Artists of the Month – May

Featured Artist – Jackie VanNoy

Jackie is a painter and contemporary calligrapher. She studied art at State University College in New York and continues to expand her visual vocabulary including painting, calligraphy, collage, and drawing. Jackie’s artwork has been featured in the Artist’s Magazine, the Northwest Watercolor Society’s 60th Anniversary Exhibit at the Frye Art Museum in Seattle, Prince Street Gallery in NYC, and Northwind Art Gallery in Port Townsend, WA, Jackie is represented by Women Painters of Washington Gallery in Seattle. 

Jackie’s Calligraphic Musicals exhibit represents a change in the direction of her artwork, shifting her attention from what can be seen to what is heard, specifically a musical voice. Without relying on visual imagery, Jackie chose color, music, and gesture as the prompts for her artwork. Paper and brushes were still on her tables from years of representational work in watercolor and she added some other mark-making tools from her calligraphy studies.

This series is an ongoing one, occasionally giving way to other abstract series. She returns to the series whenever there is a rhythm, word, or tempo that awakens fresh inspiration to be explored and expressed. To view Jackie’s artwork, please visit jackievannoy.com. You can contact Jackie at jacquelinevannoy@gmail.com.

During May, you can enjoy Jackie’s artwork at Sound Community Bank and online.

Featured Jeweler – Jackie Sathe

A former teacher, Jackie became interested in designing jewelry after being gifted a necklace and earring set created by one of her students. Her mother, who is an avid artist and quilter, nurtured that interest. Inspired by picturesque Port Ludlow and the local art community, Jackie’s artistic interests have blossomed into a full-time passion.

Jackie’s design style is eclectic employing a variety of materials to create unique jewelry pieces. Her earrings, necklaces, and bracelets feature a variety of specialty beads made of glass, porcelain, clay, stone, and wood. Jackie assembles her pieces using an assortment of materials including sterling silver, copper, or stainless steel wire as well as natural and synthetic cords.

During May, Jackie’s jewelry will be on display at the Port Ludlow Art League Gallery, Sound Community Bank, and online.

Meet the Artists

Meet the artists and enjoy refreshments on Wednesday, May 13, from 4 to 5 p.m. in the lobby of the bank and 5 to 6 p.m. at the adjacent Port Ludlow Art League Gallery. The bank and gallery are located at the corner of Oak Bay Road and Osprey Ridge Drive in Port Ludlow. The bank is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The gallery is open Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 4 p.m.