Category Archives: Local Artists

Take a Walk on the Wild Side

Posted on June 21, 2012 by TKGilb

Monarch Sculpture Park probably has close to eighty outdoor sculptures representing a wide range of artistic styles. Modern, classic, quirky, humorous, ethnic, heart-warming, and more than a little surrealistic. Continue reading →

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Chihuly’s Crystal Towers

Posted on January 7, 2012 by TKGilb

At first glance, Chihuly’s Crystal Towers look like a pair of blue sugar swizzle sticks standing on end. But at night, the crystals are illuminated from below and the towers become beacons of light in the midst of the city. Continue reading →

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Wild Arts Festival

Posted on December 1, 2011 by TKGilb

Portland Audubon Society’s Wild Arts Festival–the Pacific NW’s premiere exhibition of nature-related art and books. Continue reading →

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To Those Who Serve

Posted on November 11, 2011 by TKGilb

Perched at the top of a grassy hillock, surrounded by evergreens, is the bronze statue of a young American Soldier. The Inland Northwest Vietnam Veterans Memorial was dedicated on November 10, 1985. It can be found in Spokane’s Riverfront Park. Continue reading →

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Michael Orwick – Master of Light

Posted on June 19, 2011 by TKGilb

Michael Orwick is a well known local artist with deep-seated ties to the Pacific NW. His love of the Oregon landscape is especially evident in his work. There’s a strong sense of place in each painting, but it’s his masterful use of light that makes his landscapes come alive. Continue reading →

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New Beginnings by Larry Anderson

Posted on February 21, 2011 by TKGilb

“New Beginnings” is a bronze statue created by famed Pacific NW artist Larry Anderson. It’s located on the sidewalk just outside of Tacoma’s historic Union Station building. Continue reading →

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When Liquid Sunshine Turns to Snow II

Posted on January 29, 2011 by TKGilb

Twilight scene after mi-winter snowfall at Coeur d’Alene Park in Spokane, WA. Photo: Randall Harris. Continue reading →

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When Liquid Sunshine Turns to Snow

Posted on January 29, 2011 by TKGilb

Washington State is known far and wide as the “Land of Liquid Sunshine.” In other words, it rains a lot up here–especially during the winter months. But Washington also gets a good amount of snow, as all those living on the eastern side of the state can attest. Continue reading →

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Good-bye to Autumn

Posted on November 28, 2010 by TKGilb

Autumn in Coeur d’Alene Park in Spokane, WA. The sun was shining brightly that day and the leaves on the trees looked like they were on fire. Continue reading →

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Art in the Pearl

Posted on September 11, 2010 by TKGilb

Up to 75,000 visitors were expected to attend this year’s “Art in the Pearl” Arts Festival in Portland, OR. Continue reading →

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