“A Piece of Work” Virtual Show

That label is not usually a compliment. So, what does it mean as a theme for an art show? We can play with it here.

A Piece of Work.

Did the artist struggle long and hard to create a piece of work that they are happy to show?

Did the artist find a subject that was basically a mess, but an artistic mess?

Did the artist work with a difficult medium, or one that they were unfamiliar with, to create a new way to express their thoughts?

Perhaps the artist has had to work through great personal difficulties to create this piece.

And maybe this piece has jumped off the canvas or paper, or out of the wood, to say, “YES! That’s it! That was exactly what I was hoping you could do! What a Piece of Work!!”

This Virtual Show is for all of us who have faced these dilemmas and come through to stand proudly by our work. You who are seeing this show, welcome to our world!

Kathy Birdwell

“Summer Day at Lion Falls”

8 x 10 Oil Painting
Not for Sale
by Kathy Birdwell

Larissa Bjurlin

“Contemplation”

16 x 20 Acrylic on Canvas
$500
by Larissa Bjurlin

Kate Bowditch

“Owl Shaman”

10 x 14 Watercolor
$425.00
by Kate Bowditch

“Stones, Bones, and Beer”

16 x 20 Watercolor
$395.00
by Kate Bowditch

“Snake”

11 x 18 Watercolor
$395.00
by Kate Bowditch

Cheryl Ann Bush

“Poinsettia Leaves”

9 x 12 Watercolor
SOLD
by Cheryl Ann Bush

This was a study with using a palette knife and subtle shading.

“Hailey’s Dahlia”

18.5 x 24 Oil Pastel
$525 Matted and Framed
by Cheryl Ann Bush
Received Tacoma mayor’s award, Western Washington State Fair 3rd place, People’s choice in Lakewood.

“Kitten”

13 x 17 Oil Pastel
by Cheryl Ann Bush
My first oil pastel with a small set I received.
Jo-Anne Carlson

Jo-Anne Carlson

“Abstract 43”

16 x 20 Acrylic on stretched canvas $150
by Jo-Anne Carlson
Meldra Driscoll

Meldra Driscoll

“Stormy Weather”

12 x 16 framed size 16 x 20
Watercolor
$275
by Meldra Driscoll

This original watercolor was painted after I drove to Tieton in the snow. I loved the Wintery feel of the atmosphere that day and the barn strongly shows how stormy the atmosphere was that day.

“Christmas Card for 2023”

6 x 8 Watercolor and Ink
Not For Sale
by Meldra Driscoll

This is my Christmas card for 2023. I learned a new way to paint snow laden trees! It’s important to learn and practice no matter what age you are in life! It doesn’t matter! I love to find a challenge and go for it! Merry Christmas to all my relatives, art friends, and friends anywhere, BYO group & YVAA. You hold special meaning in my heart! Hidden: 2 large hearts on the tree – yours and mine!

Joan Eckman

“Days End”

6 X 6 acrylic on gessoed ampersand panel using the stippling technique.
$110
by Joan Eckman

“Sun Shining Through”

20 X 16 acrylic on stretched canvas with a representational approach and some glazing especially in the top left hand area to intensify the effect of sun glare.
$960
by Joan Eckman

“Beyond Glory”

18 X 6 acrylic on linen panel with many glazes throughout the process to establish the sky and then over the trees and vegetation to capture the low angle sun glow on the scene. $330
by Joan Eckman