Welcome to the Fall 2009 edition of the Northwest Gallery Collection

The NW Gallery Collection is a community of independent artists coming together in a virtual gallery to feature their work collectively in print and online. Please see individual artist pages for shows, galleries and locations where work can be enjoyed in person.

Celebrating the art of:

Jamie Adams
Laura Gable
Kasia Gorski
Bonnie Griffith
Lisa Hill
Marlene Kingman
Joanne Massingale
Rick Roth
Ruth Stromswold
Marcia Wyatt

Editor's Note

A glint of unexpected light draws my attention through the fading afternoon sun. The source: a spot of color in a muted gold frame. I gingerly wipe off decades of grime, and an image of a crisp fall day slowly emerges. Rich red, gold and green hues of late season foliage stand out against a bright afternoon sky.
I revel in how simple paint strokes evoke not just an picture, but also the smell of moldering leaves, a cool breeze against skin and the memory of a season shifting to the next. A final swipe of dust reveals the wispy hand of my great-grandmother’s signature, meandering through grassy hills behind. My eyes sting with tears and my heart aches for the familiarity of the woman I had known as many things: Grandmother, friend, matriarch of a family... but never had I known her as an artist.

What had the world missed while her artwork remained obscured behind inaccessibility and lack of opportunity?
Without a bridge or tangible connection to an audience, the fruits of artistic talent are often overlooked or remain undiscovered. The Northwest Gallery Collection is that link, a means to bring artists and their work, words and inspirations to a wider audience. Artists are presented with his or her current pieces in a collective gallery designed to intrigue readers with a glimpse into each artist’s creative world.

Enjoy listings of galleries and upcoming shows, links to web sites, blogs and social networking opportunities, even a gallery “store” at www.ShopTheParkway.com where you can purchase originals, framed prints, posters and greeting cards.

Art is invigorating, sparking our imagination, but with the power to bring a sense of peace.

Art is as diverse as a gentle portrayal of a spring flower and the electrifying reflections of polished metal.
My great-grandmother’s painting is a simple scene capturing a moment in her life with paint on canvas. When asked, I say it was created by a wonderful artist who brought her work to life through her experiences as a woman and friend. It is my joy to be the link that connects her art and experience to the world.
Thank you for joining us! Dani Smart, Editor

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