PM&M: Winter/Spring "Go Local" ad

Here's a preview of our Paint Metal & Mud that will appear on the inside cover of the Winter/Spring issue of the "Go Local" Flathead Guide (click to enlarge). Look for the guide in mid-November at any Flathead Valley art gallery, gift shop or hotel. Our ad features photos of each PM&M artist and a "tag" that you can scan to visit us on your smart phone! Pretty cool, eh?

ARTIST OF THE MONTH: Michaela Eaves

Merlot tree -- painted with merlot wine and ink pen.

Michaela Eaves is October's featured artist at Paint, Metal, and Mud. A variety of mediums are represented, from watercolor to acrylic to ink.  Themes are heavily nature-based.

Michaela works as a graphic designer and illustrator with a heavy emphasis on children's books and horror. In her spare time, she volunteers for handful of non-profits and mountain bikes, though most of her free time is spent with Buck, the world's best rottweiler.

A Chill Is In The Air...Perfect Time To Cuddle Up In A Quilt!

It's fall here in the Flathead, 
which means that the gardens are almost harvested, 
the leaves are turning a bright blaze of color,
there are smells of apple pies baking,
and it won't be long before we see the mountains 
with a light dusting of snow.  

It also is the perfect time to cuddle up under a beautiful quilt! 

Our textile artist Monique has been busy at the needle putting together a few new creations:

Your wall shouldn't be the only thing
that gets to enjoy a beautiful piece of art!

LOIS STURGIS: New work

A new watercolor painting from PM&M artist, Lois Sturgis.

"Running Eagle Falls" (c) Lois Sturgis

PIA EAVES: New work

These new creations from jeweler Pia Eaves are earrings made of annodized aluminum. Check them out!

CHERYL ROSS ELLINGSON: New work

New work from Cheryl includes this raku wall hanging, gleeming with copper, blue and golden hues. The fire left it’s mark on this piece with a lovely reduction pattern.  Stop in to the PM&M Gallery to see all Cheryl's new pieces to compliment your wall.

CHERYL ROSS ELLINGSON: August Artist of the Month

Raku garden sculpture and high-fired stoneware decorative serving bowl by Cheryl Ross Ellingson, our PM&M Artist of the Month for August.

PAT JONES: New work

Fresh from the creative jewelery studio of Pat Jones, freshwater pearl pendants! The white pearl (left) is set in sterling; the pink pear (right) is set in14k rose gold with three 3mm stones. Beautiful times two!

Upcoming Member Shows

PM&M glass artist Susan Young will be showing her new work this weekend at the 33rd annual Bigfork Festival of the Arts, in downtown Bigfork, Saturday and Sunday 9am to 4pm.

Also, PM&M photographer John Ashley will be showing his work at the 34th annual Sweet Pea Festival, at Lindley Park in Bozeman, Friday 4pm to 8pm, Saturday 11am to 6pm, and Sunday 10am to 5pm. John's partner, Tracy, will be showing John's work at the old Fort Sherman grounds during the 43rd annual Art on the Green festival in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, Friday noon to 7:30pm, Saturday 10am to 7:30 pm, and Sunday 10am to 5pm.

John is also the Artist of the Month at Stumptown Art Studio in downtown Whitefish. John's "Curious by Nature" exhibit opening reception is Thursday, August 4th, from 6-9pm. Yes, that is the night before Sweet Pea opens - it's a busy time of year for Montana artists!

JOHN ASHLEY: New work "Peekaboo Loon Chick"

A young Loon chick peeks out from under the protective comfort of his mother's wing. (c) John Ashley