The Edison Eye Building & Studio

06/05/2023

I'm very pleased to announce that my artwork is on display at a fabulous new gallery in Downtown Mount Vernon. Come check out Leonard Brothers Fine Art located at 511 S. 1st Street. Hours are Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 12 - 4.

06/15/2021

And after a year of struggling through the pandemic, working hard to reinvent Tweets and this happens. . .

Hello everyone! This is David Blakesley & Charles Atkinson owners and chef of Mariposa Taque… David Blakesley needs your support for Mariposa Taqueria rescue

09/05/2020

I am excited to announce that my painting, "From Above" (Oil on Board, 24.5" X 32.5") is in this years Museum of Northwest Art Auction on September 9 - 13. Because of COVID, the auction this year is online. Although sad that we won't be convening for food and drinks and great socializing, the good news is that anyone anywhere can participate. There are no tickets, no fees to register and bid this year! All you need is an internet connection. For more information and to register go to: https://www.monaartcatalog.com/how-to-register

05/21/2020

Today.

05/21/2020

Time for a new windsock.

05/16/2020

One week, one side done! Amazing progress!

05/13/2020

In progress! A repair long overdue! Thank you Earl Hassler of Building Dimensions and Dan of DTM Construction for tackling the store front of this beautiful old building.

01/28/2020

Opening on Saturday, February 1, Birds Eye View at the Smith & Vallee Gallery in Edison. My painting, "Early Morning Flight" will be in the show. (Oil on board, 29" X 24 1/2" by Toni Ann Rust.) While in Edison, don't forget to also check out Natalie Niblack's work at i.e. in my building.

08/08/2019

Hi All! This is Toni Ann with Edison news to share. We are looking forward to a fun day this Saturday, August 10th. In addition to the usual Edison fare of good food and interesting shops to browse, there will be a fair atmosphere with a Flea Market beginning at 3 and artist receptions in the galleries. "Lay of the Land," an invitational art exhibit with a landscape theme is opening at i.e. gallery in the Edison Eye Building. And!!! My painting "Into the Sunset" (shown below) will be in the show. Come party with us!

02/22/2019

Party in the Studio Sunday, February 24, after the Edison Chicken Parade at High Noon. Featuring bird paintings and other works framed and unframed by Toni Ann Rust. Catch of the Day, Oil on Board, 14 1/2" X 15"

02/09/2019

Dear Friends,
It’s all about the birds here in Skagit County or so it seems with bird presentations and bird art in every community, Edison no exception.

Here, the bird life is astounding. Eagles congregate in massive numbers. Ducks of all sorts, trumpeter swans, snow geese, owls and birders. A perfect time for me to open my studio.

Yes! That’s right! Party in the studio!
Sunday, February 24 after the Chicken Parade which starts at noon.

I hope you can come and see what I’ve been up to. I have several bird paintings that I finished this year plus other work both framed and unframed.

It would be lovely to see you again.
Toni Ann

Sentinel, Oil on Board, 14" X 15"