​Stacy say’s it best, “I delight in rural farm life. To me it's the best possible way to live, but not everyone can or wants to live on a farm or in the country. That's where my art comes in. I paint my vision of what rural farm life embodies: animals, birds, crops, fresh air, fragrant grass, and of course, red barns. All of these things ground me and quiet my soul. My art allows me to share my connection to this pure, simple lifestyle.”
 
Visit us to see Stacey’s view of our rural countryside.

 As a full time artist, Marcy is in her Northwest studio daily. She has always been inspired by the visual simplicity of ethnic art. After her years at university, she explored a full time fiber-arts career. Over the years and after extensive travel, she has expanded her interests, media, and techniques.
Marcy weaves rayon bouclé and rayon chenille scarves as well as alpaca scarves (see below) and shawls. She chooses colors that complement the fashion colors of the Northwest. For her jewelry line she hand cuts each metal element and then hammers them to create texture. The patina and embellishment of the pieces make them unique. 

Marcy has always found great energy from connecting with, and exploring different cultures. She is excited about sharing these inspirational experiences through teaching and creating individual works of art. She says, “I feel I have come full circle and enjoy the seemingly endless stimulation I have developed for myself.”

Marianne’s love for photography began with her dad’s Kodak Instamatic family photos and slideshows. A post-college IRS windfall enabled her to purchase her first camera, a Pentax K1000, with which she explored black and white candid images and cityscapes. Eventually she became enamored with creating the “close-up” nature scape with which she tries to capture a moment while distilling and crystallizing a scene’s shapes and textures.  

We are currently accepting applications from artists interested in joining our established and successful co-operative. 

Interested? Come by the gallery and talk to the artist on duty; click here penncovegallery.com/call-to-artists.html to see the requirements and an application or email us at penncovegallery@gmail.com if you have questions.

This is a good opportunity to be part of the vibrant art community here on Whidbey Island. ​

​Katy Holley couldn't stop drawing all over her school papers as a child, so when she was 12 her parents found an eccentric art teacher who taught in the style of the old masters to help channel her perpetual doodles. Painting grabbed her attention, and she fell in love with the works of the Renaissance and Baroque periods. She pursued further education at Columbus College of Art and Design for three years, and has continued to paint ever since. Katy aspires to instill a feeling of sensitivity and drama to otherwise mundane, quiet, and overlooked subjects.

As a wife, and mother to two energetic young children, artistic pursuit has mostly been relegated to an evening activity, but nearly every night Katy can be found painting while listening to her favorite audiobooks or podcasts.