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Serene Strength: Claire Sherman

There is a quiet power that abides in certain landscapes that compels us to humilty.  No cell phone reception, no internet, no traffic whizzing by.  Nothing to make us believe we are the center of the universe.  Just earth…

Abstract Art Daily Artsy Mixed Media Paintings

All That He Surveys: Thomas D. Aaron

Living in places with so many wild areas, whenever we go out hiking, we’re still very aware of man’s impact on the landscape.  Salt Lake City artist Thomas D. Aaron brings attention to the natural landscape and the effect…

Design Foraging Mixed Media Paintings

Friday Faves: Climb Every Mountain

A huge part of what drew George & I to the Northwest was the mountainous terrain.  When the weather is good, every weekend is spent hiking and exploring the mountains around wherever we happen to be.  We’re gearing up…

Artsy Spots Installations Paintings Sculpture

Artsy Spot: Foster/White Gallery

A gallery that takes advantage of a beautiful space, displays a wide range of interesting work in a well-designed and thoughtful way AND feels comfortable and unpretentious?  These kind of galleries are my happy places.  Foster/White Gallery in Seattle…

Mixed Media Paintings

Friday Faves:  Seattle On My Mind

If you’ve been reading Artsy Forager for a while, you may have noticed me mention the love my hubby & I have for Seattle.  He was living there when we began dating and although we’d known each other a…

Abstract Art Paintings

Artsy on Escape Into Life: Laura Gurton

I’ve found myself thinking a lot about the beauty of the natural world lately.  As the weather warms, the hubby and I are getting out and doing more hiking ( we may actually be hiking when you read this!…

Figurative Paintings

Naked Abandon: Lee Price

Sometimes, I find an artist’s work so powerful, that I can’t write about it immediately.  When I found New York artist Lee Price’s work, I wanted to share it as soon as possible, but just couldn’t write about it…

Daily Artsy Figurative Paintings

Sometimes the Waiting is the Hardest Part: Brett Amory

Does it ever seem like you are always waiting for something?  An answer to a question, a check in the mail, the pizza to be delivered.  At times, it can feel like life is just a series of waitings.…

Mixed Media Paintings Sculpture

Friday Faves: Are You a Sweet Genius?

Tell me ya’ll have at least seen the commercials for Food Network’s Sweet Genius show.  If you haven’t, you are missing out on some unintentional hilarity!  Hubby and I can’t help but imitate host Ron Ben-Israel each time he…