020 Winter Show of Small Works and Miniatures at Parklane Gallery in Kirkland WA (map). This year their Annual Winter Show will be a 2-month event, November and December. The show will combine the Small Works show and the Miniature show, which is usually held in the spring but had been cancelled due to COVID 19.  Accepted artwork will be shown online and in the gallery in two collections: Miniatures, which meet international miniature standards, and Small Works.  You can read more about international standards at the Miniature Artist of America, AMA site.  This special exhibit of 250 small works and miniatures were selected from over 600 artworks entered from artists across the country!  All accepted works can be viewed online and the Gallery will have a limited number of the work on the gallery walls.  As space becomes available, more work will be hung.  If you see what you like online, give them a call at 425.827.1462.  All work will be for sale and these little treasures make the perfect holiday gift or stocking stuffer!

The Conversation © Barbara A. Freeman

 4" x 4" Graphite on Claybord - Miniature

 

The Conversation © Barbara A. Freeman

4" x 4" Graphite on Claybord - Framed 5 3/8" x 5 3/8"

 

The Mermaid © Barbara A. Freeman

4" x 4" Acrylic on Claybord - Miniature

 

The Mermaid © Barbara A. Freeman

4" x 4" Acrylic on Claybord - Framed 5 3/4" x 5 3/4"

 

You`re Welcome Here © Barbara A. Freeman

3 1/2" x 2 1/2" Ink on Scratchbord - Miniature

 

You`re Welcome Here © Barbara A. Freeman

3 1/2" x 2 1/2" Ink on Scratchbord - Framed 6 3/8" 5 3/8"

 

The show will feature a wide variety of small and miniature artwork sure to please anyone on your Holiday gift list.  Parklane Gallery will be observing WA state's current safety requirements.  Parklane Gallery is located in the heart of beautiful downtown Kirkland at 130 Park Lane, Kirkland WA. 425.827.1462.  Free parking is located below the Kirkland Public Library.  You can view the artwork on the Parklane Gallery 2020 Winter Show website and from there by clicking on Miniatures, Small Works, or by Artists to search or browse.  You'll want them all!

 

November 5th to January 2nd, 2021

Open:  Thursday 1 to 5 

Friday and Saturday 10 to 6

Sunday 1 - 5

  

They Come at Night © Barbara A. Freeman

4" x 4" Ink on Scratchbord - Miniature

They Come at Night © Barbara A. Freeman

4" x 4" Ink on Scratchbord - Framed 5 1/4" x 5 1/4"

 

Under Scrutiny © Barbara A. Freeman

6" x 6" Ink on Scratchbord - Small Works

Under Scrutiny © Barbara A. Freeman

6" x 6" Ink on Scratchbord - Framed 9 1/8"x 9 1/8"

 

 Thank you for taking the time to read about my work.  These times are very stressful and art may be the best gift to give yourself.  Keep joy in your life and love in your heart with art, music, and your loved ones, both human and animal.  Stay safe and be well.     

ICON 2020 "Harmony" and "Under Scrutiny" selected for show

Harmony and Under Scrutiny have been selected to be in this year's 7th Annual Juried ICON Show!  This year the show will be both a physical show as well as a virtual show on the Lynn Hanson Gallery Website.   It's a really exciting show this year and I am honored to have my two works included.  The show runs from September 3 through September 26, 2020, in the gallery and online.  

Harmony  © Barbara A. Freeman

  Graphite and Mixed Media on Claybord  12" x 9" 

 

Under Scrutiny  © Barbara A. Freeman

6" x 6" Small Work  Ink on Scratchbord 

Virtual Art Walk, Thursday September 3, 5:30 *video on website

Virtual Artist Reception Saturday September 12, 2:00 - details coming

Artist Reception and Awards:

Strong Voice in Art

Innovative Use of Materials

and People's Choice Award *

*given to the artist who receives the most votes for their piece.

 

Please vote in person at the gallery or by email at: rrrragggg@yahoo.com. Use the subject line to put the artist name and the name of the piece that you are voting for, nothing else is needed. The votes will be added up and the award will be given Saturday September 12. Voting ends at midnight Friday, September 11.

You are welcome to visit the Lynn Hanson Gallery in person during regular gallery hours of Friday and Saturday, noon until 5 pm. Please call first, (206) 960-2118, to confirm. If you are interested in purchasing a piece, you can make an appointment to see the piece in the gallery, or arrange to have the piece brought to your home or place of business for viewing. To set up an appointment call Lynn at 206-960-2118 or email at lynnhansongallery@gmail.com.

I am very pleased to be a part of this show, there are always interesting interpretations of ICON.  Lynn asked that we each send a statement why our work "says ICON" for us. Here's what I answered for my two works.  Harmony depicts the female spirit that dwells in the forest and sustains all that inhabits it. The feminine spirit is an ICON. Under Scrutiny is the feminine watching over the forest which is her domain. The forest as feminine is an ICON.  Please consider voting for my work for the people's Choice Award! 

 

As always, thank you for taking the time to read about my work.   Art can keep your spirits up and put a smile on your face.  Stay well and support your local artist! 

Two New Works Accepted in Gallery North Small Works Show 2020! Edmonds WA

Two new works that I submitted to this year's Gallery North - Small Works Show 2020, have been accepted!  They Come at Night is a Fine Art Miniature and Under Scrutiny is a Small Work.  I'm honored to be in the show!

They Come at Night  © Barbara A. Freeman

4" x 4" Fine Art Miniature  Ink on Scratchbord 

Under Scrutiny  © Barbara A. Freeman

6" x 6" Small Work  Ink on Scratchbord

Sixty-nine accomplished and emerging artists from across the US have submitted nearly three hundred original works of art in a variety of media and technique to be juried for this show. Of these, one hundred and sixty-two pieces, the best of the best, will adorn the walls of Gallery North for the entire month of March.  Oils, watercolors, acrylics, ink, block prints, and mixed media pieces, all  curated to complement each other, were juried by award winning artist and author Sue Coccia.  

I'll be attending the reception on Saturday, March 7th, so stop by, say hello and check out the show!

Gallery North Small Works 2020

401 Main Street, Edmonds, WA 98020  (map)

March 1st - March 30th

Artists Reception and Awards Ceremony

 Saturday March 7th, 1- 4pm.

Edmonds monthly Art Walk

Thursday, March 19th,  5 – 8 pm

Hours of operation

Sunday – Friday 11am – 5pm

Saturday 10am - 6pm

 For further information please call us at (425) 774-0946

Scratchbord is a new way of working for me and I'm still not sure what I think about it!  I really love the detail and the fine lines I can get using a sharp point scratching away the ink.  It works in reverse so instead of adding dark like you would with graphite, you create light by stippling or scratching away the ink.  It's done on panels, I usually work on the claybord or scratchbord from Ampersand.  I used ink for color and scratch that to create subtle shades and shapes.  So working back and forth by adding and removing color and line, I get to where I want with the image.  You can find many way of working in this medium by googling scratchboard or on the Ampersand Art Supplies website where you can find their Scratchbords.

Under Scrutiny  © Barbara A. Freeman

6" x 6" Small Work  Ink on Scratchbord  Framed

They Come at Night  © Barbara A. Freeman

4" x 4" Fine Art Miniature  Ink on Scratchbord  Framed

As always, thank you for taking time to read about my work.  Spring is starting to show herself, so hope you can get out to enjoy the beauty of our great outdoors!  Remember to support your local artists!