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Artists of the month
Skagit Art Association · Mt. Vernon, Wash | At each membership meeting, two artists of the Skagit Art Association are awarded a place on this web page by either (a) winning a popular vote on their artwork, or (b) having their name selected at our "Web Lottery" drawing. |
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Julie Bolser
Artist Of The Month - May 2009
"Summer Delight"
Watercolor
Daryl Deitz
Web Lottery - May 2009
Daryl was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, started drawing at an early age and began to combine his love of nature with his passion for art. Thank you and I hope you enjoy my art work, Daryl Deitz
"Sockeye Salmon"
Watercolor
Judy Coffman
Artist Of The Month - March 2009
"Evening Solitude"
Watercolor
Sherry Shipley
Web Lottery - March 2009
"Morning Hike"
Acrilic and Gouache
Sherry Shipley
Artist Of The Month - February 2009
"Chickadee1"
Acrilic and Gouache
Sue Swapp
Web Lottery - February 2009
Sue grew up in the Pacific Northwest, which gave her a deep appreciation for the natural world. In her art, she seeks to bring the viewer into the private lives of natures animals and birds, and have them share the quiet beauty of nature. Sue works with oil, pastel and watercolor, using fine detail in her work. Sue's work is included in a limited edition book, Artists of the West, 2nd Edition
Contact: Susan Swapp
SunSpun Creations
360-293-6556
"Beyond the Garden"
Pastel
Jo Heitzman
Artist Of The Month - January 2009
I'm a photographer who likes to capture nature as it is. This photo was take at Big Lake WA on a "Misty Morn".
"Misty Morn"
Photography
Jo Heitzman
Web Lottery - January 2009
The photo of "Grandmas Window" was my best seller at the 2008 Pickle Barn Show. It will be again featured at "Art in the Pickle Barn" during our 2009 spring show.
"Grandmas Window"
Photography
Sherry Shipley
Artist Of The Month - November 2008
"Forest Deep"
Acrylic and Gouache
Janet Baxter
Web Lottery - November 2008
I was born in the Pacific Northwest, lived here most of my life. I have loved to paint all of my life. Won a scholarship in 1960, from Mount Vernon High School. Was away from it for many years, but have recently taken it back up again. The beauty in this region is unsurpassable.
"Autumn Impressions"
Oil
Judy Coffman
Artist Of The Month - October 2008
"Awash"
Watercolor
Joan Grout
Web Lottery - October 2008
Joan Grout, a native of Washington, has been an active painter since the '60's, creating traditional transparent watercolors, inspired by Northwest landscapes. She was greatly influenced in her landscape painting by the late Wes Broten. A signature member of the Northwest Watercolor Society,she continues to study through workshops offered in the area by nationally recognized artists and shares her love of the medium in workshops she holds in her studio in Marysville.
"Heading Home"
Watercolor
JoAnne Wyatt
Web Lottery - September 2008
Jo Anne is experimenting with gold and silver leaf under-lament which gives painting a highlight. This is an expensive concept, but refreshing to the eye. Favorite subjects such as Herons come alive on the canvas. The White Herons are native to the Florida region. This particular work is painted on watercolor paper and is approximately 14 x 16 unframed at this time. Contact the artist at (360) 527-1540 for more information.
"Great White Heron"
Mix Media on Silver Leaf
Sherry Shipley
Artist Of The Month - September 2008
"Forest Path"
Acrylic and Gouache
Daryl Deitz
Artist Of The Month - May 2008
A 11"X15" watercolor called "Sandpiper" By Daryl Deitz. I hope you all enjoy my artwork and have the same admiration for Nature that I do.
"Sandpiper"
Watercolor