http://www.gallerybythebay.com Open Tues. - Sun. 11 am to 5 pm. 360.629.4297 - Life is Better with ART! Mon, 21 Jul 2008 01:43:16 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en On Thursday, July 17th, more than 200 people attended the opening reception of the Stanwood - Camano Island Plein Air Invitational at the downtown Stanwood Art Walk. The opening marked the culmination of a week of painting by artists from all over Puget Sound. More than 140 works were displayed ... http://www.gallerybythebay.com/2008/07/20/hundreds-attend-opening-of-plein-air-invitational/ The final day of painting became the first day of artists bringing their finished works into the gallery. How fun to see the results of this incredible week! Below: Camano Island artist Sue Morrison created her own shady spot in Stanwood to paint the geometrical shapes of the Wolfkill feed and seed plant. Below: ... http://www.gallerybythebay.com/2008/07/20/day-7-plein-air-invitational/ Saturday brought plentiful sunshine, and our artists felt the effects of the heat. Donning broad-brimmed hats and gobs of sunscreen, they set off to find the perfect spot for painting. Painting on Camano Island: Artist Pat Clayton found some shade under a big umbrella as she painted flowers at John and Paula Ebner's garden. One ... http://www.gallerybythebay.com/2008/07/13/day-6-plein-air-invitational/ Friday was the fifth day of the Stanwood - Camano Island paint out and several artists joined us for the first time. Richard Bulman came down from Bellingham and Paula Ensign drove up from Redmond. Another spectacular day for touring our island and town! Camano Island Jack Dorsey (below) went back ... http://www.gallerybythebay.com/2008/07/12/day-5-plein-air-invitational/ Thursday morning brought cooler weather and some clouds to the area. By the afternoon, however, the clouds had cleared and we enjoyed another sunny day! Many of our artists went searching for farm scenes in Stanwood. Rod and Randolph Jones found a beautiful red barn off Pioneer Highway. Tom Mellado scouted Miller road and ... http://www.gallerybythebay.com/2008/07/11/day-4-plein-air-invitational/ After the third day of the Stanwood - Camano Island "Plein Air" Invitational, it was clear that people were starting to notice the artists around town. I heard from local business owners who were intrigued to find artists with their easels painting on the sidewalks in Stanwood. And I heard conversations ... http://www.gallerybythebay.com/2008/07/09/day-3-plein-air-invitational/ Long-time island resident and artist Jack Dorsey was the first to arrive at the gallery this morning. It was great to hear him share his knowledge of the area with other artists. One spot he recommended was Barnum Point on Camano Island. Several artists took his advice and had a wonderful day with ... http://www.gallerybythebay.com/2008/07/09/day-2-plein-air-invitational/ It was a glorious first day for the Stanwood - Camano Island "paint out". Sunny and warm and not a cloud in the sky. Just before 9 am, the artists started arriving at the gallery where I had fresh coffee and muffins waiting. We took a quick look at the ... http://www.gallerybythebay.com/2008/07/08/day-1-plein-air-invitational/ Join us Thursday, July 17th, 5 pm to 8 pm, for the opening reception of our first-ever "Plein Air" Invitational. The exhibit will be held during the Third Thursday Artwalk in Stanwood and will be spread throughout the five participating venues: Gallery by the Bay Snow Goose Bookstore Stanwood Grill Let's Frame It Rustic Impressions Click here for ... http://www.gallerybythebay.com/2008/07/03/announcing-the-stanwood-camano-island-plein-air-invitational/ Join us for the Biggest Little Car Show in the Northwest on Sunday, June 29th, from 9 am to 3 pm. Antique cars and hot rods will be lined up in front of the gallery and throughout downtown Stanwood for the 6th annual Twin City Idlers event. This annual event ... http://www.gallerybythebay.com/2008/06/25/car-show-and-jewelry-demonstration-on-sunday/