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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...]

Filed Under: Artwork, News Tagged With: Indianola Days, new work, open house, Sterling Studio, summer

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 In The Woods Studio Tour 2013

November 11, 2013 By Melinda

A big thank you to all the friends, neighbors, former students and loyal art-appreciators, who came by to see Sydni Sterling and I this past weekend during the annual Art in the Woods Studio Tour. It is always a delightful experience for me to exhibit my sculptural work, in natural plant materials, next to Sydni’s paintings, in acrylics, that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Artwork, News Tagged With: annual exhibit, Art in the Woods, Art in the Woods Studio Tour, Cultural Arts Foundation NW, Fall, Indianola, new work, Sterling Studio, Sydni Sterling

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Thirty 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. The experience of weaving with the materials at hand while being together with my sons on a beautiful Pacific Northwest shoreline, kindled a passion for creating art from natural plant materials. I thank my family, my community, and all my teachers for cultivating this gift in me.
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