For Immediate Release Pull Date: February 9, 2006 Russ Riddle: Lecture in the Loft #13 in the Loft Lecture Series What: Russ Riddle: Lecture in the Loft When: February 8, 2006 - 5:00 PM Where: Gallery in the Loft At Brindles Marketplace 848 N. Sunrise Blvd (Terry's Corner) Camano Island, WA 98282 Contact: Doris Platis 360-631-0688 doris@galleryintheloft.com Publicity: mark@galleryintheloft.com Online: www.galleryintheloft.com On February 8 at 5:00 PM, Gallery in the Loft continues the popular Loft Lecture Series, when wood artist Russ Riddle will talk about his work. Russ turned his first spindle when he was 12, but making artistic furniture is still a new adventure for him. A scientist by training, Russ is largely self-taught, with a little help and inspiration from woodworkers in his family. <>"I value craftsmanship highly. I believe that craftsmanship isn’t just the package for showing off figure and design but is an integral part of the artistic expression. It is an essential part of the artist’s gift." - Russ Riddle Russ derives his designs from patterns observed in architecture, nature, and furniture from many cultures. He employs inlay, stringing, and tiling as graphic design elements to enhance his pieces. Come to the lecture, listen and learn, bring questions, and see all the great art on display in the gallery. If you come to the no-host wine tasting at 4:00, you can sample some fine wines at Blue Heron Cellars downstairs in the Brindles Building. "Fine art meets wine art." The FREE lecture begins at 5:00 PM sharp, reservations are recommended as seating is limited. Call 360-631-0688 or email doris@galleryintheloft.com. Located at Brindles Marketplace, 848 N. Sunrise Blvd (Terry's Corner), on Camano "no ferries" Island. Concise version: Feb. 8 – Gallery in the Loft presents wood artist Russ Riddle at 5:00 PM, part of the Gallery’s free lecture series. RSVP - 360-631-0688 or doris@galleryintheloft.com. Brindles Marketplace, 848 N. Sunrise Blvd (Terry's Corner), Camano Island. Visit www.galleryintheloft.com for info. Photo Editor: See the following web page for images: http://www.galleryintheloft.com/press.htm