Untitled wooodblock in progress
July 4 2021
SAVE THE DATES
NW Art Beat Studio Tour July 17-18 in Skagit County is rapidly approaching. I will feature mostly woodblock prints as well as some paintings and sculpture. I am studio #4 on the tour on the east side of Mount Vernon, with several other studios close by. Visit https://www.nwartbeat.com/ for more information on artists, places to stay and eat while you are here. I will be posting an update on my studio closer to the tour dates. The Anacortes Arts Festival is also coming up. On July 31, Arts at the Port will be open from noon until seven pm, with an artist meet and greet from 5-7pm. The festival weekend goes from August 6-8. Tulip Fields North of McLean Road was selected for this show. I was glad to donate three woodblock prints to the Anacortes Arts Festival Auction. Thanks to all the art community supporters who participated in this event! 
Skagit Field at Dusk. 2019 Woodblock print, limited edition of 15 prints. 20" x 22" framed. $575
Trees Along Best Road. 2019 Woodblock print, limited edition of 10. 21" x 17" framed. $575
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Sky Over Skagit Fields
2021 Woodblock print, limited edition of 10 prints. 16" x 18" framed. $575
About Gene Jaress
I have been a working artist over the past 50 years. I am currently working on woodblock prints, a couple of paintings, and have half a dozen other projects in mind. The light and atmospheric conditions created by the Salish Sea, Skagit Valley and Mount Cultus looming to the east influence my work, whether it be painting, woodblock prints, or sculpture. My background in sculpture also informs that work, as I think in three dimensions when I am composing art, whatever form it will take. The other essential dimension is meticulous craftsmanship from beginning to end to create a quality piece of art. "Without craftsmanship inspiration is a mere reed shaken in the wind". Johannes Brahms Awards Refined Living in Anacortes won the People's Choice Award at the Community Hang-Up at the August 2017 Mount Vernon Artwalk. Pacific Northwest Jewelers Association Competition, 2006, People's Choice Award International Diamond Awards 1978 as part of the Mastercraft Jewelry team Federation of Canadian Artists Juried Exhibit 1974, Certificate of Meritorious Achievement in Lithography Bellevue Arts and Crafts Fair Juried Exhibit, 1972 2nd Place, Painting |
 Red Tulips At Dusk. 2020 Woodblock print, limited edition of 10 prints.
20.5" x 20" framed. $575
Tulip Fields North of McLean Road, 2019 woodblock print, limited edition of 15. 17.5" x 20.25" framed. $575
Winter Light on Mount Cultus. 2020 Woodblock print limited edition of 5 prints. 21.25" x 25.5" framed. $675
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