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Sterling Studio Art Sale 2015

August 2, 2015 By Melinda

Twice a year Sydni Sterling opens up her lovely self-built painting studio for an art sale. Each summer, 11 to 4, on the Friday and Saturday of Indianola Days, which is a community festival scheduled on one of the lowest tides in late July or early August, Sydni fills her courtyard garden and studio with her beautiful acrylic paintings. It … [Read more...]

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Sterling Studio Open 7/31-8/1, 11-4

July 18, 2015 By Melinda

It has been an amazing summer this year in Indianola.  Kids are swimming, jumping off the dock, with lots of extra visiting from friend and family. Sydni Sterling and I will once again spread our art out into her lovely courtyard garden and invite you all to come by and visit with us. We will each likely be working on some pieces in progress so you … [Read more...]

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Summer 2014 Exhibit of New Work

May 24, 2014 By Melinda

Cedar and Driftwood Fan, 42"x13"x2"

Painter Sydni Sterling and I will once again be exhibiting our new work together at her charming studio in Indianola, during the fun summer festival of Indianola Days. If you just want to see our work, not the extra low tide and sand castles, not the street fair, not the delicious Salmon Bake dinner, then be sure to come on Friday, before the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Artwork, News Tagged With: 2014, Asha's origami, August 8-10, exhibits of new work, Indianola Days, new work, Sterling Studio, Sydni Sterling painter

Art Sale Sterling Gallery July 19-21

April 23, 2013 By Melinda

Madrona Bark Vase, Melinda West

Madrona Bark Vase Sydni Sterling and I will be exhibiting our new works: Paintings and Gifts From the Landscape. Stay tuned for details. This is also the weekend of Indianola Days, with the annual Sand Castle contest, Street Fair, Salmon Bake, and Dance, among other activities. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Artwork, News Tagged With: fiber art, Indianola Days, new work, paintings, summer, Sydni Sterling, Sydni Sterling Studio, weaving

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Forty years ago, while sitting on the beach playing with my young children, I made my first basket out of a pile of willow trimmings someone had tossed there. It looked wildly made like a crazy bird’s nest. While being together with my two sons on a beautiful Pacific Northwest shoreline, this simple experience of crafting with the natural materials at hand kindled a passion for creating forms using plant fibers. I thank my family, my community, and all my teachers for cultivating this gift in me.
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