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.     

"Around the Block" 2013 - Parklane Gallery, Kirkland WA

I'm happy to be participating in Parklane Gallery's group show, Around the Block!  This is their 4th annual juried show of exactly 12 x 12 inch work, including frame, from artists and photographers in the Puget Sound area.  This is my first time submitting to this show.  My entries are three of my pieces from the Wood Nymph series, Just Between You and Me, Lost and Found, and Snail Tales.  These three are smaller works matted and framed in 12" x 12" frames.  You can view all the work in the show on Parklane Gallery's online website here.  Look for my three works close to the bottom.

Lost and Found  © Barbara A. Freeman

Acrylic on Gessobord  5 7/8" x 5 7/8"

 Lost and Found, from my Wood Nymph and Other Curiosities series, is not a piece I get to show often.  It's the only one from that series that I've painted, so far.  The rest have all been done using graphite and mixed media on film.  Revisiting it now, makes me want to paint more!

The 2013 Around the Block Show runs from Octobe 8th to November 3rd.  The Artist Reception and the Kirkland Art Walk takes place Friday, October 11th, 6 to 8 PM.  Parklane Gallery, 130 Park Lane, Kirkland,  WA.  (map)  All work is for sale.  Looks like a fun show!  I'll be attending the Artist Reception tonight, hope to see you there too!

Photos of Parklane Gallery's 20th Annual Miniature Show

Parklane Gallery, Kirkland WA

130 Park Lane, Kirkland WA

May 8th to June 3rd 2012

Online Miniature Gallery Link

My friend, artist Janie Olsen (left) and I.

Janie's husband, Bill checking out the work.

Janie and I trying to ignore Wayne taking our photo.

Unfortunately, there was a lot of glare.  It was a sunny evening (really it's true!) and between the spot lighting and the sunshine pouring in the windows, it was a bit difficult to get clear photos.  Hopefully you can see enough to recognize your work if you are in the show.  If you live near enough, you will want to make sure to see this show in person.  There is nothing like seeing these treasures in front of your eye and even better under magnification!  The show continues through June 3rd.  It will be open during the Kirkland Studio Tour during Mothers' Day Weekend and will be part of the Kirkland Artwalk.  Once again the work can be purchased via Parklane Gallery's Website.  They are located at 130 Park Lane, Kirkland WA.  This is a very popular show and one not to be missed! 

Parklane Gallery's 20th Annual Miniature Art Show

** Welcome to My Warren  © Barbara A. Freeman

Graphite and Mixed Media on Film 21/2" x 4 1/2"

 
 I delivered my four miniatures to Parklane Gallery in Kirkland on Sunday and to my surprise, on Monday morning the show was already up online!  That's fast work!  Thanks to the folks at Parklane and Larey McDaniel, the photographer!  More exciting news, the work will be available for purchase on their website on May 9th!  Now, not only can you view the work, you can also put it in your shopping cart!  You can view the show and my four works on their website, Parklane Gallery Miniature Show.  My works are number 354A, Welcome to My Warren, 354B, Keeping Watch, 354C, Early Autumn, and 354D, Last of the Season . 

 (top) Welcome to My Warren and Keeping Watch, 

(bottom) Early Autumn and Last of the Season  © Barbara A. Freeman

The 20th Annual International Juried Miniature Show opens May 8th and runs to June 3rd.  The Artists' Reception and Awards Presentation is May 11th from 6 to 8 pm.  There are over 400 works from some of the top Fine Art Miniaturists from all across the country and abroad.  Magnifying glasses are provided and closer looks are encouraged!

This is a local show for me and I will be attending the reception. Once again, my husband Wayne will take photos of the show and reception for me which I will post here on my blog and several miniature art forums. I am honored to be a part of this show. If you have never seen a miniature show in person and are in the area, this is a perfect opportunity! I hope to see you there.

**  Welcome to My Warren is framed in the gold frame shown, top image.  Originally I framed it in the black frame (as in the grouping above) because it went well with the rest in the series, Wood Nymphs and Other Curiosities.  However, when I checked the prospectus for the dimensions allowed in the show, the black frame was a tad too large. When re-framing, I decided to use the gold frame which I think looks very nice with the gold in her wings. 

So many shows entered, and now I wait for the notices to come to see if all my submissions have been accepted.  I'll be posting the results as I receive them for the Edmonds Arts Festival, LiveARTS Bothell and a few others.  Thanks for taking the time to read this.  Happy Mothers' Day!

Photos of Parklane Gallery's 19th Annual Miniature Show

Parklane Gallery, Kirkland WA

What a fun Artists' Reception at Parklane Gallery Saturday evening. I got to meet Jim Smith, the juror for the show, who is also the Fearless Leader of the Yahoo Miniature Art Group. Jim is even more delightful in person than he is online! It was a great show with lots of red dots appearing while we were there.  Several of my artist friends came by to see the show and say hello. Some also had work in the show. My friend Janie Olsen and her husband Bill attended. Janie had several red dots appear on her work, including one of my favorites Banty Hen!! I also met Naoko Morisawa who works with mosaic bits of dyed wood that she cuts and makes into beautiful images. Sue Jackson-André, aka, Clovie Boy stopped in to say hello.  Sue had two beautiful colored pencil drawings of rabbits in the show.  The show gathered a large number of people throughout the evening.  It was a beautiful evening!

Juror and Artist, Jim Smith with Artist, Barbara Freeman (yours truly)

 

Juror, Jim Smith telling how he made his difficult choices for the awards! 

Lovely Music is always provided. 

If you haven't seen this show, do try to see it.  It's amazing, the amount of detail and wonder that is contained in these tiny masterpieces! This show will also be part of the Kirkland ArtWalk on Friday, May 13 from 6 until 9.  The 19th Annual Miniature Art Show at Parklane Gallery, 130 Park Lane in Kirkland WA continues through June 5th. Parklane Gallery is a beautiful place to visit.

I know that some who will read this blog to see the photos, looking for their work, will be disappointed.  I regret if the photos are not large enough to see all the art.  When taking photos of the show and reception, we try to respect those who do NOT wish to have their work photographed.   Thanks for taking the time to read this blog.  Support your local artist!