Living in the Pacific Northwest has provided an abundance of inspiration for artist Laurie Barmore. From the fuzzy, green, lush moss of our rain-soaked region to the natural debris on local, rugged beaches, it has all had an impact on her creative process. Born in New York and raised in California, Barmore drew cartoons as […]
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How to Choose the Right Coating for Your Outdoor Wood Project
Wood is a focal point of many homes and can be seen on everything from siding and millwork to docks, decks and outdoor furniture. Wood is a beautiful, durable and versatile material, but it must be protected properly to stand the test of time. Water, UV rays and fungi can all damage the wood at […]
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A Boat as a Muse
Close your eyes. Think of rowing, alone, across the Tacoma Narrows, maybe to Vashon, maybe to Commencement Bay. The currents are strong, wind fierce and, well, it is midwinter and sleeting. This was life before the Tacoma Narrows Bridge. Yes, there were the Skansie Brothers’ ferries, but they just went from Tahlequah to Point Defiance. […]
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Your Walls Are an Open Canvas
When you think of your walls as a canvas, there are a multitude of ways to enhance the look and feel of any room. As with most projects, you need to consider some initial criteria: Now that we have defined the four basic criteria for determining how you approach your project, you can consider the […]
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Charitable Art
Confucius once said, “If you want happiness for a year, inherit a fortune. If you want happiness for a lifetime, help someone else.” Charity is the gift that keeps on giving, and there are many ways to give generously. Dr. Paul McCullough has recently donated $500,000 in artwork to the Kitsap Community Foundation. “The Kitsap […]
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What the Paint Color of Your Home Says About Your Personality
Many people who buy their homes usually style them based on their home’s features and color. Other times, they style it with their favorite colors. But not many people think about what their color choice says about them. Maybe there’s no correlation between the paint color and the homeowner’s personality. Or, maybe the color you […]
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Gig Harbor Open Studio Tour Marks 25 Years
The Gig Harbor Open Studio Tour (GHOST) will be celebrating more than 25 years of bringing artists and those who appreciate art together during a weekend celebration on Sept. 16, 17 and 18. This year’s tour features 23 local artists showing their work in 14 studios open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 […]
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Art in the Woods Nov. 12-14 Opens 18 Artist Studios to the Public
Art in the Woods, a unique, self-guided art studio tour, is an annual event by the Cultural Arts Foundation NW that takes place on the second weekend of November. Scheduled for Nov. 12-14 this year, the tour will include 18 North Kitsap working studios. You’re invited to stop by and meet the artists, see new […]
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Theresa Stirling’s New Beeswax Painting Workshops
No time like now to learn something new — local artist Theresa Stirling has taken her in-studio workshops online by request. Stirling now offers a chance to learn the ancient art of painting with beeswax and fire — and to do it from the comfort of your own space. No experience necessary — she offers […]