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Lt. Governor Brad Owen, far right, supervises the hanging of 28 pieces of Union artist Terri Thompson's
artwork in his office at the state capitol. The art will be displayed there until Sept. 28.
Union artist's
work on display
at Lt.. Gov.'s office
By NATALIE JOHNSON
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Union artist Terri Thompson has
been producing art since her days in
the Girl Scouts, and now works in
mixed-media art.
Until Sept. 28, Thompson's work
will be displayed on the walls of Lt.
Governor Brad Owen's office at the
state capitol.
Much of her art reflects themes
she sees in her life in Mason County.
"I put out a lot of art that's local
because I do have a lot of passion for
the area," she said.
Thompson was born in Mason
County and has lived here ever since,
graduating from Shelton High School
in 1972. Her grandparents home-
steaded in the county, she said.
"I always did art," she said. "I al-
ways doodled and drew a lot."
Thompson took art classes all
through high school. After gradua-
tion, she took time off to get married
and have three children, then in 1983
went back to school to earn her teach-
ing degree.
While obtaining that degree from
The Evergreen State College, she
did a project for one of her classes
on the social impact of the Brothers
Grimm and Disney fairytales. While
researching and putting together the
project, she felt a resurgence in her
interest in art.
"That ~as the 'aha' moment for
me," she said.
Since the mid-1990s, she has spent
much of her time teaching and creat-
ing art.
Recently, Thompson started work-
ing with mixed media techniques.
This means she may do the base of a
painting with oil or acrylic paint, but
then add on to it with other materi-
als.
She often uses acrylic gel to build
out her paintings to make them al-
most three-dimensional.
She has also used paper, beads,
rocks, glass, fabric, twine, metal-
lic paint and eggshells to add to her
mixed-media pieces.
"I really like to play," she said.
Thompson has been a member of
the International Society of Experi-
mental Artists for a year.
While playful and unique, Thomp-
son bases many of her works of art
Journab photo by Natalie Johnson
Terri Thompson shows off examples of her artwork at her
house. Through Sept. 28, 28 pieces of Thompson's artwork will
be on display at Lt. Governor Brad Owen's office at the state
capitol, in Olympia.
"M feel like my work needs to be not
photo real. We have cameras."
off pictures she takes. She said she
transforms that photo-realism into a
more impressionistic style in much of
her work.
Picking one medium, or one style
Of painting, is simply not an option,
she said.
"My personality is so eclectic, I
can't do that," she said.
Along with unusual materials,
Thompson likes to work with bright
colors.
"I feel like my work needs to be not
photo real We have cameras,,' she
said. "I like to do something with a
lot of contrast."
I've driven South Island Drive sev-
eral times this month when I sud-
denly realized something -- for
See Artist on page B-8 See Harstine on page B-8
Thursday, July 19, 2012 - Shelton-Mason County Journal - Page B-1
the past couple of years, about a mile
from the bridge, there has been a
deer painted on the westside lane. It
isn't there this year.
Now, they have recently put some
new asphalt on the road so maybe
they paved over it I hope not, it's
kind of fun to see it there.
Pops at the Pointe was held
again this year on Monday at Hart-
stone Pointe. North Beach Picnic
Area. Food• including hot dogs,
polish dogs, chips, drinks and ice
cream, was available beginning at
5:30 p.m. The program began at 6:30
p.m.
Stan Yantis and the Backwoods
Windjammers provided the music
again this year. Stan always includes
special entertainment for the kids.
All were invited to attend and on-
couraged to bring
beach chairs.
Judy and I have
attended this event
many times and I
can tell you. it is
just a lot of old fash-
ioned fun.
I received a note
from Jim Irving, our
By MIKE Community Club
CALLAGHAN treasures. He has
been going over the
2012 membership list and he noticed
that when he compared it to 2011
there are nearly 140 islanders who
were members in 2011 that have not
yet joined for 2012.
Membership dues are $15 per
adult per year and account for almost
a third of our total income. It is im-
portant for islanders to remember
that when they use the community
hall. attend the farmers market or
go to senior lunch, someone has paid
for the gravel you are walking on,
someone has paid for the bathrooms
you use and someone has volunteered
their time to clean and maintain the
hall and grounds.
Membership does not mean that
you have to be active or to volunteer,
but membership does mean that you
are doing your part to support your
Harstine Island community.
However, the community club
needs volunteers. With our 100-year
celebration fast approaching, the
island needs as much help as it can
get. So, if you haven't paid, there
will always be a community club
member at farmers market and com-
munity club meetings with an updat-
ed membership list who will gladly
accept your dues. And you can always
call Jim to find out if you have paid.
Well, while I'm on this volunteer
kick, plans are being made for this
years children's carnival and I'm sure
they will need as much help as they
can get. The carnival is scheduled
from 10 a.m. to noon on Aug. 8.
This event traditionally provides
great games and entertainment for
all the kids. If you would like to help
out you might want to catch up with
Jennifer Meyers, this year's coordina-
tor.
There have been several people
on the island who have had prostate
cancer. They have formed a sup-
port group and are anxious to share
with everyone what they've learned.
You can learn more about prostate
cancer by attending Pours for Pros-
tates. This event is scheduled for
1 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Aug. 11 at the
Olympic Bakery and Deli on Picker-
ing Road. Informational handouts are
available and from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
you can talk to doctors and survivors.
There will be wines from Hood-
sport Winery, Mosquito Fleet, Tril-
lium Creek, Walter Dacon and
Westport Wineries available for you
to taste. They will also be having a
classic car display and a silent auc-
tion.
This is your last chance to sign
up for the Turning Pointe Golf
Tournament. It will be 8 a.m. this
Saturday. This annual fundraiser