Come join us in February 1-28, 2025 for Art in the Library featuring the exceptional work on Ritambhara Tyson and her beautiful painting of animals and beloved pets. There will be opening with artist talks at 5 pm at the Library as part of First Saturday Art Walk in Lopez Village from 5-7 pm.
Rick Wigre will also be doing a one night only pop up show on February 1 for First Saturday Art Walk featuring his exquisite sculpture.
Please read on below for more information on the artists.
Ritambhara Tyson, watercolor artist, speaks about her art and background:
“I came to these beautiful islands when I was thirty in 1982, and immediately knew I was home. I lived on Lopez 18 years then moved to Orcas to be with my now husband, Michael Boyd, on our place in Olga. I have done various forms of art my whole life, and have always had a special relationship with animals. My mother used to tell the story that my kindergarten teacher told her I could draw a horse better than a stick.
When my heart dog Opal died in 2019, after 16 wonderful years with her, she left a big hole in my life, both physically and emotionally. I decided to paint pet portraits of friends’ beloved pets who have passed , and give them to them. I had just started my journey with watercolors at that point and doing these portraits helped to hone my skills with that medium. But the biggest gift was sharing in the joy I had brought to people who loved their animals.
Rick Wigre:
I completed a degree in Broad Area Art Education, studying at The Evergreen State College and finishing at Central Washington University. This gave me the choice to teach at levels K-14 in the public-school systems. I started teaching in 1984 and had a very successful teaching career for 32 years.
Through my past experiences, I have learned a large number of art medias and enjoy creating art in many mediums: computer graphics, animations, graphic design, photography, drawing, painting, ceramics, glass blowing, stone carving, print making and many more. I have created an art studio on the south end of Lopez Island called “R&R Studios” with my wife Rocky, who is also an artist. Here we create our art, exploring with delightful pleasure.