Ozzie painting in artEAST's "Creature Comforts" show

My Ozzie the Cat painting was juried into an art exhibit at the artEAST Art Center in Issaquah, WA called Creature Comforts featuring art of pets. She’s even represented on the announcement for the show linked HERE and shown below. I’ll be at the reception on Saturday May 26, 2012 in the 95 Front Street North gallery from 6pm -8pm. The show will continue until July 17 with several pet related activities. Cheers to pets of all kinds!

Here comes a wonderful series of events celebrating the heartfelt connection between person & pet!

The bond we feel with our animal companions is among the strongest of all our relationships. Deeply loved creatures make us rich beyond measure.

Join us for a series of art experiences centered on the theme of our upcoming exhibition.

Creature Comforts Exhibition:

curated by Pandy Savage McVay

May 26th-July 17th, 2012

Reception : Saturday, May 26th, 6 – 8pm

Presenting works from these artists:

Amy Weber Ann Elizabeth Scott

Audrey Knutsen Camille Vonnegut

Dorothy Bonneau Ed McCarthy

Gale Corkey Greg Bartol

Irena Jablonski Jessica Farren

Karen Abel Katalin Fazekas

Kim Doyle Leslie Moon

Lydia Sutton Mami Shimomura

Melissa Jander Michelle Ryan

Pamela Holderman Pandy Savage McVay

Patie Savage Sandy Haight

Tami Donnelly

Wait, there’s MORE!

“Reading with Rover” at artEAST

Boomer reading, courtesy Reading with Rover

Thursday May 31st 6:30 – 7:30

& Saturday June 16th 1:00 – 2:00

Families with school-aged children who are learning to read or developing greater confidence to read well are invited to come and read to established “Reading with Rover” trained dogs and their handlers. The dogs all promise to be calm and compassionate listeners, so please bring readers with the capacity to sit and read quietly with the dogs, library rules apply. To learn more about the “Reading with Rover” program, go to Reading With Rover.

“Pup Walk”

Wednesday June 6th 6:00 – 7:30

& Saturday June 16th 2:30 – 4:00

Visit the gallery and see the show with your own pup! Gallery guests may bring in well-behaved and leashed dogs during these posted times. Pups who have tails that break also have owner’s that buy. For pups with energetic tails, the back entrance will also be available for access to the show.

“Scout” by Rickie Wolfe

Canine Figure Drawing Demonstration:

Thursday, June 14th 5:00 – 7:00pm

Join artEAST’s own premier figure drawing group for a “Canine Figure Drawing” studio session. Guided by instructor Ellen Borison, members of the group will be drawing an established set of dog models. The event is open to the public.

Special thanks to our generous sponsors: