The small works show at Gallery North runs through the end of March and I am excited to have four of my pieces available for purchase! The show is always very popular and showcases 150 pieces by over 50 artists.
"This highly anticipated event includes a wide array of small paintings depicting a variety of subjects including landscape, wildlife, portraiture, still life and more. All paintings are for sale, and collectors are advised to come early for the best selection."
There was a great turnout at this year's Railroad Day's Snoqualmie Plein Air Paint Out and I really enjoyed participating again at this fun annual event! I found a nice spot by the river down in Sandy Cove Park and noticed a few other artists perched on the edge of the riverbank between two large trees. This looked like a great composition full of contrast, highlights, and shadows. I always enjoy painting outdoors in the fresh air for a couple hours, one of life's many joys!
It was great to see all the other artists' works, particularly from the artist I painted in my own work, there was a lot of talent on display. I came away with third place this year, already looking forward to next year! A big thank you to the Snoqualmie Arts Commission for hosting this wonderful event.
The book is full of delicious recipes and stunning artwork, all of which capture the essence and feel of the beautiful Pacific Northwest. I can't wait to try many of the irresistible dishes including Maple Ginger Salmon Bites, Moscato Poached Pear Salad, Rainbow Trout with Hazelnut Butter, and Northwest Waterfront Stew.
I love how Lynn has paired such a unique variety of Northwest artwork with her tasty recipes, the book is a must-have for any Northwest art or cooking enthusiast. The images are vibrant and recipes are clear and easy to follow, it would also make a special gift sure to impress.
"Beauty and Bounty, A Celebration of Olympic National Park and Olympic Coast Cuisine is a road trip through the National Park via stunning paintings from the mountains, through the forest, to the wild coast. Along the way, you will find recipes created with the rich bounty from farms, orchards and waters of the Olympic Peninsula."
Check out my artist feature on Seattle Refined!
Jacqueline Tribble: A couple years ago my mom ran into my preschool teacher and one of her first questions was "Does Jacqueline still like to paint?" I started my first sketchbook at 3 years old, needless to say art has been a lifelong passion. At the University of Washington I was educated in oil painting and I've dabbled in acrylics and gouache, but watercolor is my medium of choice. I love layering translucent colors and really building a painting from the ground up. The pure white of the paper is so reflective and gives a beautiful luminosity under the rich watercolor pigments laid on top.
My studio work starts with a series of original photographs, often taken during hikes in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. I then manipulate the photographs in editing software to get my final image that I want to work on for my finished piece. Trees and plants get moved around, colors get heightened or subdued, and once satisfied I use it as my reference photograph. I then stretch my watercolor paper and loosely sketch my composition. I do all of my work freehand (no projectors, tracing, or grids) because I often keep manipulating the sketch before I begin putting paint to paper, then it is a matter of building up the lights and darks with several layers of watercolors.
When not in the studio I also enjoy painting en plein air, it is an opportunity to impulsively create a painting in a matter of an hour or two and quickly explore color and shape relationships. Occasionally I will use plein air sketches as references for studio work as well.
The natural world and all it has to offer. I was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest and I am constantly captivated by the variety of flora, fauna, and landscapes in this special part of the world. From the misty cloud cover in the winters to the bright cloudless skies of the summer, the light is ever changing and can transform the most familiar scene into something special that I must put down on paper.
Nature is what I like best! I never get bored of the subject, there is always an endless supply of inspiration.
I lived in England for several years and fell in love with the little English robins there. They don't look much like the robins here, except for the orange breast, and they are the sweetest songbirds I've ever encountered. While walking in one of the National Parks I heard one singing and kept searching for the a speck of orange among the trees, when I finally spotted it I took several photographs which inspired me to paint its portrait a year later. I have the original framed on my dining room wall and it reminds me of my time in England and of those lovely tiny birds.
During college I did a study abroad program in Rome for several months. It was a studio art program and it was the first time that I really got to explore what I wanted to paint, rather than being told and shown what to paint. I went out with my sketchbook everyday to different locations in the city and quickly discovered my passion for interpreting landscapes in watercolor. This was the start of the subject and medium I still pursue today.
I moved to North Bend last year and have only just started painting the local landscape, I keep getting more excited about the endless possibilities it has to offer! An author has recently reached out to me and will be including some of my work in an upcoming cookbook focused on the Olympic Peninsula, it will be part of the new Beauty and Bounty series by Lynn Adams. I'll put more information on my website closer to publication.
In tiramisu (does that count?!) If I am going to consume coffee, it needs to be in that delicious Italian dessert! I'm not much of a coffee drinker, but I do love tea.
I have a selection of work on display at Dreamclinic in Bellevue/Redmond until January 2018! Dreamclinic provides acupuncture and massage therapy on the Eastside and they have a lovely facility for displaying artwork both in the large reception area and in the many therapy rooms. Stop in and have a look at some of my latest watercolor compositions, and why not book a relaxing massage at the same time?
The event is from 6pm-9pm on Friday September 29th in downtown historic Snoqualmie on Railroad Avenue, hope to see you there!