June 27, 2022
Tarryn Zerbinos
Vibrant is a word often used to describe Tarryn Zerbinos’s acrylic paintings. She enjoys mixing realism and abstract art to create a world that is thought provoking and warms your heart and home. She pulls inspiration from the world around her. This includes the mountains of Alaska, wildlife, traveling, and motherhood.
Tarryn was born in Alaska, but raised in Wisconsin. It was there she spent a short time studying fine art at Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design, before traveling to Utqiagvik, AK where her love for Alaska was rekindled. Quickly her two week visit in Utqiagvik transitioned to a permanent move. It wasn’t until a few years down the road when she had her two children, that she realized she needed to get back into doing what she loves, which is creating. She now spends her time living in Anchorage, AK painting murals, windows for businesses, creating art on her down time, and exploring the backcountry of Alaska with her husband, her two sons, and their dog.
Can you tell us about your "process" / if there's a certain way you go about deciding your subjects/compositions - or favorite things to capture?
- My favorite things to paint are underwater critters and sunsets. I am in awe when I see a sunset in real life and I am so inspired to capture every color.
What is your favorite art form?
- Painting- specifically murals, there’s nothing like painting on a giant wall and then standing back to see the whole picture come together.
When did you first start creating?
- I’ve been creating my whole life but I didn’t start to hone in on my craft until I was around 17 years old.
What inspires you to create your work?
- Alaska is my biggest inspiration however I do tend to paint with my heart so whatever is on my heart in the moment tends to come out on canvas. When I was transitioning out of nursing my youngest I went through a phase of creating more maternal pieces.
What’s your favorite thing to see/do in Alaska?
-I love flying in the backcountry of Alaska with my family. We love finding little beaches to land on and camp on Prince William Sound. There’s nothing like the sea breeze and watching otters and seals play around in the water.
What advice do you have for aspiring artists?
-Don’t be afraid to put yourself out there. The world needs your art now more than ever.
May 01, 2022
Seward First Fridays- Women in Wellness!
We are so excited to kick off the 2022 First Friday Art Walk series here in Seward AK on May 6th from 6p to 8pm at our Forests Tides & Treasures Shop. We will be featuring Seward local Wellness providers Carly Locke and Lavina Dickinson. These two women literally changed our lives for the better over these last 18 months helping us overcome some very challenging physical conditions. We believe in our hearts that they can help just about anyone live a more comfortable and complete life through their wellness techniques of acupuncture and massage therapy. We invite you to come listen to what they have to share, participate in actual demonstrations of their crafts, sample some of their wares and maybe even take something home with you at the end of the night.
Women in Wellness
Carly Locke is a board-certified acupuncturist and herbalist specializing in pain management, functional movement, and holistic facial and skincare services. She serves our community through her business Alchemy Wellness.
Lavina Dickinson is a Coast Guard veteran, second generation LMT massage therapist, and wellness educator. She is passionate about taking a holistic approach to bodywork. She loves utilizing her knowledge of anatomy, energetics, and mindfulness to affect positive outcomes for her clientele.
Starting at 6:15pm and 7:15pm, each will talk about their craft, demonstrate their techniques, and introducing you to some of their go-to products while answering any questions you might have about everything wellness.
What will they cover?
Carly: her goal is to help you understand what acupuncture is and how it can improve your life and wellbeing.
Carly will also be making a variety of natural wellness products used in her practice Alchemy Wellness shop available for purchase:
Lavina Dickinson, LMT
Lavina: her goal is help you understand how Bodywork can enhance your life and affect positive outcomes through a holistic wellness approach.
Lavina will also be making a variety of products and packages available for purchase:
We look forward to seeing this Friday- May 6th- from 6p-8p.
Our store is located in the Seward Harbor at 1317 4th Ave
You can reach us my phone wirth any questions- 907-831-1995
Please feel free to contact us via email as well at info@fttreasures.com
Thanks to all and be well!
The FTT Family
August 15, 2020