Local Artists Support Local Community
Each year, Carrie Simpson-Petty and Jim Petty, from Stone House of Tubac, get to meet and work with a variety of interesting and wonderful clients on some very cool projects. One part of their gallery business is creating cutting edge, unique, durable and beautiful finishes for floors, patios, countertops, backsplashes and beehives/fireplaces; as well as repainting/refinishing old cabinetry for a new, modern custom style.
Another very important part of their business includes Carrie’s custom murals, wall finishes, and color /design consultation, but also the fine art that both Jim and Carrie create for their gallery. Jim offers beautiful watercolors in a variety of themes, while Carrie offers oils, acrylics, and artwork done in Skimstone. Along with the original artwork, they offer beautiful giclees in a variety of sizes, with or without floating frames, as well as custom leather and cowhide frames. Clients and visitors traveling can enjoy a piece of their artwork on tempered glass cutting boards, tea towels, handmade wine totes, tumbled stone coasters, tiles, trivets, and greeting cards.
Stone House of Tubac also offers unique and functional handmade pottery from two local artisans: Jennifer Markham, who has resided in Green Valley for many years; and Vicki Jalving, who moved recently from Montana and now also lives in Green Valley.
Carrie and Jim strive to give back to their communities with their art. This year, Carrie was a featured artist at The Animal Shelter of Green Valley Fundraising Event. This annual event supports furry four-legged friends in need of shelter and families to love them.
In March, Carrie and Jim will be featured in the Open Studio Tour at their gallery, working on special pieces of artwork during the event. The Open Studio Tour will be held February 28th -March 1st and March 6-8th. During this time, Carrie will create another fine art piece using her favorite product, Skimstone Decorative Concrete, while Jim will work on a new watercolor painting.
On March 7th from 5:00-8:00 pm, Jim and Carrie will be featured in an art show at Bruce Baughman Gallery in Tubac. Here, they will have new longhorns and cow skulls and will be promoting their tiled murals and Skimstone fine art for interior and exterior wall art.
If you have a renovation project that needs our finishes, need a special gift, or are looking for a special piece of artwork for your home, consider a visit to Stone House of Tubac, where there is something for everyone.
Stone House of Tubac is located at 24 Tubac Rd / Plaza Antigua, at the end of the open corridor flanked by lion statues. Seasonal Hours are Thursdays – Saturdays 11:00-4:30pm; Sundays 11:00-4:00pm. Stone House of Tubac can also be found at the Green Valley Farmers & Artisan Market on Wednesdays, off of Esperanza. A great venue to find a variety of goods. If you have a project you would like to discuss, please call Carrie at 719-838-1187 or Jim at 719-838-1102 for a free estimate. We can also be found online at www.stonehouseoftubac.com.
