San Juan Islands Artwork

This page highlights some of San Juan Islands Artwork, reflecting the variety, diversity, and beauty of the Islands themselves. Perhaps the Island is a natural place to create because the tranquil setting and relaxed island lifestyle allow the creative juices to flow? Quite possibly, as is evidenced by the amazing art pieces inspired and produced here. San Juan Islands artwork can be found in all mediums, from watercolor, oils, and pastels; to glass, metal, clay, and textiles. Skip straight to San Juan Islands artwork! If you don't find what you are looking for let me know!

Browse art books, kits, and supplies in the bookstore to get tips and suggestions for your own creations, as well as a selection of beautiful coloring books for kids of all ages. You can print out these art coloring pages of well-known paintings, and make your own version of a masterpiece.

Here are some beautiful Art Prints and Paintings, with a bit of history about some of the masters. And, just for fun, read these artist quotes and see how some artists, authors, and scientists view art, creativity, and life!

Among all the wonderful San Juan Islands artwork, I've highlighted a glimpse of my favorites with examples of their work. These artists are just a few among a very large group, using a wide range of methods and mediums. I may add more artists as I stumble across new work, but I'll keep this list short as just a sampling of what you will discover when you search for San Juan Islands Artwork. If there's an artist whose work you love, or if you want to add your own name to this section, please let me know! I'd love to see it!

A special mention goes to Virginia Van Camp, the first artist listed below, and adding many unique pieces to the selection of San Juan Islands artwork. A working artist all her life, Virginia chooses several mediums, most recently preferring pastels. Why is she my special favorite? I love the vibrant colors she chooses in her work, and her creative eye. Some of her paintings are 3-dimensional, incorporating fabrics and other materials that provide a fresh, unexpected deviation from the norm. That, and... well... she's my mother! (I could be prejudiced, but I know I'd like her work even if I weren't her daughter!)

Untitled pastel, by Virginia Van Camp, San Juan Island
Virginia Van Camp
"Untitled," Pastel

Thaddeus Krol
Kasimir Gemstone Amulets

Manya Pickard
Manya's Sterling Silver Jewelry

Beth Hetrick

Tom Small, Sculptor
beautiful and unique pieces made from stone and metal -- lovely.

Click the photo below to see a fascinating video of the artist at work:

Tom Small Sculpture, P.O. Box 2902, Friday Harbor
Tom@TomSmallSculpture.com

Amanda Richardson is both a painter and a textile artist, creating bright representations in lively, vivid colors. This is a textile piece on linen of shooting stars, one of the native flowers on San Juan Island. Love it!

Currently residing in England, Ms. Richardson can be reached at art@amandarichardson.co.uk

The Island Museum of Art, located on First Street next to The Whale Museum, is a bit off the beaten track and well worth a visit. Shows a variety of San Juan Island artists.

Westcott Bay Sculpture Park, San Juan Island They partner with the Westcott Bay Sculpture Park, near Roche Harbor. Don't miss this beautiful place, filled with a wide variety of sculptures that are placed along paths running through a gently sloping field. There is plenty of room for running and letting kids burn off excess energy and getting some fresh air while viewing these amazing pieces. The Park is open during daylight hours, and suggests a $5.00 donation per person for admittance. Definitely not to be missed -- beautiful sculptures in a natural outdoor setting -- breathtaking! Spiral rock design at Westcott Bay Reserve, San Juan Island
Two Cranes sculpture at Westcott Bay Sculpture Park and Reserve, San Juan Island

In an always-rotating exhibit, you never know what you'll have the pleasure of seeing at the Sculpture Garden. Here are a couple of beautiful sculptures I saw during the spring of 2010, lovely examples of San Juan Islands artwork.

Frog and Otter sculpture by Georgia Gerber, at Westcott Bay Sculpture Park, San Juan Island

Artist Georgia Gerber, San Juan Island

Check out the San Juan Island Artists Community to learn more about each artist, or look for work in a specific medium. There are listings for upcoming classes and San Juan Island art workshops, as well. Visit the Islands Museum of Art, showing work from regional artists. Also, don't miss this selection of Coastal Artwork, images reminiscent of our beautiful coastal spaces.

Read a bit about Kasimir Gemstone Amulets, Manya Pickard, Beth Hetrick, and Tom Small Sculpture.

Free Online Art Classes: Here, at Free Online Art Classes you will find information-rich art instruction presented in simple, step-by-step formats which have proven to be successful for my many students. Many of the lessons have videos as well, to show you just how to develop the basic skills and techniques in a variety of art mediums. Check it out!

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