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In The Gallery

Suzanne Powers

As an artist, Suzanne draws inspiration from the natural world, its power and fragility. Connecting with her surroundings, she captures the light and feeling of a space and transforms her personal response to the landscape into color, light, and form. From her studio on Fidalgo Island, she pursues an impressionistic approach in both plein air and studio painting that brings together her love of nature and an eternal curiosity; she finds painting always to be a process of exploration and discovery.

Randy Emmons

I grew up in Monterey, CA, I knew I was going to be an “artist.” But I ended
up with a Navy career. In 2005, I decided to start painting watercolors.
My studio is in the garage where I draw, contemplate, make faces, stare,
stir in a little whimsy and put paint to paper. It’s a long journey from my
childhood to Whidbey, but I feel the connection to that kid who always
believed he would become an artist.

Caroline Garland

Caroline Garland is an award winning artist of Washington and Alaska, creating works in oil, acrylic, and pastel that reflect her appreciation of the beauty of the landscape. She pushes the limits of style to show old subjects in a new light. Her works are evocative and energizing. Her work hangs in public buildings as well as juried museum and touring exhibits.

Cynthia Richardson

Award-winning artist Cynthia Richardson lives in Anacortes, WA. Gathering inspiration from the beauty of the Pacific Northwest and from her travels, she enjoys creating scenes that invite viewers into the picture so that they can imagine themselves being in that special place. Painting in a style she calls "relaxed realism", her favorite subjects include landscapes, water and trees.

Annette Tamm

For more than 40 years Annette Tamm has loved being a glass artist, creating stained glass windows and lamps and fused art pieces and jewelry. Her work has graced many juried Pilchuck and MoNA auctions, the Matzke Fine Art Gallery on Camano Island, the Lambiel Museum on Orcas, juried shows across the northwest, and private collections here and abroad.

Peggy Woods

Peggy Woods’ paintings are renowned for realism and detail, but her soulful connection to her subjects is what makes them come alive.
The play of light on water create tranquil dramas that convey the poignancy of everyday coastal life. Her quiet observation and remarkable touch with watercolors invite the observer to join her vision of celebrating this beautiful corner of the world.

Jim Redding

We are surrounded all the time by the incomparable line and form of the natural world. Jim's prints are an attempt to explore that line and form.

Donna Nevitt-Radtke

I have considered myself an artist for as long as I can remember, taking every opportunity to study art. I studied at Pierce College in the San Fernando Valley California, at UCLA and with Ruben martin in Santa Monica. I continually take workshops with many well-known artists each one adding to my skills. I started an antiques import business in the 80s and returned to the Skagit valley. Going to Europe twice a year to buy antiques and helping my antique shop clients with interior design ate up most of my creative energy, but I was always painting in my head. Eventually the need to get back to brush and canvas became to strong. I am to make time for my love of painting and have pursued that need with a passion. My primary medium is oil, but I also paint in pastel, which is an old and exciting medium. Many of my paintings are on deep canvas with the painting continuing on the sides. Some of these are framed in shadowbox frames. I continually challenge myself so each painting adds to my knowledge of design, value and color.

Dave Smith

Dave’s interest in photography started at a very young age watching his father operate Kodak still and movie cameras. His interest became stronger during graduate school when he enrolled in a fine art photography class spending most of his spare time in the darkroom. The fulfillment of watching his creations come to life in the darkroom had him hooked forever! 'Simple elegance’ is his motto.

Kay Smith

Kay Smith has been sewing since she was in high school. She enjoys working with the color and texture in fabrics. Her quilted art greeting cards are one of a kind. They not only can express friendship and love but can also be framed and become the gift itself! She also makes fun things like handy pocket wallets for your credit cards and wine glass slippers. These items are only offered in The Good Stuff Arts Shop.

Terry MacDonald

Terry MacDonald is an Anacortes artist who began her painting journey after a career in broadcasting.
Usually painting in acrylic, her loose expressive style combines with bright vivid colors to create what many describe as “happy art.” She has two bodies of work. Many collectors know her whimsical birds, animals and florals. Through her acrylic and mixed media abstracts, she strives to convey joy and positive images through exuberant brush work, line, and vibrating color. She has a full line of greeting cards.