Sat July 4: ArtWalk Reception for artists Carolyn Doe and Judith Komishane at Gallery-9

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July 4 ArtWalk Reception for artists Carolyn Doe and Judith Komishane at Gallery-9

Gallery-9’s featured artists for July 2026 are Carolyn Doe with batik and paintings, and Judith Komishane with jewelry. There will be a reception for the artists during Art Walk on Saturday, July 4.

Carolyn Doe is a self taught silk batik artist and oil painter. Her current works are framed silk batiks with scenes of nature and birds; and oil paintings of trees. 

"I started working in batik on silk fabric over 35 years ago. Batik has become my voice. When dye touches silk fabric it spreads like crazy. The wax creates a boundary. It is this dance of control/no control that captivates me for hours. Through this ethereal quality, I try to convey the essence of a place and of the creatures who dwell there.” Using pure beeswax and silk dyes she creates images of nature on silk fabric. These are then stretched and framed under glass. Her oil paintings with palette knives show wide horizons with stately trees, or the quick pose of a small bird on a slender branch. There is both a simplicity and depth to her work that is captivating. “I’m not one to say a lot about my art. It comes from a feeling place, something I can’t put to words. I want those who are drawn to my art to experience their own feelings and thoughts around it.”

Judith Komishane has been making jewelry for over 16 years. She finds a wide variety of materials for her necklaces, bracelets and earrings combing through antique shops among other places in her travels. With over 900 pieces of jewelry made, no two are alike. Her most exciting sale was a necklace purchased specifically to be worn by its owner to a meeting with Hillary Clinton! She began making jewelry to keep her husband company while he watched baseball. He’s still watching baseball and she’s still beading. Go Mariners! 

Gallery-9, 1012 Water Street in Port Townsend, is open 7 days a week. Summer hours from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Open late until 8:00 pm. on first Saturdays for Art Walk. You can visit our website at www.gallery-9.com

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