April Featured Artists
Sue Stanton and Phil Carrico use two totally different mediums to create their masterpieces. Phil uses both wood and linoleum with his creative printmaking processes while Sue Stanton has expanded her talents to wrapping rocks along with her imaginative work ranging from finely detailed pen/watercolor work to bright and cheerful three-dimensional wooden pieces.
Meet the artists during Art Walk.
Saturday, April 5th, 5 to 8 pm.
Light refreshments are served.
Phil Carrico
Printmaking has been a passion of Phil’s for many years. He starts with a sketch, filling in with colored pencils and listing the colors from lightest to darkest. The drawing is then transferred to a block of wood. He determines how many of any one image he will make as once the work is
completed, the block is destroyed and no more of that image can be constructed. It’s a tedious process of carving where you want color to stay and then printing your next color, layers and layers of color sometimes involving as many as 20 colors. Phil taught art in Fairbanks Alaska for over 20 years, receiving his Master of Fine Art in Printmaking from the University there and now bringing his talents to Port Townsend. His love of nature, wildlife and landscapes incapsulates most of his works. He also does wood engravings which are done on the end blocks of maple with an abundant amount of intricate line designs.
Learn more about Phil HERE.
Sue Stanton
Sue Stanton’s artistic journey began with her grandmother, an oil painter, and evolved through various mediums including watercolor, pen & ink, and acrylics. Her first medium was watercolor, learning independently and through coursework. Her love of drawing incorporates pen & ink into her watercolor paintings. Acrylics offer yet another layer of opportunities. Most recently, she is drawing from her inspiration of texture and dimension as she explores wrapping stones. She is drawn to the unique colors, shapes and textures of stones and all the things found at her feet, reminding her of special places, hikes and occasions. Children’s whimsical perspectives inspire her 3D work. Sue’s husband, a gifted craftsman, provides “raw material” for her 3D work. Sue incorporates acrylic painting, wood burning, wirework and added “findings” to engage the viewer’s curiosity. She believes it is the artist’s task to bring a story to life and it is up to us to listen. Watercolor, pen & ink is the medium she chooses for her introspective work. Sue’s art is fueled by the balance it brings to everyday life.
Learn more about Sue HERE.
