Art Stall Artists at Vittles Neighborhood Bistro!

Betker exhibit "Working City" before opening

The artists of Art Stall Gallery have the extreme good fortune to be acquainted with the owners of newly-opened Vittles Neighborhood Bistro & Bar on 2nd and Battery, who rotate art on their walls to accompany their magnificent cuisine.  Second Fridays is the Belltown Art Walk!
Come down and enjoy delicious treats!  And watch for more Art Stall Gallery artists' work there!

Let the good times roll! Enjoying Belltown Art Walk 9-12-14

Morning Bliss

The Duck Pond, oil on panel

This morning I was lucky enough to sketch at Golden Gardens with a friend.  Painting in public is like working at the Art Stall -- people stop to talk from all over the world!  I came away with this little 7" x 5" sketch.  I did not paint the heron because I was sure he would leave if I started!  But he stayed the whole time.

sisters sizzle in Port Orchard

the sun was out and we were in the water garden of a 1911 Tudor home. what more could you wish for well maybe the most gracious host....Sue and Rob were great...bring us fresh strawberries ,carrying our stuff around for us and admiring our painting.  our cards were a hit. Mraz

HONK! oil pastel by Marsha Lippert

While we were at the Moon River Ranch,
this pair of geese woke us up every morning.
We did not care though. We were on vacation {:

New Featured Artists

Morning Setup, Joan Reeves

Coming Friday! Our new show, "Keeping Up With the Joans" features vibrant watercolors by Joan Reeves and Joan Glenn, two of our gallery patrons' favorite artists.  Come by to look and take home a bit of the Northwest!  

Catherine Foss, Joan Glenn

Market Morning, Joan Glenn

Local Color: Small Miracles

Urban Removal, 2014 watercolor by Betker

Townscapes in various media still available through Thursday!

Abstract Waterfall

While setting up my gear to paint a lovely waterfall in Bellevue Botanical Gardens, I discovered my tripod was broken.  Luckily, I spotted a flat rock next to the waterfall to sit on and propped my paint box against a bush.  After blocking in the big shapes and values, I decided to stop there.........my first landscape abstract.  Fun!

Keeping Up With the Joans -- July 26 through August 2014

  

Dead Bug VII, Joan Glenn watercolor

It's crunch time for Joan Reeves and Joan Glenn as they prepare for their "Keeping Up With the Joans" show at the Art Stall Gallery.  The show will run from July 25th through August 28th.

Seattle Style, Joan Reeves watercolor

The two friends are combining their skills to produce a show featuring their favorite subjects and the spectacular views of the Northwest.
With a combined 75 years as members of the Art Stall, the two watercolor artists have observed and painted the changing face of their beloved Pike Place Market, the Northwest, and the various World wide locations they've visited.
Joan Glenn writes:  "My studio looks like the aftermath of a major natural disaster. Framing 17 paintings produces confused clutter that only other frantic artists can appreciate.  But the excitement of finally seeing the work of weeks and months framed and ready for hanging makes it all worthwhile.  (I'm hoping to locate my telephone, car keys, and the family cat, within the next week or so.)"

"Single Stem," oil pastel by Marsha Lippert

From Marsha:

Occasionally I see people walking through the Market carrying single stems.
This oil pastel is 2 1/4" x 3 1/4", titled "Single Stem," and is currently
available at the Art Stall Gallery.

"The Little House," oil pastel by Marsha Lippert

The Little House, © 2014 Marsha Lippert, oil pastel

The first time I painted the little house plein air, it was 90+ degrees! Located on one of the last pieces of acreage within the city limits of Portland, Oregon; the plein air painting process was so enjoyable, I barely noticed the high temperature.

Snoqualmie River, Olalie State Park

Sent by Lanie Franza on Wednesday, July 9:

I texted this to my husband, Bob, yesterday, when he texted me...."how's it going?"

Lopez Island view

Spent a couple of days on Lopez Island in June, sat on the beach on a still, shimmery morning and painted this view of the Preserve.