Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Vacationing at Trillium Lake





This December we have had tons of snow in the Willamette Valley but in our craziness we decided to drive to find more. We drove up to Trillium Lake, snowshoed 1.5 miles in the dark with 3 dogs to find our cozy cabin...it was quite an adventure.

We have closed the gallery to spend time with our family and friends but will reopen on Friday, January 2nd. Our new show is "Playful" art by Kim Murton and Alison O'Donoghue...a show that will bring a smile to your face for the month of January.

Monday, December 22, 2008

Catching snowflakes!



We woke up to lots of snow this morning and I couldn't help but take this photo. The mask that hangs on our house looks like he's catching snowflakes on his tongue.

Saturday, December 20, 2008

It's snowing!



Even though we had amazing amounts of snow today the gallery was brisk with holiday excitement.
Thank you to all of our true customers who believe in supporting the arts. Yes....Art fills the soul.

Wednesday, December 17, 2008

Our Christmas Tree

Recycle-Reuse!



I've been working on a quilt for the past year and am finally almost done.(I do have a life outside the gallery!) I have been picking up old woolen sweaters at various thrift stores, washing them in hot water and then cutting them into shapes. Layering and stitching the shapes has been fun until I had to figure out how I would turn it all into a quilt.
I really enjoy the creative process BUT hate to follow directions. When people would ask me..."how are you going to put it together?" I really didn't have an answer because I loved the process of creating the squares. After making a zillion of these and having them take over my house I decided that I would go into a quilt store to ask a few questions. After explaining what I was making and looking at their puzzled looks I realized that the quilt ladies at the store like to sew straight, cut straight lines and like order in their sewing lives. I was in the wrong place.
Since I don't particularly like to measure OR cut in straight lines I realized that I had to figure this out myself.

Recycle-Reuse!

Sunday, December 7, 2008

It's just wrong.


This morning I took a walk and encountered these "tortured trees". I couldn't help but spend the rest of my walk thinking about how this relates to life itself. This is about our environment and respecting nature. This just seems wrong.

What a life....



After decorating the tree, Cooper decided to take it easy by the fire.
There are times when we all wish we had a "Dog's life".

Friday, December 5, 2008

Deborah DeWit Marchant-"Painting Cats"



Our friend and artist Deb DeWit Marchant just released her wonderful new book titled "Painting Cats". We had a book signing at the gallery on Wednesday with many "Deb Followers".
This book is a must have for the holiday.

About Mary Lou Zeek

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We represent Northwest artists working in a variety of media including painting, sculpture, works on paper, ceramics, jewelry and mixed media. Our second gallery features exhibitions on a monthly basis, as well as selected group shows and special exhibitions. To arrange an appointment, please call 503-581-3229 or email; mzeek@comcast.net During our years of operating, we have successfully encouraged the broadening and blossoming of the Salem art scene. We are dedicated to serving our clients as well as our artists. The relationships that we cultivate with our clients and our artists have been and will continue to be long and rewarding. We encourage you to take the time to be acquainted with us and take the time to appreciate the art we enjoy so much.