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occasional thoughts along the painting journey.....Pat Meras, NPS, PSAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01740805046603026877noreply@blogger.comBlogger117125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-572350810506140225.post-30402559070829640192024-01-27T15:45:00.000-08:002024-01-27T15:45:37.043-08:00<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"> Fine Art Reproductions by Pat Meras </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">at THE SHOP AT BLOEDEL RESERVE</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">7571 NE Dolphin Drive, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">www.bloedelreserve.org<br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoL64ZE1nraOYSr6CcmxE5Coa-GW2OrwmDtR8M69ji3NVhNjV3LRaX75ajdYGowj0EJVmiLGSUo5xVXuyaC5xALVxnOdwUxOm88p7uATB5mObxgOcSiD9_m5RDhBnAnBYw1XCK5HxOoom0jhDASi1vej4Pr0IfjF-Boxly9OeKn7V9dipQAvTuICAou_ex/s900/2024%20Painted%20Pond%20for%20BI%20Bloedel.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="751" data-original-width="900" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoL64ZE1nraOYSr6CcmxE5Coa-GW2OrwmDtR8M69ji3NVhNjV3LRaX75ajdYGowj0EJVmiLGSUo5xVXuyaC5xALVxnOdwUxOm88p7uATB5mObxgOcSiD9_m5RDhBnAnBYw1XCK5HxOoom0jhDASi1vej4Pr0IfjF-Boxly9OeKn7V9dipQAvTuICAou_ex/s320/2024%20Painted%20Pond%20for%20BI%20Bloedel.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">There are several different images to choose from.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Take in the wonders of the gardens, pond, birds, the serenity</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"> at The Reserve while you're there.</span></p>Pat Meras, NPS, PSAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01740805046603026877noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-572350810506140225.post-29830412727699989172023-09-04T14:59:00.001-07:002023-09-04T14:59:15.608-07:00Solo Show at the Key Center Library<p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiODzeuRPX0BAiz_E7Ct2VrThz94tjq52yK3T4Akz8bQ-3Y5IJ3ditjpfYdF8iwZaWPYjryUwnsOnST4cVp33IAISMsuYtr8v6sWC4k6k9etbAdpXfa9sRHazF_U4MWJYIRRS3VGHVdw76gyHtBGB5LZ_-uSKeWgbDvDKmygoNV7y1uWy0ikTdyMCXqg8cI/s600/Longbranch%20dock72dpiIMG_3288.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="391" data-original-width="600" height="209" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiODzeuRPX0BAiz_E7Ct2VrThz94tjq52yK3T4Akz8bQ-3Y5IJ3ditjpfYdF8iwZaWPYjryUwnsOnST4cVp33IAISMsuYtr8v6sWC4k6k9etbAdpXfa9sRHazF_U4MWJYIRRS3VGHVdw76gyHtBGB5LZ_-uSKeWgbDvDKmygoNV7y1uWy0ikTdyMCXqg8cI/s320/Longbranch%20dock72dpiIMG_3288.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">View From The Longbranch Dock</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">I have 16 original pastel paintings on display at the Key Center Library.</p><p style="text-align: center;">8905 Key Peninsula Hwy NW, Lakebay, WA 98349</p><p style="text-align: center;">Open Mon-Wed 10-7, Thurs-Sat 10-5, Closed Sundays</p><p style="text-align: center;">This is a great place to visit for all ages. Don't you just love libraries!</p><p style="text-align: center;">The show will remain up through the month of September.</p><p style="text-align: center;">To purchase a painting, please contact me directly by phone or email which are posted at the show.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p>Pat Meras, NPS, PSAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01740805046603026877noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-572350810506140225.post-61077003245547289142023-05-04T14:45:00.001-07:002023-05-04T14:47:40.894-07:0037TH ANNUAL NORTHWEST PASTEL SOCIETY'S OPEN INTERNATIONAL EXHIBIT<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1301" data-original-width="1000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVaMFediEECyJbp-FZSVNsQcjwck5EgVc4lvmFkk85s39MWw9gMOyoyHvRZ_G3cPp5Y8nln9AM9CdFQznhWN4BHOv39xRkmNTaUqxc3ZSELpz9_hYUH2l-08AqAEZMnQPos7zmJVMMvLhe5eeoBWdSpXc17UjiCDlrB5tPda10svqB5RKER9G2B_cKMA/s320/PMwebsite.P103056%20Lake%20Poetry.jpg" width="246" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Felipa;">POND POETRY</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Felipa;">16x12 pastel</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Felipa;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Felipa; font-size: medium;">The NPS International Exhibit is on line this year and can be </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Felipa; font-size: medium;">viewed at ...www.OnlineGalleryShows.com</span></div><p></p>Pat Meras, NPS, PSAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01740805046603026877noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-572350810506140225.post-7694434364316224462023-02-10T14:27:00.001-08:002023-02-10T14:27:42.454-08:00JEONJU HANJI INTERNATIONAL FASHION SHOW<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiZFmbDq0MOitGLDWJ7q3laYlKo8ygz4OW1t5Sk3-SQDbB-ldDnr14hzTB9fwsbc7i2Sb1TMPuTnlD2GZrZh3bWkAR_qzsJzi3ypbtDgCWXz-9mxx3T7I0fKLpyWY3wEFm2-3lGHYCLYHE72fb-t_hjzyExKBqRtvO6tHL0oQX47fqsyCMjllkipBeV_g" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiZFmbDq0MOitGLDWJ7q3laYlKo8ygz4OW1t5Sk3-SQDbB-ldDnr14hzTB9fwsbc7i2Sb1TMPuTnlD2GZrZh3bWkAR_qzsJzi3ypbtDgCWXz-9mxx3T7I0fKLpyWY3wEFm2-3lGHYCLYHE72fb-t_hjzyExKBqRtvO6tHL0oQX47fqsyCMjllkipBeV_g" width="180" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: arial;">I am pleased to have been invited to lend my painting image to a South Korean</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">clothing designer through Korean artist Patsy Suhr O'Connor. Along with 4 other artists from the US, and 29 others from around the world, our art was incorporated into fashion designs and published in a beautiful catalog, </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The 2022 </span><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">JEONJU HANJI FASHION FAIR.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><p></p>Pat Meras, NPS, PSAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01740805046603026877noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-572350810506140225.post-70123158903003390822022-09-04T15:01:00.000-07:002022-09-04T15:01:30.691-07:00Peninsula Art League 20th Annual Open Juried Show<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjb4sVaO7B01cjoZgRE61JUtIA1eroTuT5vP1t3QIruBlUl7Ze1qTigGUGYfhqiEWeZW1lVH0slZGSLjRGBG3OnzBZSAJI5uPmAxkW6aKvYpdz1Iqk2ejg6Wa_peBeiYHrp51PhMMESheCNoZIMkkxALdQKneSVjlqnm-DyrQe0yPU5LFuT9ibk2L5Jiw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2684" data-original-width="1172" height="527" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjb4sVaO7B01cjoZgRE61JUtIA1eroTuT5vP1t3QIruBlUl7Ze1qTigGUGYfhqiEWeZW1lVH0slZGSLjRGBG3OnzBZSAJI5uPmAxkW6aKvYpdz1Iqk2ejg6Wa_peBeiYHrp51PhMMESheCNoZIMkkxALdQKneSVjlqnm-DyrQe0yPU5LFuT9ibk2L5Jiw=w249-h527" width="249" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have two paintings in this show. Come to the museum</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">to view the artwork and also the other exhibits at this Gig Harbor</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">treasure, in a beautiful setting on Gig Harbor Bay!</div><br /><br /></div><br /> <p></p>Pat Meras, NPS, PSAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01740805046603026877noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-572350810506140225.post-611271007955035092022-07-31T12:00:00.001-07:002022-07-31T12:02:34.849-07:00Featured in Northwest Art Alliance Article<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMkjOWIOnBtxezIhFStk22GPGAAhxGvfEgsxHYQKJzWjYfXqgMr2Okgf3aMTK4n7KpTV92XikxCkn7dPD84n4omHN3cEvmR98rgmC_ppxBcyMhsglv267-YpOevkshiWr5lvWSx9VOP621MfKiPhoMdXjHRFshbTARwU_kPiIGzuORFgVyQH74Sre-jg/s3718/IMG_0904.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3718" data-original-width="2862" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMkjOWIOnBtxezIhFStk22GPGAAhxGvfEgsxHYQKJzWjYfXqgMr2Okgf3aMTK4n7KpTV92XikxCkn7dPD84n4omHN3cEvmR98rgmC_ppxBcyMhsglv267-YpOevkshiWr5lvWSx9VOP621MfKiPhoMdXjHRFshbTARwU_kPiIGzuORFgVyQH74Sre-jg/s320/IMG_0904.jpeg" width="246" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm very pleased to be included in this article by Marissa Motto </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">on our thriving ARTS community in Gig Harbor. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://nwartalliance.org/small-community-focus"> Small Community Focus — Northwest Art Alliance (nwartalliance.org</a>)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Also included is information about events and history of the harbor.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">July is our month to be featured but you'll see as you scroll down, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">there are many wonderful ARTS communities around the state, featured earlier.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Come browse the harbor, enjoy the art, the view and the friendly people!</div><div style="text-align: center;">A lot of Blue Skies Ahead ~Pat</div><p></p>Pat Meras, NPS, PSAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01740805046603026877noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-572350810506140225.post-3566876634254688742022-03-21T17:22:00.003-07:002022-03-21T17:45:08.608-07:00NORTHWEST PASTEL SOCIETY'S 36TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION<blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj29d81W2z7Sm73_0yqi_xF-f1g4nhXZT_sSWmnRTrKqNSil2Di9qcTa5QIbDBkyvAJjTHam4KQzBdPNaHn76YJPUNGRbMOaYMhJhtZvIe5JjkvC0JIBr1LjH1cXYB6VEEaoX5mJk58n0nXAJbiRr3-XHjb8pL9LSsTJXtPcIp8N3NIJi1BzE6huNAPzQ=s800" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="629" data-original-width="800" height="252" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj29d81W2z7Sm73_0yqi_xF-f1g4nhXZT_sSWmnRTrKqNSil2Di9qcTa5QIbDBkyvAJjTHam4KQzBdPNaHn76YJPUNGRbMOaYMhJhtZvIe5JjkvC0JIBr1LjH1cXYB6VEEaoX5mJk58n0nXAJbiRr3-XHjb8pL9LSsTJXtPcIp8N3NIJi1BzE6huNAPzQ=w320-h252" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: Actor; font-size: large;">"Just For The Love Of It"</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"> </span></div></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><p></p></blockquote></blockquote><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Actor;"> was juried into the </span><span style="font-family: Actor;">NPS International Pastel Exhibit </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Actor;"> by juror </span><span style="font-family: Actor;">Albert Handell </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Actor;"> The exhibit will hang from May 7 - July 9, 2022 </span><span style="font-family: Actor;">at the </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Actor;"> American Art Company, 1126 Broadway in Tacoma, WA 98402</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Actor;"> Tues-Sat 10-2 / Call for updates 253-272-4327</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Actor;">www.americanartco.com</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Actor;"> This is always a very high quality show worth seeing, </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Actor;"> with paintings entered from around the globe.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Actor;"> We hope you have a chance to view it. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p> </p><br /><p><br /></p><p> </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p></p>Pat Meras, NPS, PSAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01740805046603026877noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-572350810506140225.post-49632067329494549122022-02-26T10:42:00.002-08:002022-02-26T10:44:47.746-08:00NPS 2022 SIGNATURE SHOW<p> <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjWzq7DmsyDkO4fh6TXjvDHJPm-Ox6XF5KTOwdQDDB7IvbjBFO33L0Zj6_nj9c2DyhICxEZ5MqnhYkzNmIcunBpTyhoH1AXNzZLTPGSuAZXNY5zaP-o8X-nTvUN6Y7OoHA18_FTDhT-9T-9T9O1Wl0QeIGOC8X2hl7CrQpX36pWS2oOfHld4TRXEmL4-g=s3300" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3300" data-original-width="2550" height="543" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjWzq7DmsyDkO4fh6TXjvDHJPm-Ox6XF5KTOwdQDDB7IvbjBFO33L0Zj6_nj9c2DyhICxEZ5MqnhYkzNmIcunBpTyhoH1AXNzZLTPGSuAZXNY5zaP-o8X-nTvUN6Y7OoHA18_FTDhT-9T-9T9O1Wl0QeIGOC8X2hl7CrQpX36pWS2oOfHld4TRXEmL4-g=w408-h543" width="408" /></a></div><p></p>Pat Meras, NPS, PSAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01740805046603026877noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-572350810506140225.post-8016252546186680142021-08-23T15:11:00.001-07:002021-08-23T15:17:13.675-07:00Fresh Talent Exhibition<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi59nzCCuOgmVHFrS7xY2BUh1GOCCGOLYjQBinuYC3NJRgem9tR75pF2HCiDKQgCIwoY9sy_47ASEqn7vsRT-p0LDiIxXQPLXOhr89sqgXjzIF-qwVUK5syEOErJJuRa1e5h_EbR7cyOCug/s2000/MorningChoir.pastel.15x18.2020.%25242100.PatMeras.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1843" data-original-width="2000" height="295" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi59nzCCuOgmVHFrS7xY2BUh1GOCCGOLYjQBinuYC3NJRgem9tR75pF2HCiDKQgCIwoY9sy_47ASEqn7vsRT-p0LDiIxXQPLXOhr89sqgXjzIF-qwVUK5syEOErJJuRa1e5h_EbR7cyOCug/s320/MorningChoir.pastel.15x18.2020.%25242100.PatMeras.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> "<span style="font-family: arial;">Morning Choir"</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Pastel Painting 15 x 18</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">was juried into this exhibit at the Bainbridge Arts & Crafts Gallery</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">151 Winslow Way E</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Bainbridge Island, WA. 98110</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Oct 1- 31, M-Sat 10-6, Sun 10-5</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Reception Oct 1, 6-8pm</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">If you haven't been to this fine gallery lately, you'll see it's been </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">beautifully transformed. I feel fortunate to be included in this show.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">www.bacart.org</span></div><p></p>Pat Meras, NPS, PSAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01740805046603026877noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-572350810506140225.post-30211544156861934452021-08-23T14:42:00.000-07:002021-08-23T14:42:54.613-07:00PAL OPEN JURIED SHOW<p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidQg-g0j0j9q_safyXJWprdjaWvYRj6K5vz6uzRY65P_0lEMx1a5stcLt3npNIVYd_dqgAOlI7MeFw9beKUuCMHtp86-pOEGKRl7XdeoqW5OnLJqYnZrA-OapQYkxUdiQsVw_4Q-M4faJF/s1920/BackOnTheJourney.pastel.19x17.PatMeras.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1746" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidQg-g0j0j9q_safyXJWprdjaWvYRj6K5vz6uzRY65P_0lEMx1a5stcLt3npNIVYd_dqgAOlI7MeFw9beKUuCMHtp86-pOEGKRl7XdeoqW5OnLJqYnZrA-OapQYkxUdiQsVw_4Q-M4faJF/s320/BackOnTheJourney.pastel.19x17.PatMeras.jpg" width="291" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">"Back on the Journey"<br />pastel 19 x 17<br />was juried into this yearly show at the Harbor History Museum<br />4121 Harborview Dr, Gig Harbor WA 98332<br />Open viewing Oct 9 - Nov 27, 2021 Thurs - Sat, 11-4pm<br />www.harborhistorymuseum.org<br /><br />Come and enjoy the show along with the other exhibits at the museum.<br />This venue has a lot to offer and in these times, <br />we can all benefit from a little inspiration.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /> </p>Pat Meras, NPS, PSAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01740805046603026877noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-572350810506140225.post-8365476199427061562021-07-06T15:00:00.003-07:002022-01-14T15:16:37.129-08:00Works of Art by Pat Meras at the Bainbridge Art Museum Store<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCgyHu-uCYOBrHg_euXp1joRLX_mS21khYSYMLGh-avhLebJbJPs33sNjx7eLldnrOCdoX0_nl-yDtv8EFgrgYXPMSvFwel4q_2hFEmsvTRyaIlZSUZwx2CpynvQW6N_j355G4d_1VH2Cw/s989/Spring+Whimsy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="795" data-original-width="989" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCgyHu-uCYOBrHg_euXp1joRLX_mS21khYSYMLGh-avhLebJbJPs33sNjx7eLldnrOCdoX0_nl-yDtv8EFgrgYXPMSvFwel4q_2hFEmsvTRyaIlZSUZwx2CpynvQW6N_j355G4d_1VH2Cw/s320/Spring+Whimsy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Spring Whimsy, Pastel Over Watercolor, 7x11</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I am so pleased to have a collection of small original pastel paintings,</div><div style="text-align: center;">some over watercolor, for sale at the Bainbridge Island Art Museum Store.</div><div style="text-align: center;">They join my collection of handpainted and monoprinted earrings, </div><div style="text-align: center;">also for sale in the store.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Bainbridge is one of my favorite places on the planet to visit, and the </div><div style="text-align: center;">art museum in particular. Always the best exhibits, artists' talks, special </div><div style="text-align: center;">events, unique original art in the handsomely displayed museum store,</div><div style="text-align: center;">and a great little cafe, all housed in a beautifully designed building and </div><div style="text-align: center;">believe it or not, free parking!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Hours are 10-6 7 days a week</div><div style="text-align: center;">550 Winslow Way E, Bainbridge Island 98110</div><div style="text-align: center;">www.biartmuseum.org</div><div style="text-align: center;"> 206-451-4009</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">In October, I also took part in the </div><div style="text-align: center;">BAINBRIDGE ISLAND BID & BUY online AUCTION and </div><div style="text-align: center;">COLLECTORS MARKETPLACE to support the museum, </div><div style="text-align: center;">with my painting, "View From The Purdy Bridge."</div><p></p>Pat Meras, NPS, PSAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01740805046603026877noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-572350810506140225.post-1231147483538829032021-07-04T12:47:00.005-07:002021-07-04T13:03:58.142-07:00West Sound Magazine, 2021 Best of West Sound<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpICbwBS4HX39nqPCej9E5OaYqwfesjeK8t9gp0D86vCuQ6RJd6xHu37pdYA3SOu8LAx4EU9paKTix63tc4P8czDJq71f_Kh2QtzH4ritrIhUx7WKphX9PAiqAPDHLPL206xN3Rs1nbWH3/s989/2021+West+Sound+Magazine.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="794" data-original-width="989" height="258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpICbwBS4HX39nqPCej9E5OaYqwfesjeK8t9gp0D86vCuQ6RJd6xHu37pdYA3SOu8LAx4EU9paKTix63tc4P8czDJq71f_Kh2QtzH4ritrIhUx7WKphX9PAiqAPDHLPL206xN3Rs1nbWH3/w320-h258/2021+West+Sound+Magazine.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV_bAAsRXCGA2Bge5UB7AcVO5z5KLLR6RwqRwuRAEBf2b7B98yed3VGPaNCkm9wDEK3erMTJcUpoigu02N5euh2XvuXrL2E4IiD6Sv-ehx5WK1Z9umuXHaVukcDhZ7dlXx8vPe1ifBvQ_W/s855/2021+West+Sound+Magazine+cover.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="855" data-original-width="688" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV_bAAsRXCGA2Bge5UB7AcVO5z5KLLR6RwqRwuRAEBf2b7B98yed3VGPaNCkm9wDEK3erMTJcUpoigu02N5euh2XvuXrL2E4IiD6Sv-ehx5WK1Z9umuXHaVukcDhZ7dlXx8vPe1ifBvQ_W/w258-h320/2021+West+Sound+Magazine+cover.jpg" width="258" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV_bAAsRXCGA2Bge5UB7AcVO5z5KLLR6RwqRwuRAEBf2b7B98yed3VGPaNCkm9wDEK3erMTJcUpoigu02N5euh2XvuXrL2E4IiD6Sv-ehx5WK1Z9umuXHaVukcDhZ7dlXx8vPe1ifBvQ_W/s855/2021+West+Sound+Magazine+cover.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;">Artists In The Garden</a><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I'm included with a group of artists in an article on plein air painting</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">in this lovely magazine that covers Bainbridge Island and Gig Harbor. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I hope you can pick up a copy to learn about the wonderful events</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">and resources that are available to us in our communities.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></div></div>Pat Meras, NPS, PSAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01740805046603026877noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-572350810506140225.post-81959642638087594992021-07-04T12:30:00.000-07:002021-07-04T12:30:26.777-07:00Northwest Pastel Society Signature Member Show<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_nt-SDIz7VvAwvDxUEzOYK05sPIodt9v-Z_8lwHtoxIlFMWjPLpSTmblACrUMPU9Aw1o9hMr7c7mCr3tBDwaqDJggoowKEPE4XSp03zjmhRPjKoNBoo6A7XwEKm5zF_a3xFwIjfkrHkIj/s800/AlongTheGardenPath.16x20.PatMeras.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="630" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_nt-SDIz7VvAwvDxUEzOYK05sPIodt9v-Z_8lwHtoxIlFMWjPLpSTmblACrUMPU9Aw1o9hMr7c7mCr3tBDwaqDJggoowKEPE4XSp03zjmhRPjKoNBoo6A7XwEKm5zF_a3xFwIjfkrHkIj/s320/AlongTheGardenPath.16x20.PatMeras.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Along The Garden Path 18x24 Pastel</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This yearly show for pastellists who have earned signature membership</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">is hosted by the Scott Milo Gallery, July 2 - Aug 2, 2021</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There are over 50 pastels depicting various styles of work and methods of craftsmanship.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Gallery hours are 11:00 - 5:00, Tu - Sat</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">www.scottmilo.com</div>Pat Meras, NPS, PSAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01740805046603026877noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-572350810506140225.post-34973718393487342292021-04-14T11:07:00.002-07:002021-06-24T10:11:19.425-07:00NORTHWEST PASTEL SOCIETY 35TH INTERNATIONAL OPEN EXHIBITION"Still Life With Apple," below, was juried into this show
which will be on display from May 1-July 17, 2021.
Juror and Awards Judge is Alain Pickard.
View online at NWPS.org. For Purchase information,
contact The American Art Company, 1126 Broadway,
Tacoma, WA 98402 253-272-4327 or 1-800-753-2278.
There will be no public opening again this year
due to COVID, however the show is open for viewing
Tu-Sat 10-2. This show never disappoints. It includes
paintings from all over the US and many other
countries, truly competitive, very high quality
and always an honor to be included.
We hope you can come and enjoy this fine show.
Pat Meras, NPS, PSAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01740805046603026877noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-572350810506140225.post-56921433541810915782021-02-19T13:26:00.046-08:002022-01-14T15:24:00.638-08:00Painting During The Pandemic<p></p><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"></blockquote></blockquote><span style="font-family: Pangolin;"><br /></span><p style="text-align: right;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpkNYlOLOPnHkzAN83R6yKgCAkpBDFMmGL-gwELzNp3QeWNK8DNAeJWjjCht32D325v9JUF7Ra27QBWmI3HFPi0Sq_FrVD617lppXX4NGVblHWrNJ9WxMZcu47OXhlk61A4yBQ3YpPhTe0/s1920/StillLifeWithApple.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1549" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpkNYlOLOPnHkzAN83R6yKgCAkpBDFMmGL-gwELzNp3QeWNK8DNAeJWjjCht32D325v9JUF7Ra27QBWmI3HFPi0Sq_FrVD617lppXX4NGVblHWrNJ9WxMZcu47OXhlk61A4yBQ3YpPhTe0/w258-h320/StillLifeWithApple.jpg" width="258" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Still Life with Apple</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Pangolin;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Pangolin;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Pangolin;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Pangolin;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Pangolin;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Pangolin;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Pangolin;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Pangolin;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Pangolin;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Pangolin;"> I've been away from pastel for a bit, while </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Pangolin;">experimenting </span><span style="font-family: Pangolin;">in ink and watercolor. I seem</span><span style="font-family: Pangolin;"> </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Pangolin;">to have carried over that</span><span style="font-family: Pangolin;"> </span><span style="font-family: Pangolin;">intuitive mark making </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Pangolin;">that I relish so much, strokes too </span><span style="font-family: Pangolin;">exciting </span><span style="font-family: Pangolin;">to </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Pangolin;">cover up. It was a joy to combine it with </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Pangolin;">bold passages of pastel. I'm hooked.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Pangolin;"> </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Pangolin;"> </span></p><p></p>Pat Meras, NPS, PSAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01740805046603026877noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-572350810506140225.post-63625024911828749522020-11-01T11:46:00.003-08:002020-11-01T11:46:29.772-08:00PANDEMIC ENTERTAINMENT<div class="" style="font-family: TektonPro-Regular;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span class="">I hope you</span><span class="" style="font-family: TektonPro-Regular;">’re all discovering captivating activities to amuse yourselves during this time.</span></b></span></div><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span class="" style="font-family: TektonPro-Regular;">Thought I’d share some up-to-date news from apartment living. </span></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span class="" style="font-family: TektonPro-Regular;">Don’t judge.</span><br class="" style="font-family: TektonPro-Regular;" /></b></span></p><div class="" style="font-family: TektonPro-Regular;"><div class=""><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>In an effort to hang on to our sanity a little longer, we’ve been making the most of all that nature provides.</b></span></div><div class=""><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div class=""><b><span style="font-size: medium;">This pandemic has taught us many things, including a science lesson in real time:</span></b></div><div class=""><div class=""><div class=""><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br class="" /></b></span></div><div class=""><span style="font-size: medium;"><b> <u class="">Observing Spider Behavior</u></b></span></div><div class=""><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>We watched her weave her web only to have it destroyed by wind and birds. (a lesson in engineering)</b></span></div><div class=""><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>We watched her rebuild, undaunted. (lesson in fortitude and resilience) </b></span></div><div class=""><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Watched her trap flying insect pests that have long been feasting so greedily on our balcony potted plants. (a lesson in resourcefulness and shopping-made-easy)</b></span></div><div class=""><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Watched as she lured her mate, watched her mating, then watched her eat her mate! (no comment, but we definitely learned something)</b></span></div><div class=""><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Yep, a Halloween Horror story played out on stage, all in clear view from our glass doors, just in time for Halloween!</b></span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzhGi_VpvpoRcCYX462geCZzEha40qBiDAp_fvbmIGxvSRpwVTQZUCbASLtdzy5CU4llDwjYeWopg1e8dwxBWxr2WgJLhCl6WxZQghq50RDv1dqHj7LCPtNSXzl2SpU3DlB2HZwlH7yLX6/s603/Spider+IMG_6748+%25287%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="422" data-original-width="603" height="291" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzhGi_VpvpoRcCYX462geCZzEha40qBiDAp_fvbmIGxvSRpwVTQZUCbASLtdzy5CU4llDwjYeWopg1e8dwxBWxr2WgJLhCl6WxZQghq50RDv1dqHj7LCPtNSXzl2SpU3DlB2HZwlH7yLX6/w462-h291/Spider+IMG_6748+%25287%2529.jpg" width="462" /></a></div><br /></div></div>Pat Meras, NPS, PSAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01740805046603026877noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-572350810506140225.post-15509478303226864752020-10-22T14:36:00.002-07:002020-10-22T14:45:26.198-07:00<p style="text-align: left;">The 2020 OPEN JURIED PENINSULA ART LEAGUE SHOW is on-line this year at <a href="https://onlinegalleryshows.com/collections/2020-open-juried-show-peninsula-art-league">https://onlinegalleryshows.com/collections/2020-open-juried-show-peninsula-art-league</a></p><p style="text-align: left;">Like you, we're all hoping this virus will retreat soon so we can return to </p><p style="text-align: left;">normal, which includes viewing art the old fashioned way, up close and </p><p style="text-align: left;">intimately. We can all emerge from this with a renewed spirit, a little </p><p style="text-align: left;">richer in gratitude and a little wiser in all the ways that matter.</p><p style="text-align: left;">Blue Skies Ahead~Pat</p>Pat Meras, NPS, PSAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01740805046603026877noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-572350810506140225.post-76942502181608809822020-07-27T14:13:00.005-07:002020-07-27T14:22:20.632-07:00NORTHWEST PASTEL SOCIETY 34TH ANNUAL JURIED INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Due to COVID, the reception is unlikely to happen but the </div><div style="text-align: center;">show will hang at the American Art Company Gallery in </div><div style="text-align: center;">Tacoma and will also be available for viewing on line through </div><div style="text-align: center;">the website. This yearly event is always worth it! </div><div style="text-align: center;">My Painting, "Morning Choir" is included. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Stay safe and enjoy the show.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Blue Skies Ahead~Pat</div>
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Pat Meras, NPS, PSAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01740805046603026877noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-572350810506140225.post-88756753498362993722020-02-16T18:42:00.000-08:002020-06-26T12:32:16.752-07:00SAVING TREES = SAVING OURSELVES<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Lyrics By The Lake, Pastel</div>
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This is a group show of a broad interpretation of trees</div>
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by artists working in many different styles and mediums.</div>
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We're all becoming acutely aware of the importance of trees in the life of our planet.</div>
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Stop by the gallery and celebrate our TREES.</div>
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AMERICAN ART COMPANY</div>
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1126 Broadway Plaza</div>
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Tacoma, WA 98402</div>
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253-272-4327</div>
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www.AmericanArtCompany.com</div>
Pat Meras, NPS, PSAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01740805046603026877noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-572350810506140225.post-34072704129320762062019-09-19T14:54:00.000-07:002019-09-19T14:54:58.113-07:00Hand Painted Original Earrings at Museum Shops<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I've had so many inquiries about where to buy my hand painted, sometimes monotyped, one-of-a-kind earrings since I wear them wherever I go. They make me happy to create them, wear them, and even happier to see them on others. I'm so pleased that they are now available at two art museum shops: Bainbridge Island Art Museum, 55 Winslow Way E, on Bainbridge of course, and The Harbor History Museum, 4121 Harborview Drive in Gig Harbor. "Don't worry, be Happy" as the song goes. In these times, it's a perfect antidote! Blue Skies Ahead~ PatPat Meras, NPS, PSAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01740805046603026877noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-572350810506140225.post-2057374863184621422019-08-12T17:50:00.000-07:002020-03-24T09:25:23.985-07:00PASTEL SOCIETY OF AMERICA 47TH ANNUAL JURIED EXHIBITION<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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"MAUI MAGIC"</div>
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I'm so pleased that my pastel painting, "Maui Magic" </div>
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was accepted into this nationally acclaimed show<br />
and received a Juror's Award.<br />
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"ENDURING BRILLIANCE"</div>
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SEP 3-SEP 28, 2019</div>
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NATIONAL ARTS CLUB</div>
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15 GRAMERCY PARK</div>
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NEW YORK, NY</div>
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www.pastelsocietyofamerica.org</div>
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RECEPTION, SEP 20, 2019, 6pm </div>
Pat Meras, NPS, PSAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01740805046603026877noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-572350810506140225.post-85663229270372586062019-08-12T16:58:00.000-07:002019-09-10T11:21:49.244-07:002019 OPEN JURIED INTERNATIONAL SHOW<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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"Sunday Afternoon Stroll At The Head of Eagle Harbor"</div>
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won an award</div>
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at the Harbor History Museum</div>
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4121 Harborview Drive, Gig Harbor, WA</div>
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September 5, 2019 through November 1, 2019</div>
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www.harborhistorymuseum.org</div>
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RECEPTION Sep 6, 6-8:00pm</div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm thrilled that my one-of-a-kind, hand painted earrings</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">will now be for sale at the exquisite Bainbridge Island Art Museum Shop</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">along with other fine artists' work. Come and browse from a large selection of </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">handmade creations in an amazing museum with friendly informative staff,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">free admission, free parking, all on a great destination, beautiful Bainbridge Island !</span></div>
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Pat Meras, NPS, PSAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01740805046603026877noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-572350810506140225.post-83452552246860605942019-06-17T15:39:00.003-07:002021-07-06T14:21:53.228-07:00BAINBRIDGE ISLAND MUSEUM OF ART POP-UP ART & CRAFT FAIR<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hand Painted and Monoprinted Earrings</div>
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There's been so much interest in the earrings </div>
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I've been wearing, and those I've made for friends, that </div>
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when I was invited to be part of the Pop-Up Show at the museum, </div>
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I stopped everything and have been making them non-stop. </div>
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I'm obsessed! It's so addictively fun. </div>
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Playing with painted pieces of paper is very much like my experience </div>
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at the easel. I will have some of my pastel paintings at the show as well.</div>
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Join us for a weekend-long art and craft pop-up sale featuring</div>
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artists and artisans from across the puget sound who work in a </div>
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variety of media. Stop by the museum to browse our work, </div>
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meet the artists, and find the perfect piece to add to your </div>
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collection of local art.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">June 22 & 23, 2019 10am-6pm Free Admission</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Bainbridge Museum Store </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">550 Winslow Way E</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Bainbridge Island, WA</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">www.biartmuseum.org </span><span style="font-size: large;">206-451-4009</span></div>
Pat Meras, NPS, PSAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01740805046603026877noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-572350810506140225.post-9055152238399472362019-05-08T18:28:00.000-07:002019-06-17T15:51:52.870-07:00Northwest Pastel International Award at American Art Company May 2019<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Very happy and honored to be a recipient of this Juror's Award </div>
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for "Alhambra Rumba" from Tony Allian,<br />
a well respected and sought after juror, workshop artist</div>
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and amazing painter from Cornwall, England.</div>
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