Long Arc Art

Lyn and Doug Lewis

Long Arc Art, Doug and Lyn Lewis

“The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.” MLK Jr

We have always appreciated art as a wonderful medium to communicate the breadth of human experience and emotion, how an artist’s work can move us to marvel at the beauty and wonder in our world, or challenge us with its brokenness, or encourage us to consider new perspectives. We are just beginning this art journey ourselves, enjoying working together and with others, and we hope, in some way, we can help to bend the long arc toward the beauty of peace, love and justice.

Collaborations

“Woodpecker’s Perch”- Doug turned the vase, Ana Li Gresham wood-burned and painted three types of woodpeckers perched on pine boughs, and Lyn coiled pine needles for the lid, topped by a turned resin knob with an embedded pinecone. 26” x 8”
“Woodpecker’s Perch”- Doug turned the vase, Ana Li Gresham wood-burned and painted three types of woodpeckers perched on pine boughs, and Lyn coiled pine needles for the lid, topped by a turned resin knob with an embedded pinecone. 26” x 8”
Uzuri is a name meaning Beauty in Swahili. Doug turned the beautiful vase and Lyn added the pine needle coiling and shells/beads. 12”h x 8”w
Uzuri is a name meaning Beauty in Swahili. Doug turned the beautiful vase and Lyn added the pine needle coiling and shells/beads. 12”h x 8”w

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Gourds

“Dewy Meadow” has textured layers of colored encaustic medium and dyed pine-needle coiling on the rim and base, and has a ‘bouquet’ of pine needles. 12"h
“Dewy Meadow” has textured layers of colored encaustic medium and dyed pine-needle coiling on the rim and base, and has a ‘bouquet’ of pine needles. 12″h
“Too Tipsy” looks fun, but actually has a more serious side as the encaustic base is strewn with broken windshield glass. 14” diam. x 14”h
“Too Tipsy” looks fun, but actually has a more serious side as the encaustic base is strewn with broken windshield glass. 14” diam. x 14”h
“Cottonwood” - A gourd, gathered pine needles for coiling, encaustic medium, and cottonwood branches. 18”h x 14”w x 9” d
“Cottonwood” – A gourd, gathered pine needles for coiling, encaustic medium, and cottonwood branches. 18”h x 14”w x 9” d

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Wood Turning

“Cattail Call”- Cattails make a wonderful home for red-winged blackbirds but indigenous people utilized every part of the cattail: leaves for weaving baskets, shelters, mats, etc; stalks for arrow shafts or tools; mature seed heads for insulation or cushioning, the moist excretion near the base has medicinal uses and the plant can be eaten when it is young and tender. Birch base and cattail heads, walnut lid, alcohol ink and dried cattail leaves with alcohol ink. 36”x12” $500
“Cattail Call”- Cattails make a wonderful home for red-winged blackbirds but indigenous people utilized every part of the cattail: leaves for weaving baskets, shelters, mats, etc; stalks for arrow shafts or tools; mature seed heads for insulation or cushioning, the moist excretion near the base has medicinal uses and the plant can be eaten when it is young and tender. Birch base and cattail heads, walnut lid, alcohol ink and dried cattail leaves with alcohol ink. 36”x12” $500
“All That Jazz” This trumpet's “twizzles”, set in resin in the birch wood-turned mute, vibrate with movement in the room. The removable “mute” reveals silhouettes of jazz trumpet greats Miles Davis and Tom Harrell. 25” tall. (NFS)
“All That Jazz” This trumpet’s “twizzles”, set in resin in the birch wood-turned mute, vibrate with movement in the room. The removable “mute” reveals silhouettes of jazz trumpet greats Miles Davis and Tom Harrell. 25” tall. (NFS)

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Encaustic Paintings

“Whirling Effect III” Encaustic medium, 12” x 12”
“Whirling Effect III” Encaustic medium, 12” x 12”
“Golden Rain Tree” Encaustic medium with embedded Golden Rain Tree pods. 12”x12” on ½” board.
“Golden Rain Tree” Encaustic medium with embedded Golden Rain Tree pods. 12”x12” on ½” board.

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Pine Needle Coiling

“Coiled Sagebrush Sculpture- Mosquito” Sagebrush branch gathered on Yakima’s shrub-steppe land. Waxed with encaustic medium and encircled with pine needle coils. 18"l x 14"d x 7"h
“Coiled Sagebrush Sculpture- Mosquito” Sagebrush branch gathered on Yakima’s shrub-steppe land. Waxed with encaustic medium and encircled with pine needle coils. 18″l x 14″d x 7″h
“Coiled Sagebrush Sculpture- Dragon” This sagebrush branch conjured up a dragon breathing fire. Waxed with encaustic medium and encircled with pine needle coils and agate chip beads. Sold
“Coiled Sagebrush Sculpture- Dragon” This sagebrush branch conjured up a dragon breathing fire. Waxed with encaustic medium and encircled with pine needle coils and agate chip beads.
– Sold –

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About the Artists

From Doug…
Growing up in an orchard at the foot of the Cascades hiking, running, camping, fishing, etc. gave me a sense of wonder and oneness with nature. Life has taught me to recognize that every living being has a story-a journey that makes us who we are. Our thoughtfulness and deep appreciation of our own and others’ journeys is essential in building and sustaining healthy relationships and communities.

Seeing a piece of interesting wood art is seeing a beautiful story. Its beauty is, in part, due to its captivating “flaws” as the tree grew through adverse weather conditions or survived pests, disease or some other damage. My hope is that when people see my or any artwork, they appreciate the story that is being revealed in it and grow in appreciation of this journey of life we all share.

Contact Doug – 509.901.2176
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From Lyn…
Nature’s complexity and artistry are what inspire me to create – whether it’s the pattern of a pinecone, the twists in a branch, or the imperfections wrought by adversity. I gather many of my art materials close to home- gourds grown in my garden, sagebrush from the shrub-steppe, pine needles for coiling. Combining these natural elements with pigments and encaustic medium results in a unique and varied blending of shape, color and texture. I enjoy experimenting with gourds, coiled sculptures and paintings to create something both interesting and beautiful.

Contact Lyn – 509.901.4564
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Sample pieces - Row 1