I was surprised and pleased to learn my digital painting “In Port” won an Honorable Mention award at the 2023 CVG Show. Thank you to Juror Carla O’Conner. She did a wonderful job, It’s a diverse and interesting exhibit, full of gems. See all the award winners.
The 2023 CVG Show – January 14 – February 24 at Collective Visions Gallery 331 Pacific Ave, Downtown Bremerton, Open Wed–Thurs 11am-4pm, Fri-Sat: 11am–6pm See the CVG Show art, artists, and event schedule.
Photo by friend and fellow CVG artist Sandy Haight
Witnessing celebrations like the New Year’s Eve Indianola beach bonfire and the joyous Edmonds Polar bears plunge into chilly waters on New Year’s Day was an excellent start for me. The smiles and positive energy radiated in the crowds and onward to the universe, I’m sure.
The epic New Year’s Eve Indianola beach bonfire, fueled by Christmas trees, warmed hardy swimmers (and non-swimmers alike 😉 More photos.
Edmonds Uplift Society Polar Bear Plunge New Year’s Day – Link to video (I was a spectator)
Grateful
I’m grateful to you, all my website visitors, and folks who came out to chat, view, and purchase my artwork in 2022. On New Year’s Eve, I delivered and helped install a 40 x 40 inch “Landing Party” (no. 2 of 3) in its new home. It was a wonderful way to end the year. I’m primed to make more art and find new ways/places to share in 2023. Onward!
I’m a 2023 CVG Show invited artist
Good news! My digital painting “In Port” has been accepted into the 2032 CVG Show – the annual Washington State Juried Art Competition and Show. It’s a diverse exhibit featuring works by artists across the state. Jurors award cash prizes, and it has a rich offering of related events.
In Port digital painting, limited edition archival print, 15.5 x 15.5 in image size, edition of 20. 20.5 x 20 in. framed $475 (unframed $300)
Like all my digitally created artwork, “In Port” is available in several sizes; each edition is limited, and the archival prints are signed and numbered. After being featured in my last email newsletter, No. 1 of 20 found a home in a Seattle corporate workplace. Woot!
Thanks for reading. I wish you and the world peace, health, and happiness in 2023.
It’s Fall! Finally, the rain and winds arrived and cleared out the awful wildfire smoke. It’s time to announce upcoming art events where I’m showing my work.
TLDR: 2022 Upcoming shows
Art in the Woods (our place is on the tour!) Nov. 11-13, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Indianola Holiday Art Fair, Nov. 19, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Bainbridge Island Winter Studio Tour, Dec. 2-4
You’re invited to our open studio
Tim and I will be showing our art together as part of the North Kitsap peninsula Art in the Woods Studio Tour. It’s a self-guided tour of 20 Artists’ studios, with over 50 participating local artists.
Come on out to Fernwoods, that’s what we call our place in Indianola, Washington. It’s where my husband, Tim Celeski, and I live and work. It’s tucked up in the woods, and yes, it has a lot of ferns!
My limited edition abstracts: expressive digital paintings, and the modern Shapemaking series, will be displayed and available for purchase. A selection of mixed media originals from my 2021 100-Day Project, Abstract Sketchbook, will also be shown. I’ll have my iPad handy and am happy to demo how I use it to create my digital paintings.
A Gift, Shapemaking 2018, No. 89, available in several sizes.
Red Wrap from my new Glyph Series Limited edition archival print, edition of 20 22 x 17 in. framed $475 (unframed $300) Other sizes are available.
Posing with the Shapemaking series. Limited edition archival prints, 2021 Art in the Woods
In Port, digital painting
Visitor, digital painting
My husband, Tim Celeski, will have his contemporary wood sculpture and other surprises on display and available for purchase. Maybe see a 3D printing or CNC demo. We’ll be set up in his spacious woodworking shop. Check out his Instagram @timcel, @celeski.digital, and @woodworking.digital (yes, he has three accounts!).
Below are some fun pieces from Tim’s B Flat series.
Visitors at last year’s open studio.
Finding Fernwoods
From the Seattle side, hop on a ferry. Indianola is about 30 minutes north of the Bainbridge Island Ferry Terminal and 12 minutes south of the Kingston Terminal. Check the ferry schedule online, because it’s subject to change these days. Our address is 21072 Fern St NE, Indianola.
There will be lots of yellow “Art in the Woods” signs directing you to the studios. You can pick up a map/brochure along the way, view the map online, or download the Map PDF. We’re studio No. 6. So rest assured, if you make it to Indianola, you’ll see lots of signs pointing the way.
There are two other studios very nearby. Meredith Chernik’s Fern Street Pottery (Studio 5 just down the street from us), and Sydni Sterling Studio (Studio 4).
Also coming up quick…
Indianola Holiday Art Fair, Sat. Nov. 19
9 am–3 pm at the IBIC Clubhouse, it’s always lively! Here’s the Google map.
Bainbridge Island Winter Studio Tour, Dec. 2-4
Like last year I’ll be at the Grange with friends Paula Gill and Sydni Sterling. Check the BIST website for the list of artists and the tour map.
This summer, a collector was smitten and purchased Landing Party at the 4×4: Art by Design exhibit in Port Townsend. It couldn’t fit in their car, so Tim and I delivered it after the show. It was a fun field trip for us, and gratifying to meet the buyer and see my work go out into the world. It’s 40 x 40 in., number 1 in an edition of 3.
I love seeing the Shapemaking series works big. They make an impact. Please contact me if you’re interested in large size prints. 24 x 24 in. (edition of 5), and 40 x 40 in. (edition of 3).
The 4×4: Art by Design show looks fab! It’s exciting to see our work shown together. We each have unique approaches in mediums that include monoprint/stitched paper collage, ceramic vessels, digital painting, limited edition prints, and abstract wood sculpture.
4×4: Art by Design
June 9 – August 7, 2022 Northwind Art Jeanette Best Gallery 701 Water Street, Port Townsend Gallery hours: Thurs. – Mon. noon-5 pm. Art at Night, Saturday, July 2, Open until 8 pm.
Join us for a second Artists’ Talk and Meet + Greet: Saturday, July 9 at 1 pm.
Exhibiting artists: David Owen Hastings, Brian O’Neill, (Me), and Tim Celeski (excellent selfie by David)
The gallery is a beautiful space for art! The striking tall vertical pieces are 3D Sketch series 1, 2, and 3, carved walnut, by Tim Celeski.Ceramic vessels by Brian O’Neill are in the foreground. Landing Party, and a set from my Glyph series are visible on the back wall. …
