The Dog Show: Loving our 4 legged Friends
Posted June 16, 2013 at 5:42 am by Tim Dustrude
WaterWorks Gallery is pleased to present the oil paintings of Jamie Ellsworth and the bronze & mixed media sculptures of Barbara Duzan. Both artists, multiple dog owners themselves, convey the love of their canine friends with unique styles that exude love and humor.
“Parkside”, Oil, 24 x 36 by Jaime Ellsworth – click for larger version
Jaime Ellsworth, painter of dogs, cats and horses has a collection of creatures that range in size from very small to a couple of miniature horses. Jaime’s simplified color palette with her graphic portrayal of these animals conveys a sense of dignity, and perhaps humor that we humans find in our animal world. A look, a touch and a lick, our animals demand attention from all of our senses. Looking at Jaime’s work give us entrance into this private special world.
“Lucy”, Bronze, 8 x 6 x 9 by Barbara Duzan – click for larger version
Barbara Duzan, amazes us with her artistic versatility, whether she is beading an animal form that hangs on the wall, mixing up the Plaster of Paris for her mixed media works or is modeling the clay for a new bronze casting, Barbara continues her exploration in all these media with her animals. She will catch a puppy playing on their back, a trained circus dog balancing a hoop on a horse and a dog sitting quietly waiting for what is next. Her work is pleasing to touch and a delight for the eye.
Presented at the gallery on Saturday, June 22, at 2PM, Barbara and Jaime will walk us through their works, sharing the inspirations behind the process. Then from 4-7 PM the gallery hosts a reception for the artists.
The show runs until July 13. All artworks are featured on the gallery’s website. www.waterworksgallery.com
WaterWorks Gallery – San Juan Island’s première gallery for contemporary artwork. Established in 1985 with the concept of showcasing artists based in the San Juan Islands and the Pacific Northwest.
The work of the gallery’s painters and sculptors reflects the unique Northwest experience. Artists and their visions evolve and change, stimulated by the changing times we live in.
For additional info contact:
Ruth Offen
WaterWorks Gallery
315 Argyle st
PO Box 28,
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
360.378.3060
360.317.8262 cell
www.waterworksgallery.com
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