Whatcom Artist Studio Tour

This evening we feature Nico Lund, Brian Major & Rachel May.

Nico:
https://www.nicolund.com
[email protected]
206-290-0013
"My studio practice includes oil and mixed media on canvas, illustration & print/bookarts, poetry, music writing and recording, experimental video and interactive installations that often include the element of poetry."

Brian:
http://www.majorarts.com/
[email protected]
360-296-0395
"Art, for me is like mental gymnastics, it's an exercise for my brain. Art challenges me and humbles my pride all at the same time. With all of my artistic abilities, I strive to create something great in each piece. Sometimes I succeed, and sometimes I learn, both times are what I live for. I'm as fascinated with the classical techniques and executions as I am with the surreal world of today.
My motto in life is "sacrifice everything for the Art", please enjoy the show."

Rachel
http://www.phosphor-nw.com/
[email protected]
360-319-6727
May works to evoke a sense of light, transparency, reflection, and atmosphere while still retaining the primacy of opaque paint-laden gestures on wood. She draws inspiration from a wide variety of sources, including Richard Diebenkorn, Peter Doig, John Cole, Thomas Wood, Hart James, Emily Carr, J. M. W. Turner, and Lucian Freud.
She paints in high quality Williamsburg oil paint on birch panels prepared with shellac rather than gesso. This allows the warmth of the wood to show through in underworked areas.

This afternoon we feature Leah Meleski, Anita Merina & Shawna Morris

Leah:
http://www.leahmeleski.com
[email protected]
860-930-8949
"Each piece of jewelry is consciously crafted as one of a kind or limited edition series. The stones in my collection are hand selected, ethically sourced and crafted to celebrate the innate qualities of the stone."

Anita:
https://merinastudio.com
[email protected]
202-839-2948
"I work in the medium of kilnformed glass. Using glass in its varied forms from cut to crushed to powdered I design and manipulate the form, shape, color and texture of the glass using the high heat of the kiln. Inspired by nature, color, culture, and my own Philippine Indigenous heritage I create art glass for the home, garden, gallery and personal adornment."

Shawna:
http://shawnamorris.com
[email protected]
360-303-0287
Mixed media with acrylic paints and paper to create abstract and representational art

This morning we feature woodworkers Vernon & Karen Leibrant and painter Lorna Libert.

Vernon & Karen:
[email protected]
360-966-5183

"We hand turn wooden bowls on the lathe in classic, reserved shapes to allow the natural beauty of the wood to be the major design element. Our bowls and plates are 10“ to 4 feet in diameter. We use only rescued wood from trees taken down for other reasons. All the pieces are cut from one block of wood: we do not laminate. Our focus is to make beautiful pieces that are functional enough for daily use."

Lorna:
http://www.lornalibert.com/
[email protected]
360-303-8075

"Through the woods and on top of a hill is a magnificent studio filled with bold and captivating oil paintings in all sorts of subjects, shapes and sizes."

🎨 Art connects communities.
This year, don't explore the Whatcom Artist Studio Tour alone.
🏡 Know a neighbor who loves discovering local treasures?
Invite them to join you on the Whatcom Artist Studio Tour!
Tour studios the first two weekends of Oct! 10 am to 5pm.
🧭 Plan your route at www.studiotour.net
✨ Explore working artist studios
✨ Meet local creators
✨ Discover one-of-a-kind artwork
✨ Spend a beautiful day together supporting local artists
The best conversations happen when art brings people together.

Show them why the Whatcom Artist Studio Tour has become one of Whatcom County's favorite annual traditions.

🎨 Bring a Neighbor. Make a Memory.
Because great art builds stronger communities.

*|https://www.studiotour.net|* Find over 60 artists during the first two weekends in October during the Whatcom Artist Studio Tour, a free, juried event where you can visit the open studios of local artists. Learn about their artwork, inspiration, and maybe even buy a piece for yourself or as a gift.

Artists are getting ready for this years exciting studio tour with over 60 studios participating!
Come on out and see what is new! Our Artists are excited to share their art with you. Find that special piece for you or a loved one.
All the information, Maps and more at www.studiotour.net