Whew! We are coming in hot on the holidays !

Two things. Please tell me the thing you’re most excited about giving this year and then I need to know - is there a piece of art my gallery you wish was yours? I’m planning something special so I would love your response! Send a note or link to hello@kristencoates.net

Have you seen these crazy ornaments and sardine paintings I made? I don’t know why these things come to me, but I’m so glad they do. And yes, they told me their names and I wrote them down for them.

Next weekend I’m going to announce a whole bunch of fun happening in the next months / year, but in the meantime, we’re having a party at the gallery Wednesday for the Bellevue Holiday Stroll. Our friends from Grapes & Gourmet and Lyvely Drinks are on board for making the night sparkle.

I wanted to make something interesting at an absurdly accessible price point for original art. And here it is. If you’re like me and have fallen out of love with single use / disposable things, or just looking for the gift that bridges greeting card to gift, here you go.  Artwork by me  or other artist in the gallery, on paper, and sent in the mail for $25 including shipping. The recipient will receive an email from me saying you bought them a piece of small art that’s being made just for them - think a little beach scene, abstract, collage or landscape - and they will receive it in just a short bit along with any gift message from you. Due to the nature of this gift, I’m going to take orders by email only at first. If it’s something that works, I’ll add it online too.

We are open every day until Christmas. Our hours are a bit chaotic with trying to make all the magic happen so if you really want to come in while I’m there just send me a note. And no! It’s not a bother. I love seeing everyone, especially this time of year.