just a thought

'Flora' necklace 18-22" long  sterling silver
paper, ink, graphite, watercolor, mica;
Kathleen Faulkner

It is the Season.  

Today is 'Black Friday'.  

People are rushing in hoards to the big box stores.  

There is an alternative:

Support your local artists, craftsmen, galleries, 

independent book stores and shops.

Consider spending locally and let's keep the money in our communities.

  Here's wishing you a stress free and joyous Holiday Season!

Cheers!

Field Work

'Field Work' 36x32" oil on canvas;  Kathleen Faulkner



There are a lot of contributors to the well being of a field.
good dirt full of life
rain
sunshine
temperature
tending


The same holds true for most things.

Cloud Catcher

'On Any Given Day'  18x32" oil pastel, charcoal;  Kathleen Faulkner

As one travels north along the water around here one can see Lummi in many different poses.  Usually there is a cloud capping the top.  Sometimes fog turns it mysterious.  Whatever the weather, that volcanic looking mountain is always there.

i.e. gallery presents:

LUMMI INVITATIONAL

The singular power of Lummi Mountain 

and how its presence plays out in the art of northwest artists

Ed Kamuda

Clayton James 

David Kane 

Toni Ann Rust

David Hall
Louise Kikuchi

Max Emminger

Chris Wardenberg-Skinner

Jef Gunn

David Blakesley

Karen Hackenberg

Margy Lavelle

Kathleen Faulkner

November 20th - December 27th, 2015

Artist's reception

Saturday, November 21st, 5-8 pm

i.e. 

5800 Cains Court

Edison, WA 

The ocean's rainbow

'Pearl' earrings 1" diameter, sterling silver, paper, gouache,
watch glass lenses; Kathleen Faulkner

It is said that health and longevity follow those who wear pearls.

 The oldest known gem is a pearl dating back to around 520 B.C.  It is on display in the Louvre Museum in Paris. 

Knights going into battle would wear pearls as a symbol of strength and spirit, courage and protection.

The sheen is called orient luster.

a lush organic gem

The forest thanks the great Rain God

'Cumulus' earrings, 1" diameter  sterling silver, paper, gouache,
watch glass;  Kathleen Faulkner

The clouds have returned to the Northwest. 

With that comes rain.  

We are most grateful.