July Featured Artists
Port Townsend Gallery's July featured artists pairs two long-timemembers, Karen McKee and Carol Heath Stabile. The common thread will be colorful new work in surprising directions neither have shown before. There's something for everyone as Carol and Karen unveil "Beads, Buttons, Boxes, Brooches and Back Roads.” The artists' reception will be July 5th during Gallery Walk from 5:00pm-8:00 at Port Townsend Gallery, 715 Water St. Anyone who has attended an opening of Carol's knows to expect a few surprises. A charming collaboration between the two artists is a small number of round gift boxes with lovely hand beaded buttons on top.
Carol Heath Stabile
“Limogne Sunday Market” pastel painting by Carol Heath Stabile
See Europe through an artist's eyes with Carol's 14 never before seen pastel works of France, Italy, and Germany. Traveling last fall to finally see her Grandmother's hometown was a dream come true for Carol. These spectacular yet personal pastels depict a rich journey through mountains, wine country and small villages off the beaten path. And in a spirit of pure fun, she also developed a line of whimsical gift boxes "just to clear out some leftover mat board". Many of the boxes are covered with images of her own artwork and photography, then finished off with a singular bead handle, or (in the case of "BirthdayBox" with a candle!)
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Karen McKee
Glass bead jewelry and bead embroidery buttons and brooches by Karen McKee
Karen McKee continues her exploration of glass and color in her newest work, a series of intricately beaded brooches and buttons. Karen brings decades of involvement with glass to her work. She hasexplored stained and fused glass, glass blowing, beadmaking and, most recently, bead embroidery."I got totally mesmerized making these new pieces." she says."Working with a needle, thread and a palette of tiny beads, I begin each piece by "drawing a line" with beads, then follow where they lead me. It's spontaneous, engaging and great fun. Each small circle evolves into a complete miniature world of color and art. "
Karen will also show her popular beaded jewelry, fashioned with her own handmade glass beads, silver, and semi-precious stones.
Where Else Can you Find P. T. Gallery Artists?
Miriam Lansdon will be the featured artist at the Tyler Street Coffee House from June 23 through August 4.
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