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2022 Art in the Woods Studio Tour + upcoming shows

October 30, 2022 November 1, 2022

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!

Art in the Woods Studio Tour, Nov. 11-13

Fri., Sat., Sun., Nov. 11-13, 2022, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Tour website)

What you’ll see at Fernwoods

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.

Flat color abstract composition in pink and green — 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

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.

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.

Enjoy the change of season, and we hope to see you at Fernwoods for Art in the Woods Studio Tour!

Big Landing Party special delivery

October 24, 2022 October 30, 2022

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).

Leslie with large framed artwork in a buyer's home

Abstract, contemporary art – 4×4 exhibit in Port Townsend thru Aug. 7

June 29, 2022 October 30, 2022

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.

Four artists smiling for a selfie in an exhibit of their work — Exhibiting artists: David Owen Hastings, Brian O’Neill, (Me), and Tim Celeski (excellent selfie by David)

The exhibit features works by Tim Celeski (Indianola, WA), David Owen Hastings (Sequim, WA), Leslie Newman (Indianola, WA), and Brian O’Neill (Bellingham, WA)

Contemporary art hanging at an art exhibit in Port Townsend — 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.

Artwork in a spacious gallery, ceramic vessels in foreground. Colorful modern prints, and wood sculptures hanging on the walls. — 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.

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4×4: Art by Design – Northwind Art Jeanette Best Gallery, Port Townsend

May 16, 2022 October 30, 2022

I’m pleased to be included in a group show at Northwind Art, Jeanette Best Gallery, June 9 – August 7, 2022. Read on for the Northwind Art press release.

Port Townsend, WA – An exhibit featuring four regional artists, 4×4: Art by Design, opens June 9 and will run through August 7 at Northwind Art Jeanette Best Gallery, 701 Water Street, gallery hours are Thursday through Monday, noon-5 pm.
There will be an Artists’ Talk and Meet + Greet: Saturday, June 11 at 1 pm.

“All of these artists share a common career path,” says Kathleen Garrett, Exhibits Director at Northwind Art. “They all started out as graphic designers and continue to use those skills as they have migrated to the world of fine art.”

The exhibit features works by Tim Celeski (Indianola, WA), David Owen Hastings (Sequim, WA), Leslie Newman (Indianola, WA), and Brian O’Neill (Bellingham, WA) and focuses on abstract art in mediums including prints, quilts, ceramic vessels, digital painting, and abstract wood sculpture.

David Owen Hastings, stitched paper collage

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Art in the Woods Studio Tour & upcoming shows

November 2, 2021 October 30, 2022

After this long Covid-induced break from in-person art shows, I’m delighted to be participating in three events this season. I hope to see you.

TLDR: 2021 Upcoming shows

Art in the Woods (our place is on the tour!)
Nov. 12-14, 10 am–5 pm
Indianola Holiday Art Fair, Nov. 20, 9 am–3 pm
Bainbridge Island Winter Studio Tour, Dec. 3-5
Masks required for all events

You’re invited to Fernwoods

What the heck is Fernwoods? That’s what we call our place in Indianola, Washington 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!

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 18 Artists’ studios, with over 50 participating local artists.

Art in the Woods Studio Tour, Nov. 12-14

Fri., Sat., Sun., Nov. 12-14, 2021, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Tour website)

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