Feb. 4th, Seaside Art Walk

American artist and poet, Bob Domin, shows his latest efforts from his “New Vistas” tour, a decade long tour of ten inspiring locations, one year each.  It began in  Stauton, Virgina in the Shenandoah Valley, Portland, Maine, Boone, North Carolina in the Appalachian Mountains, and most recently,the high plains of Santa Fe, New Mexico. 

The artist has been painting coastal Oregon since the spring of 2011, and has captured the painted ladies, Victorian houses in Astoria, as well as, iconic churches.  With each new vista stop,  Domin begins an in-depth study of the area’s history, then creates the spirit of each locale in original fine art paintings.

 

He has won numerous awards through local and state juried art shows, and is a honors graduate of the Ringling School of Art and Design, Sarasota, Florida. Bill Hartman, of the Hartman Fine Art Gallery in Sarasota: ” I’m impressed how Domin has done it all. he’s like a phoenix.  He rose up and found a way to make something great come from his plans.”

 

Art Levy, of the Sarasota Herald Tribune, with a byline  from The New York Times wrote: “Painting was his life jacket, keeping him alive until his grandiose thinking was in order, in an article titled: “Crazy Bob bounces back”. It is estimated that there are 2000 paintings placed in corporate, public or private collections.

 

The artist has a favorite quote by Louis Pasteur:  “The secret to my success lies solely in my tenacity.”.

 

His artwork has sold for thousands of dollars or been traded for life’s essentials.  The showing at Fairweather”s, will be a solo show with a silent auction, that will be a benefit for the Clatsop County Humane Society. Domin will be working on colored drawings, used as painting preliminaries.

Denise Fairweather states: ” through Domin’s paint brush, contrasts of color are expressed through an artist’s eye and hand, stroke by stroke, showing the assembly of perception, the technical decisions of lines and planes that play out to become fine art featuring locales in modernist values”.

Fairweather House and Garden is famously known for their upscale artists launches.  For the February Art Walk, hors d’oeuvres will be offered by Sharon Krask, chef. 

 

Creating a True Reflection of a Client’s Lifestyle

Q. How to you create a true reflection of a client’s lifestyle in offering design services, rather than just another version of yourself?
A: For me, I attempt to be very specific about the way other people live, not the way I live. It’s about creating style about and for the client’s life.

Accredited interior designers have years of disciplined knowledge to make qualified suggestions.

In addition, the gallery showcases many design philosophies; observers have oftentimes stated wonder and amazement at the ideas displayed. Their reactions validate that the definition of the interior design experience; of love of home, of triumph of a space, of meeting a challenge, and of for individuality.

Interior design elevates people. Interior designers tap into opportunities to share ideas.

The greatest compliment for me is when the client doesn’t even look at the design itself… but appreciates the story that is created about their lifestyle, one that truly reads authenticity.

While admitting the design process is about drive and passion, it’s the expressions and reactions from the clients that are the most rewarding.

And with a gallery visit,you are able to view settings in which every detail is in tune with lifestyle ideas- the tables are set, art is hung properly, plants are gathered; and, yes, often comments are heard, “It’s so calming in here”. That’s good design.

Check out the latest q & a

 

What are your keys to succeed in your local community?

Q: What are your keys to succeed in your local community?

A: We are inspired by Gandhi’s quote, “Be the change in the world in the world you wish to see.”

Whether because of economic times or a simple shift in priorities it seems many are becoming more socially responsible. Artists have found a way to combine passion for beautiful things with successful philanthropic efforts. The result: in addition to a stunning collection there is strong business acumen to give back to a myriad of community organizations. So by getting help with your need for beauty, help is given back to local nonprofit’s.

We work together to raise funds or awareness in volunteer projects throughout our region. There seems to be boundless energy to bring good works and compassion to the local area. One artist, Martha Denham, has raised the bar so far that she contributes all her proceeds to the Oregon Food Bank, another contributes to Ocean Conservation, and the list goes on.

Overall, we don’t entice with product and service discounts but rather become community partners in doing good works.
We were pleased to assist the following organizations last year.

United Way Iron Chef Competition:
Display and table design for Mc Keown’s Restaurant

Providence Foundation Festival of the Trees:
Tree design for the Sou’Wester Garden Club

Assistance League of Oregon:
Boutique for the Astoria Chapter Tour of Homes

Smart Reading Program, Oregon Elementary Schools:

Give back program and donations.

Seaside Historical Museum:

Silent Auction

Sunset Parks and Recreation:

Silent Auction

Clatsop County Master Gardener Program:

Volunteer Hours

Oregon Food Bank:

Donated Portion of Sales

Habitat for Humanity:

Donated Portion of Sales

 

Sales and Whales!

Half-yearly sale now through January 1st.

Open Thur, Fri and Sat 11 AM -5 PM

Also open:
New Year’s Day
Sunday
11-4PM

Plan on visiting the Oregon shore during the winter storms…it’s wild!

Plus, it’s the week of the great Gray Whale migration

for more information on gray whale migration visit www.whalespoken.org

 

October 2011 Artwalk

As we move into the upcoming year we are planning more eventsThe  October 5, 2011,  Art Walk welcomed  Northwest artists, art patrons  and  autumn visitors.  The mission of our events  is to offer privileged access to talented artists. We have completed a series of unveilings for incredibly gifted artists in 2011.  As it happens  with the closing of the current art season we are ever grateful to everyone who attended the events this past season.

We are proud of many things during the Seaside Chamber of Commerce Art Walk events-  one is that we went from a few select patrons to nearly countless per event in less than one year,  another is that over the course of the year, Fairweather House and Garden continued to embrace a deeply ingrained passion to show renowned Northwest artists and designers and to feature how very unique they are.

As we move into the upcoming year we are planning more events,  opening more chapters for other talented artists and designers, the art community  that we helped transform will continue to evolve, and  along with fellow art galleries, we hope that you will continue to patronize the brilliance, the trending, and the destination of all things reveling in art and design at Fairweather’s.

We are pleased to share a few unforgettable images.

photo descriptions:

Reception desk:  Sharon Krask, Chef and Joan Smith, celebrity hostess

Art Patrons with Karen Wilson, center, hostess extraordinaire

Gregory Bell, artist unveiling a never- before -seen series of cast glass figs.  Previously he had showing glass art at the Lawrence Gallery in Salishan and the Bullseye Gallery in Portland.

Art Patrons with Karen Wilson, center, hostess extraordinaire

Gregory Bell, artist unveiling a series of cast glass figs. Previously he had shown various glass art works at the Lawrence Gallery in Sheridan and the Bullseye Gallery in Portland.

At the counter: Sharon Krask, Chef and Joan Smith, celebrity hostess

Gregory Bell, cast glass artist and en caustic artist, and Zifen Qian contemporary abstract artist sharing techniques.

Beth Garnett, celebrity hostess offering the fall harvest hors’d oeuvres created by Sharon Krask, chef

 

REALISM ~ Philip D. Smith

The title of Philip D. Smith’s upcoming solo exhibition at Fairweather House and Garden, REALISM, obscurely sums up his latest original oils, which represent a synthesis of the ongoing path of his career. From still life, to portraits and onto the impressionistic style at times, each painting featured has elements of all these different vocabularies.

As an artist, Smith uses color and detail where most people see only shades of gray. From black and white pictures, he resurrects scenes that that become so realistic viewers almost smell the wildflowers or feel the winter chill in the air. The detail, shades and depth depicted in Smith’s paintings suggest he has no trouble seeing at all. But the artist born legally blind struggles with impaired vision. He has learned to create amazing life-like work and because he is unable to view firsthand, he has taught himself to trust his artist’s imagination.

Smith’s work will be featured throughout the fall and winter season at Fairweather’s. An artist’s reception, Saturday, November 5th will be held between 1:00-5:00PM. The artist will be offering personal narratives, an unveiling of the artist’s soul. And in his narrative descriptions, we learn about courage, taking risks, and living a fulfilled life. In addtion to the daytime exhibition at Fairweather’s, Smith will be in attendance at Primary Elements Gallery during evening at the Stormy Weather Arts Festival in Cannon Beach.

Fairweather House and Garden is located in the historic Gilbert District, downtown Seaside at 612 Broadway.

for more information go to:
www.fairweatherhouseandgarden.com

Netarts Bay Sunset (near Tillamook)16 x 20 on gallelry canvas–no frame $1100 retail

Netarts Bay Sunset

Forgotten Labor 16 x 20 nice frame $1150

Forgotten Labor

 

Mt  Hood Sundown12 x 12 on gallery canvas—no frame $675

Mt Hood

Mt Hood Wilderness      16 x 20    nice frame        $1250    

Mt Hood Wilderness

 

Past and Upcoming Events

The “Fairweather” ladies celebrated the end of the season with a get-your-town-back-partyheld at the Yummy Wine Bar and Bistro in Seaside one fine September evening.

And, as we move into a new chapter of doing business at the coast for the fall and winter season, extraordinary events are planned.  The ladies will continue to transform the gallery for the evolving upcoming  seasons, as we have  done for the past 5 years.

Please SAVE THE DATE!!!

Holiday Open House

Saturday, November 5th.

PS:  Don’t miss this event!!

•         Oregon Wines and Sparkling Sippers
•         Legendary goodies by Sharon Krask, chef
•         Drawing for a $500 Thymes gift basket
•         Trunk showing of one-of-a kind textiles
•         Meet the  jewelry artists
•         Gifts with purchase
•         Complimentary gift wrapping

 PSS: Special 20% discount for the day!

 

Seasonal Post Cards

Do not miss out on  the  fairweather house and garden a seasonal post card. Post cards display the up to the minute seasonal decorating ideas and accessories.

The premier post card was mailed spring of 2011 to approximately 200 subscribers. The fall post was the next seasonal post card mailed to approximately 500 subscribers.

Post cards are printed using vegetable and soy-based inks with lower levels of VOCs than traditional petroleum-based inks to reduce harmful carbon emissions and paper that contain up to 55% post-consumer recycled content.

If you would like to be added to this mailing visit

Fall Post Card 2011

Spring Post Card 2011

 

Q: What is the style report for spring?

Q:  What is the style report for spring 2011?

A.  Nature is the ultimate muse for this season, as we return to earth to create the season’s color choices.  Complementing safari and global inspired looks, raw textures like wood, bamboo and Venetian plaster are to be found paired with the color turquoise.  This vivid, alluring hue of blue and green is being sought  as the color of the year. 

The ancient turquoise evokes a distinct sensation when designed with  branding neutrals.  It suggests you’re just one carefree step away from a breezy stroll on a far-flung tropical paradise, a  new thought in home interior design, and is a  coveted escape from the geometric stark black and white trends that were previously embraced  in home decor a short time ago.

It is understood why the ancient Egyptians, Aztecs and Native Americans revered turquoise as a talisman of fortune and health.  For today’s interiors, it’s just the right splash of unexpected color that’s truly perfect for pairing with neutral fabrics, artisan embellishments, and the detailed workmanship found in luxury brands. 

Mix turquoise with accents of orange, yellow and gold to create a youthful, fresh approach in your interior.  In addition, modern sophistication can be created in  re purposed mid-century furniture, mouth blown glass pieces of art, aged linens and washed silks.  Venetian plaster accents from candlesticks to wall frescoes, as well as vintage lighting complete the look of today.  Interiors seem effortless when the primary focus is a collected, refined, and carefully edited master plan.

For up to date Q&A Visit:  http://fairweatherhouseandgarden.com/Whats_Hot/whats_hot.html

 

6th Annual Holiday Open House

SAVE THE DATE

6th Annual Holiday Open House

Saturday

November 5, 2011

11AM to 5PM