"When you respond to something that is beautiful, you're really looking at the soul of the person who made it." ~ Alice Walker

WELCOME NEW YEAR 2012

A Huge THANK YOU to the dozens of friends and patrons who attended the holiday art/gift fairs in Spokane and the Seattle area during the 2011 holiday season ~ or found me on the web this Christmas.

I so appreciate your very kind interest and generious support and it was heart-warming to see all of you.

It was an especially poignant time as my husband Doug and I will be moving out of the area ~ coming back to do just a sporadic Western Washington event of two.

I will miss my fellow artists, crafters and creative friends who have made me feel so welcome at all of the fairs and festivals. It's been truly wonderful!

Giving Back ~ In addition to offering special discount pricing at local fairs and events, each year, I donate a portion of my annual proceeds to benefits local non-profits. Folks have been to kind to me over the years, I want to do my part and give back.

KIRKLAND

Available Now! Five NEW 2012 calendars ~ Eastside, Snohomish, Spokane's Landmarks and Campbell House (see the "Eastern Washington" section below), and one devoted to Redmond settings in honor of their 2012 Centennial.

You'll also find a revolving handful of prints (both framed and unframed), cards, magnets, art journals and more.

If the artwork you're interested in is not on display, you can also place special orders here as well. The store accepts Visa, MasterCard and American Express.

Located in the Parkplace Mall, the store is filled with artwork from over 100 KAC member artists and instructors. You'll find every genre and media ~ from oil paintings to watercolors, sculpture, ceramics and pottery, photography, glass and fabric art, jewelry ~ and more. Most of the pieces are one-of-a-kind ~ and best of all, created by local Puget Sound artists.

REDMOND

This year, in honor of Redmond's Centennial as noted above, I've designed a 2012 calendar featuring several historic settings. You will find these for sale at the Redmond Historical Society office and at Society monthly meetings from late spring on ~ as well as art cards and magnets of Eastside settings.

Cards by other artists are also available, as well as history books and an informative Redmond Walking Tour pamphlet for adventuresome souls who want a little knowledge and exercise! Phone them for hours of operation.

The wonderful old schoolhouse is home to not only the Society, but other worthy civic organizations. This thriving and active group is a strong force behind the annual July Derby Days festival. They also offer monthly presentations on Redmond's rich heritage, like "Redmond in the '70s" (or Redmond before Microsoft?) given by their first park's director, John Couch. 80+ folks attended! As the Society's slogan says, "History is Happening in Redmond."

2011 marked my fifth (and perhaps last) year of participation as Doug and I are downsizing away from the Seattle area. I've loved this venue and made so many wonderful friends.

This open-air market is the oldest one on the Eastside, and is located near Redmond Town Center shopping mall in the heart of town. It's a favorite with both locals and visitors (there is a Marriott Hotel nearby) and is filled with browsers ~ rain or shine. Shoppers find works by many artists, as well as photography, all sorts of arts & crafts, flowers, jewelry, locally grown produce and more.

At this writing, it would be nice to come back for a couple of Saturdays while Doug plays in some Western Washington golf tournaments, so at this point it's "never say never." Please check my web site for details later this spring.

SNOHOMISH

Kusler's is about a mile north of the antique/vintage shops in the midst of the historic homes district. You'll find a generous selection of cards at this beautiful shop on Avenue D. Sorry, the 2012 NEW Snohomish calendars sold out.

Kusler's carries a wide selection of gifts for home & garden including cookbooks, kitchen tools, tablecloths, napkins, candles, bird baths, plant stakes, cards, gift wrap and more. It's worth a visit!

SPOKANE

The museum complex in Spokane, Washington, which also includes the restored Campbell House, is a "must see" for both out-of-town visitors and residents.

Docents armed with all sorts of historic details lead tours throughout the mansion from the basement through the second floor. Visitors see both the family's and servants' living quarters.

Open Wednesday through Sunday, the MAC is a full-service museum, sharing the history of old Spokane (Natatorium Park, the Davenport Hotel and more) in a colorful, absorbing way.

It also features Native American regional artifacts and hosts several fine art and other national exhibits throughout the year.

Click on my Spokane Collection page to see dozens of settings from this beautiful city.

The MAC Gift Shop carries a few prints of my Campbell House Collection, plus a generous selection of art cards and magnets of landmarks, parks and other settings.

HISTORIC CAMPBELL HOUSE ARTWORK & MORE!

I created a special NEW 2012 calendar to honor the Campbell House with cenes of both the exterior and interior of the beloved mansion. Visit my Calendar or What's New page for a preview of the artwork. These paintings will also be featured in a book currently in the works as well: "Andy & Sophie Visit the Campbell House."

Here is the list of artwork titles:

For more information on this heritage center celebrating the "Inland Empire," visit the MAC web site at NorthwestMuseum.org

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FOR MORE INFORMATION, OR IF YOU'D LIKE TO REACH ME ~

iPhone: 206.406.1409

Email: artist@pattisimpsonward.com

On the Web: PattiSimpsonWard.com