Mosa Baczewska is a ‘Fractalian” (or Frac-aholic)
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Mosa Baczewska is a ‘Fractalian” (or Frac-aholic)

CNL2 VIDEO IS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE Mosa Baczewska has been a “creative” her entire life. Nothing but a creator. She confides, “People ask what is my purpose in life? To create…beautiful useful art.” Her range is wide, and she’s always open to making it wider. After decades of crochet, she found fractal…

Pamela and Joelle Gillette — Mother-Daughter Painting Partners, Best Friends
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Pamela and Joelle Gillette — Mother-Daughter Painting Partners, Best Friends

“What’s better than to be able to create art with my Mom? She’s my best friend,” said Joelle Gillette of her mother Pamela Gillette. Like many working islanders, Joelle has had different kinds of jobs in dog breeding, in real estate, in construction. Joelle says she’s still trying to figure out what exactly she wants…

From the World of Science to The World of Art: Amanda Azous’ Paintings Please
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From the World of Science to The World of Art: Amanda Azous’ Paintings Please

CNL2 VIDEO IS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS ARTICLE Abstract oil paintings entitled “Sunrise Over Waterfall,” “Journey,” and “Sunrise Over the Lake” and other creations in her “Light Enlightens” series can be seen in person at the “Light Enlightens” exhibition at the San Juan Community Theatre. The exhibition runs from April 3rd through April 30th….

Nancy Spaulding: Co-founder of Studio Tour & Talented Pastel Artist
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Nancy Spaulding: Co-founder of Studio Tour & Talented Pastel Artist

Nancy Spaulding is a quiet leader — a pillar — of the art community of San Juan Island. She carried the idea of the Studio Tour here from a visit to Bellingham 30 years ago. She is a source of inspiration and wisdom for her fellow artists here.  A pastel drawn by her was honored…

Kristen Reitz-Green discusses her ‘abstract hyper-realistic’ oil painting
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Kristen Reitz-Green discusses her ‘abstract hyper-realistic’ oil painting

Kristen Reitz-Green, a new resident of San Juan Island from Vashon Island, shares her passion for her “abstract hyper-realism” style of oil painting.  The initial subject of her painting was food.  Her current subject is still-life paintings of glass.  She absolutely expects her subjects and her style to continue to evolve and change, and she’s…