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Drew Stone returns to deck the walls of Starbucks in University Village II this December, with three completely different works that show the artist’s range.

Seaview, 2008, is a chilling perspective of the viewer floating above the water, looking toward land which is shrouded in ominous clouds, far away. Moving to the artist’s preferred style of abstraction; two works vie for attention in wildly different ways: Point Forest, 2008, plays with the eyes and depth perception using tonal gradients and textures in a random/familiar pattern, and Mexedit, 2008, brings attention to the looping lines and dense negative space of the background, which then gives way to raw burlap, which is the surface of the painting, rough fibers pointing out in all directions.

The artist, Drew Stone, will be on hand to answer questions about the Art and his process. Drew will also have limited edition, hand printed Holiday Cards available at the reception: December 18^th at 6:30 to 8:00pm. This event is free and open to the public.

Starbucks University Village II is located on the Northwest end of University Village, next to Crate and Barrel.

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Friday, June 12 at 7:00pm, Local abstract artist Drew Stone will be celebrating his show at The Gallery Salon with an artist’s reception at The Gallery Salon in Oak Harbor.
This event is FREE and open to the public.
This is Drew’s first Solo show since returning from Seattle, where he lived and worked as an artist for 10 years. During that time, he established a reputation for large scale; evocative abstract works using repurposed latex paint, as well as smaller linoleum block prints as valentines. In 2007, Drew began AGS Custom Interiors to help clients create a use for paint and remodel waste. By collaboratively designing unique and meaningful work for homes and offices, AGS Custom Interiors brings personal conservation to new levels, with something beautiful to show for it.
THE GALLERY SALON – 715 S.E. FIDALGO AVENUE, SUITE 202, OAK HARBOR, WA 98277 (360) 679-9227 For more information please visit: www.AGSCustomInteriors.com and www.gallerysalonanddayspa.com

Local artist pours the love into hand-made Valentines

Location: 22 Doors, 405 15th Avenue East, Seattle, WA
Drew Stone has been making hand carved and pressed Valentines for years, and now he's sharing his passion-filled 2009 Valentines with the public.

A limited edition of only eighty eight Valentines will be available for sale on a first come, first served basis at 22 Doors, on Seattle's Capitol Hill. Paintings will also on display from the artist's studio at 22 Doors from February 13 to March 14, 2009.
Drew will be hosting an artist's reception at 22 Doors, introducing his latest Valentines and displaying the linoleum blocks from previous Valentines as far back as 2003. In addition, Drew is also showing a variety of paintings from his studio on canvas, panel and recycled burlap, most using recycled paint.

Artist's Reception: 22 Doors, 405 15th Avenue East, Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at 6:00pm.
About Drew Stone: Drew, whose initials are AGS, is a local artist that has been showing artwork in the Seattle area since 2003. In 2007, Drew started a company called AGS Custom Interiors, dedicated to helping people conserve waste from a remodel, to provide clients with artwork as unique as each of us for where we live, work and play.

Art of AGS Custom Interiors to display at Home Body, Eco-Luxe Living, October, 2008

Location: Home Body, Eco-Luxe Living, 416 1/2 Washington Street SE Olympia, WA
Show Dates: October 3, 2008 to October 31, 2008
Artists Reception: Friday, October 5, 2008, 5:00 - 9:00 PM Artwalk space # 50

Drew Stone founded AGS Custom Interiors, in 2007 as an answer to the waste of remodeling and art that doesn't fit its environment. Beginning with waste-paint of many interior painting projects, and the discovery of the plethora of durable colors that blend so well, Drew began to work with re-purposed palate of interior and trim paint on panels, canvas, re-purposed packing paper and recycled burlap coffee bags.
AGS Custom Interiors website, http://www.agscustominteriors.com
Home Body, Eco-Luxe Living website, http://www.homebodyolympia.com/
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