Work Space ~ Behind the scenes look at Artisans and Craftspeople in their natural environment

Restaurateur Carlo Guida chef and owner of Osteria da Primo in Burien, Washington manages several preparations at one time. Carlo, originally from Calabria opened his restaurant together with his wife Lindsey in 2005 and since then has experienced a continuous successful and growing business. One of the finest, most original Italian restaurants in the region, Carlo takes his craft seriously and pours his love of food, family and experience into every dish he prepares. Carlo Guida spent most of his days at his grandmothers side. He watched her cook and knew that someday he wanted to be able to recreate the food he loved so much. Dining here is like taking a trip back to the old country and enjoying decades of well turned recipes.

Darby Huffman, Master Potter

Darby is seen here with his gentle hands forming shapes and making creations that not only serve a purpose and have practical function but also honor the senses with their beauty. Darby is located at the Daily Bird Pottery shop in downtown Port Townsend. He sits where everyone can casually walk up, see him throwing and molding a brick of moist clay into magnificent works of art. Art that not only pleases the eye and touch, but art that becomes a functional piece of your daily life. Darby is a wonderful and open man who was happy to talk about his craft and invite you in for a close look at how his skilled hands perform the magic that becomes his wares. Darby is located at 1011 Water St., Port Townsend, Wa. Stop in and say hi.

Heidi Dascher, owner and creator of "The Artful Ewe" in Historic Port Gamble, Washington. Heidi spins yarn and dyes the multitude of beautiful colors for other artisans to use in their creations by knitting and weaving the yarn into beautiful sweaters, hats, scarfs and blankets. Visiting her two shops in Port Gamble is nothing short of a treat for the eyes and a warming of the soul. The explosion of colors and the warm vibe you get in Heidi's shop has a soothing feeling that brings a sense of comfort immediately. One visit here and you'll go home with something beautiful, colorful, warm and that will last a life-time.

Dr. Michael Alberts ~ Painter, Photographer, Veterinarian

Michael Alberts found his inspiration in painting. His amazing attention to detail and his love for realism is his passion. Michael is self taught and his admiration for the works of William Adolphe Bouguereau has put him on a path of creating realism in a new era. In his desire to paint he hopes to bring both beauty and story for the viewer to feel and to appreciate. His preferred mediums are oil, graphite, ink and colored pencil. Michael has been in pursuit of his expression for years. It began with photography; spending hours capturing beautiful wildlife images in National Parks and later a desire to sketch and draw those same images. Then, one afternoon and with no formal training, he decided to pick up a brush and canvas and hasn't looked back. I am privileged to say that I have known Mike for 10 years and have traveled with him on this path. It has been astonishing to watch him grow and I am honored to call him my friend. More of Michael's work can be seen at https://www.mikealbertsart.com/cover-1 and here on Flickr https://www.flickr.com/photos/146549278@N05/