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In the Cabinet. . .Bruce Richardson: Wood Carvings
Wood Carving has been a fascination of mine for many years, but discovering Native American crooked knives changed my creative life. As I learned to use them making masks and bowls, my appreciation for Native work inspired me. Numerous classes at Greg Blomberg's Kestrel Tool Workshop learning from today's best Native carvers was an invaluable help.
More recently I began working in the style of my own Swedish heritage carving Viking style "ale bowls" that were filled with beer or mead for ceremonial occasions in the Viking era. Most of my work is with local alder or maple and sometimes red cedar for masks. Both Viking and Native styles have highly developed design conventions which make creating original designs challenging and rewarding. Carving with adzes, crooked knives, and chisels by a warm wood stove on a wintry day in my Lopez studio can be truly a "spiritual experience." ~ Bruce Richardson
Contact: Bruce Richardson Phone: 468-4658 Email:ravenrich1@gmail.com Upcoming Art Shows... 2013
Upcoming Cabinet Exhibits ... 2013
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In the Main Salon. . .
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| Display case at the library |
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The beauty of Shannon's work cannot be appreciated by this photo through the glass of one of the display cases hanging at the library. All the photos above this were taken directly from her her website at: http://www.etsy.com/shop/BeachCombersArtwork |
Email: shannonmh@yahoo.com |
Shannon Hoffman: 360-298-4758 |
The quiet room is a beautiful place to read, study, and reflect. It is a peaceful and now more cozy than ever with these beautiful quilt creations hanging and changed each month. Come visit the "quiet room." Thanks to Anne Dawson who swaps out the quilts every now and then.
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| "Dragonfly Dance" by Darlene Demetrick |
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| "Epicenter" by Barbara Nepom |
Meg Ryan has graciously accepted the task of coordinating artists to exhibit their work in the library's main salon and in the display cabinets that face the entry into the library. With a professional background in art and design, Meg has an exceptional eye for form and color, and has assembled an amazing line up of artists to display their works each month into 2013. Among her volunteer duties are placing the advertising for each art show, offering assistance to the artists when their work goes up or down. 
Seeking and selecting the artists for each show is her primary role. We look forward collaborating with her as she keeps the library gallery as one of the premier places for artists to show their work. Meg Ryan is always on the lookout for artists, seasoned or new, that have a connection with Lopez, to show their work. Contact Meg if you have interest in exhibiting your work.
Meg Ryan - 468-4330
Email: meg_environmentdesign@centurytel.net
We want to thank Carolyn Cameron for her contributions to the library during the last year. She has recently moved off the island.

This recent addition to the library's permanent collection was donated by our local artist, Marc Foster Grant (thank you, Marc!) This acrylic on handmade rag paper can be seen along with many more of his whimsical creations at www.marcfostergrant.com

This Triptych Pastel was painted in 1993 in the upstairs studio space at Shirley Wright's Grayling Gallery at the request of the library. A large image was needed to be displayed over the then existing steep staircase behind the circulation desk.
A makeshift scaffolding was erected and a large plank spanning the stairwell was used to balance on while hanging the three framed pieces. I think because of these difficulties, the paintings hung there for quite some time.
When remodeling of the library was imminent, they were taken down and Robert Hermann purchased them shortly after that and displayed them to great advantage in his Hunter Bay house over the fireplace.
Now here it is*, once more in a perfect setting.
~ Christa Malay, Artist
* The library would like to thank the Friends of Lopez Island Library, for purchasing this triptych for permanent display in the new Reading Room (Quiet Room - Shhh!). It is lovely and very much at peace now that it has returned back home.
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