I live in the Magic Skagit. It is called this for many reasons but the richness and fertility of the dirt is part of it. The earth here is special. It feeds people, literally and figuratively.
It collects artistic talent.
I moved here to be able to disappear into a forest within a matter of minutes rather than hours. Although my world revolves around art, I wasn't thinking about the artistic history here when I settled. I was thinking about the trees and I was struck by the vast areas of farmland in between.. and the colors: grey sky and green earth.
I was also thinking about the sense of community one gets when not living in a city.
Life just seemed easier and it still does. I'm grateful everyday.
This area has been considered home to such artists as Morris Graves, Guy Anderson, Richard Gilkey and Clayton James*, who, by the way, is still alive at the tender age of 91 and still painting. This is where Tom Robbins lives, the place where Fishtown became famous and our old friend, Robert Sund, wrote a lot of his poetry. Now, new generations of artists are sprouting, growing and thriving.
Food, art and poetry in a magic spot on the Salish Sea. Who could ask for more?
