Saturday, May 28, 2011

Great Artist Communities

I was just looking at the calender and was super impressed with how much great art festivities are coming up this Summer! This is nothing new either, our area in general really is a great place to be an artist or art lover. I figured I would list a few art evens and festivals coming up in the next few weeks. These are just a few, so I am sure there are plenty more that I am not aware of or are just out of my range that one could find with a little bit of local research. I focused on the Everett area with a couple bigger festivals just out of Everett.


Here is a starter calendar of great events in the Arts! (links provided to get more info):

Sorticulture: June 10th,11th,12th
http://www.ci.everett.wa.us/default.aspx?ID=1228

Everett Art Walk: June 18th, July 16th,  August 20th
www.everettartwalk.org

Edmonds Art Festival: June 17th, 18th 19th
http://www.edmondsartsfestival.com/

Artists Garage Sale: June 18th
http://www.schack.org/events/artists-garage-sale/

Bothell Live Arts festival: June 25th and 26th
http://liveartsbothell.org/

Schack Art center Jurried Show: June 30th-August 25th
http://www.schack.org/exhibits/18th-juried-art-show-1/

Fresh Paint Festival: August 20th-21st
http://www.schack.org/events/

I hope this info helps you find something you may not have already known about. I will continue to post more as I learn about them!

Thursday, May 5, 2011

Interview with Artist Greg Stair

 Greg Stair is an artist I have know for a number of years now. He does absolutely amazing work in soft pastel. Greg does portrait work in amazing detail but never seems to loose the painterly look I like so well. I have admired his work since the first time I framed a piece close to 10 years ago! greg was my first showing artist at the Gallery Wall at Art Supply Northwest and has shown with us at WiseDesignz. We always have prints and cards available at the gallery. I hope you enjoy our interview with Artist Greg Stair.

JW: Tell us a bit about your arts education
 
GS: I have an Illustration and Graphic Arts degree from Western Washington University.  I have attended a variety of other colleges while advancing my Art education.


JW: How would you describe your Art?:
 
GS: My art started out as what I call Extreme Portraiture and has evolved into realistic pastel work depicting a variety of topics (including portraits).


JW: When were you inspired in the arts?
 
GS: I was always active in the arts and am constantly inspired by new events in my life.  Being a teacher allows me to experience life from a variety of perspectives and creative angles.


JW: Can you remember the time and place?:
 
GS: No, does that mean I'm getting old?
 

JW: Can you tell us a bit about your history with Everett?
 
GS: I was born in Everett and  grew up in Marysville.  I have been teaching in Everett for about 17 years now.  I have always been active in the community.


JW: What inspires you now as an artist?:
 
GS: The need to improve and evolve inspires me.  I like to think I'm constantly improving and changing.


JW: What advice can you give to emerging artists:

GS: The one thing I've learned is to never give up.  If you believe in what you do keep doing it and work through the frustrations.  Life is what you make of it.



For more information on Greg Stair and his art you can visit the website links listed below: http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/greg-stair.html
http://www.indieartgroup.com/products.php?cat=31