THEODORE ROOSEVELT ~ "We cannot do great deeds unless we are willing to do the small things that make up the sum of greatness."

REDMOND (WA) SATURDAY MARKET SEASON ~ May 1 to October 30!

SUMMER APPEARANCES:

NOTE: Market appearances are subject to GOOD weather. I will note cancellations here whenever possible.

1ST PLACE ~ "MEETING AT THE MARKET"

My painting, "Meeting at The Market" took 1ST in their competition for artwork honoring the "market experience."

This fun, colorful scene of folks shopping in the open air is on all the posters and other materials promoting the market from May through October. More on the Redmond Saturday Market below.

NEW! Redmond Reporter: 2010 April Issue Article ~ Because my artwork won and is being featured to promote the season, Mary Stevens Decker wrote a full-page article with artwork and photos. Click on Redmond Reporter II pdf to see "Meeting at The Market ~ Local Artist spotlights upcoming Saturday Market in Promotional Poster."

2 NEW LOCATIONS FOR 2010:

KIRKLAND ART CENTER STORE

You can now find a revolving handful of my prints (both framed and unframed), cards, magnets plus four NEW 2011 calendars, journals and more at this new shop in Kirkland. If the piece 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 Kirkland Parkplace Mall, this store is filled with artwork from nearly 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, by local Puget Sound artists.

CABBAGE PATCH RESTAURANT, SNOHOMISH, WASHINGTON

My NEW 2011 Snohomish calendar, with the Cabbage Patch Restaurant gracing the cover, is available here.

Sondra McCutchan has been the proud owner of this elegant and excellent eatery since 1978. She has seen her red cottage through a terrible fire that closed the restaurant and visits from a ghost named Sybil who drifts through the house when you least expect it. Visit her web site to learn more about the "Haunting History" of this remarkable setting.

The Cabbage Patch is a beloved destination for both residents and visitors to this quaint, rural community. Sondra offers a full menu, bar and catering ~ serving guests in a setting filled with cozy antiques and local artwork (much of it for sale). Don't miss a slice of her delectable homemade-from-scratch raspberry cream pie!

Visitors to this pretty riverside town will find a large historic disctrict of immaculately restored residences and churches ~ plus an extensive collection of antique emporiums and engaging gift shops.

To see the 19 paintings and preview the calendar art, click on the Snohomish Collection pdf and 2011 Snohomish Calendar pdf. To learn more about the community, visit www.ci.snohomish.wa.us.

OTHER WESTERN WASHINGTON LOCATIONS (Alphabetically):

BELLEVUE

The Eastside Heritage Center divides its operations between two renovated landmark homes in Bellevue. The McDowell House houses the EHC administration offices, and the Winters House (paintings of both settings are are part of the Puget Sound Collection. Click on Eastside Collection pdf). Heather Trescases can help you with your card order. Please call for details.

REDMOND

You'll find my individually packaged greeting cards featuring Eastside landmarks for sale at the Society office. Cards with renditions by other artists are also available, as well as historical books and an informative Redmond Walking Tour pamphlet for adventuresome souls who want a little exercise! Please call them for hours of operation.

The wonderful old schoolhouse houses not only the Society, but the Redmond Arts Commission and other worthy civic organizations. This thriving and active group is a strong force behind the Redmond's Derby Days, the city's annual July festival. They also feature monthly presentations highlighting 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."

As I shared above, my award winning painting, "Meeting at The Market" pictured has been used to promote it's 35th season ~ quite an honor!

Look for my participation dates on my Welcome and What's New pages later this spring. May 1st was Opening Day!

This open air market is the oldest one on the Eastside, and is located next to the Redmond Town Center shopping mall in the heart of town. The market is 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. On a busy day, there are as many as 90 vendors ~ so there's something for everyone!

ROCHE HARBOR, SAN JUAN ISLAND

Who doesn't love the Roche Harbor? Located on San Juan Island in the Puget Sound of Washington State, this seaside village was built by John S. McMillin in 1886 as the "company town" for his family and employees of his large lime quarry.

The main buildings in the center of town have been beautifully preserved as the Roche Harbor Resort and Marina. Guests can still stay at the original Hotel de Haro built by McMillin in 1886. (Other famous visitors were President Teddy Roosevelt and actor John Wayne!) This resort hosts hundreds of pleasure boats and yachts during the summer months, but especially Fourth of July Independence Day celebration every year.

On the first floor of the historic Hotel de Haro (pictured here) next to the entrance of the hotel, you'll find the charming resort gift shop filled with all sorts of goodies.

Manager Darlene TroBaugh and her friendly staff are always available to help you find everything from glossy coffee table books to comfortable resort wear ~ just what you need to remember your wonderful vacation long after you leave this quaint setting.

The shop carries a selection of prints and greeting cards of several of my paintings featuring these settings: the famous Madrona Grill (pictured to the left); Our Lady of Good Voyage Church; the Lime Kiln Cafe (once part of the old factory complex); historic Hotel de Haro (photo above); the U.S. Customs House at the end of the dock; the majestic McMillin Mausoleum ("Afterglow Vista") tucked back in the forest above the resort; the little charming little red schoolhouse ~ and other popular Roche Harbor landmarks and settings.

See these and more, part of my Puget Sound Collection, by clicking on the Islands Collection pdf.

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON'S BEACON HILL NEIGHBORHOOD

I just finished a portrait of the original cottage-style clubhouse with all of the gardens and pots that line the putting greens in full bloom. This charming building is looking at possible demolition to make way for a large, more modern facility, so this is a historical piece.

The home course of golf legend, Fred Couples, the Jefferson Park artwork is available for purchase in prints (framed and unframed), greeting cards and magnets. You'll also find the NEW 2011 Seattle/Eastside calendar for sale here with the Jefferson art on the cover.

SNOHOMISH, WASHINGTON

The 2011 NEW Snohomish Calendar is also currently available at this beautiful shop. My Snohomish Collection has grown to 19 paintings, and 12 of these (6 NEW) are featured.

To see the entire collection and preview the calendar art, click on the Snohomish Collection pdf and 2011 Snohomish Calendar pdf.

SNOQUALMIE

Find my greeting cards and prints of "Sightseeing at the Snoqualmie Depot" in this beautiful Victorian depot's Gift Shop & Museum.

During the month of December, guests can "climb aboard" the train in North Bend and arrive at the decorated depot for a holiday celebration ~ perfect for families! The museum is a real treat for train-lovers ~ featuring books, videos and other mementos of this scenic, rather romantic mode of travel.

I donated artwork of this setting to the Eastside Heritage Center February 2010 auction.

Located at the top of thundering Snoqualmie Falls, this chock-full-of-fun-stuff gift shop is a great place to pick up a mementos of all kinds after making the short hike down and back from the base of the falls. This shop is located at the trail head and also offers a host of favorite beverages ~ from lates to sodas ~ to refresh hikers after their trek.

Here you'll find prints and cards of my painting "Exploring Snoqualmie Falls" ~ which are part of a collection of "Falls" artwork by other local painters. Click on the Eastside Collection pdf to see my painting of this popular, breathtaking setting.

Seattle

SPOKANE

The beautiful museum complex in Spokane, Washington (which also includes the meticulously restored historic three-story Campbell House), is a "must see" for both out-of-town visitors and residents alike.

During the holidays, the Campbell House offers a full schedule of daily tours with a special holiday open house that lets visitors wander the mansion at their own pace, cameras in hand, with docents placed throughout to answer questions and share stories.

The MAC is a full-service museum, which tells the historic story of old Spokane (Natatorium Park, the Davenport Hotel and more) in a colorful, absorbing way. It also many offers Native American regional artifacts. The MAC also hosts several fine art exhibits throughout the year.

Lori Bertis and Bobbi Cypher manage the gift shop. Click on my Spokane Collection page to see dozens of settings from this beautiful city.

AVAILABLE SOON! To preview the artwork in the NEW 2011 calendar, click on 2011 MAC Spokane Calendar pdf.

HISTORIC CAMPBELL HOUSE ARTWORK & MORE!

The shop also carries the four prints of my Campbell House paintings, plus a generous selection of both individual greeting cards and magnets with artwork depicting landmarks, parks and other settings.

To see these paintings, click on the Browne's Addition Collection pdf.

For more information on this heritage center celebrating the "Inland Empire," visit the MAC's web site.


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