Art Walk activity for October. Note: Most venues listed are participating in the monthly art walk set for October 8 from 6 – 9 pm. A few have art all month and Aide-Memoire is hosting a special event October 16. See details below
Based in Seattle, but Alaska-raised, I create drawings and paintings of some of our rarest and most elusive flora and fauna found in the Pacific Northwest.
As a natural science artist and illustrator, I strive to bring elements of the wilderness into the viewer’s every day. Whether the viewer finds a moment’s escape from the commotion of city life in the flora and fauna depicted, or if the art elicits curiosity in the indigenous species found within the Pacific Northwest.
A group of 6 independent Art Gallery/Studio spaces under one roof
How to get to the Collective: Head to O’Maki Sushi in Piper’s Village between Greenwood Ave and Palatine. Walk down the steps by O’Maki and you’ll be at the entrance to the collective in our Art Alley. If you can’t do stairs, we’re also accessible from the driveway entrance at the corner of Greenwood Ave and 87th—just be aware that the driveway is long.
Galleries: Venn Gallery and Studio Moonrise Studios Mutiny Gallery Boundless Northwest Erick Knudsen – Photographer Happytime Apocalypse
Halloween Spooktacular – Oct 8, 6 -10 pm
Join us for our Spooky Halloween Artwalk! Costumes are encouraged!
Moonrise Studios — part of Greenwood Art Collective – is hosting an Art Brunch on Oct 24.
Join us for Art Brunch at Moonrise Studios! Moonrise is a matriarch. We are a spiritual, activity-centered art gallery focused on showcasing womxn artists of all mediums. We have beautiful, eclectic art and light refreshments to share with you. Come peruse our paintings, photographs, paper arts, jewelry and reclaimed treasures.
Ken’s Market: 7231 Greenwood Ave N Art Up and Chow Down Site
Veronica Sauer creates art rich with daring color and bold composition. Often working from photographs to echo real life, she paints in fast-drying acrylic with large brushes and pallet knives, prioritizing shape, shadow, scale, and light. Hers are images created through the lens of a curious and imaginative mind.
In her portrait series, Veronica’s dynamic style offers fresh perspective on iconic faces, illuminating individual stories, and giving breath and movement to her subjects. Veronica‘s work in abstract realism casts a wide field of impact. Pieces highlight the emotional power of color infused into the heart of an image.
Veronica‘s passion for painting gained momentum with the brilliant teaching of an eccentric art history teacher. In University studies, a three-year position at the Henry Art Gallery, and travels to US and European art museums, Veronica was drawn to the vitality of Expressionism and Fauvism, art genres drenched in rich color contrasts. Following a corporate career and the interruption of her active life by a sports related accident, Veronica embraced her passion for creating her own art. Self-taught, Veronica has exhibited at corporate events and art walks, Lund’s Fine Art Gallery, and enthusiastically participated in “Artist in Action” programs. VSauerArt creations continue to gain public exposure and win commission work nationally.
American born and dual citizen of the US and Germany, Veronica Sauer lives in Seattle with a studio near Mount Rainier. Whether Portraits, Wildlife, Naturescapes, Abstracts, or Commissions, her artwork radiates her passion for painting.
Featured Artist: Matthew McClosky: Painting by Sound with Synesthesia
I experience visual-to-auditory synesthesia, meaning I hear what I see. When I look at a painting, I hear a complex, layered wall of sound that encompasses all aspects of the work: its proportions, curves, shapes and colors all blended together into one complex harmony. It is this overall harmony of a piece that guides my composition as I endeavor to make each aspect of a work fit within this harmonic structure.
Prints available for purchase. Show Closing: October 29
The 25th BIG Art Walk — cancelled in 2020 and postponed this year – will look a little different this year — smaller for sure and may require masks – but is scheduled to take place Friday, Sept. 10, from 5 – 9 pm and Saturday, Sept. 11, from noon to 5 pm. (Note that some venues are open different hours. Details below.)
In the past, The BIG One has featured a wide variety of art in 70-80 businesses in the Phinney-Greenwood neighborhood. Over the years, this hugely popular event has turned into a neighborhood party, particularly on Friday night. This year’s event will look a little different, however, as some businesses are not yet comfortable hosting the event so the number of venues is lower and all art walk venues are being urged to plan their participation in a way that is comfortable for them. Be prepared for masks and limits on indoor participants. (UPDATE: In compliance with Gov. Inslee’s mandate, masks will be required indoors.) In addition, the event begins at 5 pm Friday, rather than 6, to avoid overcrowding. (Note that some venues are open limited hours during the event. Those hours are noted below and on the map.)
In the spirit of the art walk theme of “Art Up, Chow Down,” restaurants and pubs are encouraged to participate as well by offering menu specials. Venues are designated as art or chow (or both).
Listed below are details from each venue as well as a downloadable PDF map.
Taylor A Crockett is a professional illustrator and jewelry designer. After graduating from Roger Williams University in Rhode Island with a BA in Fine Art, she moved to Bainbridge Island in 2013 to create art with friends. While there she began her first apprenticeship as a bench jeweler and designer. She now works full time for Baraka Gems as the lead Client Rep, Designer and Illustrator.
Seattle artist Debi Boyette creates subtly – clever and dreamy abstract paintings, mixed media pieces, installations and photographs from her own peculiar and intriguing aesthetic influenced by her everyday surroundings, imagination and life. As a young child struggling to cope with family trauma, Debi taught herself to create a safe haven of imaginative freedom and self-expression through her art. This became the place she could always return to – to, process whatever was trying to beat her down – and, turn raw emotion into physical art; maybe, exorcise a demon or two. As an adult artist she knew those same ‘life-coping skills through art’, that had helped her get through so much, were shareable, and today she continues volunteering to teach art to kids (and, adults!) so they might make their own self-discovery.
Debi has an exceptional talent for curating exquisite vintage items (objets) and offered experiences, and loves sharing her work with the community through the spaces she creates. Founder and curator of Le Merde (a wonderland shop of eye candy, now, online) co-curator and co-art director of Scribble Studios and founder/co-director/curator of Crawlspace Gallery. Debi is also a Mother, an art Docent, an Activist, a Survivor of Gun-Violence and a Small-Business Owner. She believes everyone deserves to find the place where they can flourish and be happy.
Discover Debi’s work online: Instagram: @i_am_so_exhaustedInstagram: debi_boyette_artpageInstagram: @lemerde_seattle
ALSO featuring local vintage clothing vendors popup sale just outside the shop on Saturday
Crystal Fosnaugh has made contributions to the visual and performing arts in the PNW for over 20 years. Crystal produces art in a variety of mediums from visual to performance art, and exhibits artwork locally, as well as the broader West Coast area. As an educator she emphasizes arts integration in academics, and has presented her work on arts integration at the Seattle Art Museum.
In addition to being an educator and artist, she is cofounder of a curatorial project focused on fusing art and intellect, and is an arts community advocate supporting the arts. Her work explores systems, revealing parallels and opposition, feelings and hints of dreams.
Nicole Monahan, a freelance Illustrator, uses both traditional and digital mediums to create illustrations for clients around the world and for her greeting card line. The style is whimsical, heartwarming, soft and flowing, telling a story beyond words. Her focus is primarily with garden, food, animals, and how we can work together with nature’s web of life. When she is not illustrating, she loves to inspire students to create art in her studio, various venues and even on global art retreats.
As an artist, I’m inspired by color field painters like Mark Rothko, Jules Okitski, Leon Berkowitz, and Helen Frankenthaler as well as photographers like Eric Cahan, Hiroshi Sugimoto, and Debra Bloomfield. Combined with my study of color in the landscape of the natural world, I try to capture an expression that’s transient and intentionally uncomplicated. Something reductive but reflective, using color as luminous expression rather than illustration.
Misha Zadeh draws and paints from a sunny studio in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle. She is infinitely inspired by the flora and fauna of the Pacific Northwest, as well as those from her travels and her imagination. She has rarely met a color she doesn’t like.
When viewing my work it is easy to see that I enjoy playing with and sharing the vibrancy of color. My subjects mostly swing to life from my imagination and are often mystical or up to some magical mischief. I find joy in the process as the painting reveals itself, and in the comments I receive such as, “Magical”, “Oh, the colors!”,or, the best one yet, “What is the story behind this one?”
Robb Hamilton is a local illustrator who lives on Phinney Ridge. He does pen and ink drawings and silk screen prints of old Seattle signs and landmarks.
I grew up in the Salish Sea region, and continue to be inspired by the beautiful place we call home. I make block prints, as well as monotype prints, primarily of animals of this region. I hand-carve all of my prints, and print each one by hand with a small press at home. I make limited edition prints, as well as cards. 100% of profits are donated to Save our Wild Salmon, working to save the Salmon and the Orcas.
Alisha Dall’Osto has been painting and drawing for over two decades. She explores human and natural forms with an expressive realist style, celebrating light, gesture, color and mood.
Yu Tang Ceramics Studio & Gallery is a Chinese American owner-operated ceramic studio and gallery space located in the Fremont neighborhood of Seattle. The studio offers group and private classes, and seasonal workshops. This is a safe space for all to mindfully explore clay, personal expression, and identity. There is a focus on building community and relationships with partnering organizations, students, teachers, studio members, resident artists, and featured artists in the gallery.
Yu Tang Ceramics was established in March, 2015. The character “Tang” is an ancient Chinese word meaning “style of” in reference to ceramics of the Tang dynasty. The name Yu Tang translates to “The Yu style” ceramic ware.
I am fascinated with the endless expressive possibilities of clay. I love to immerse myself in the sensory journey taken in ceramics – from the earth as clay, to being molded with human hands, to being set permanently in fire. I find throwing on the wheel a moving meditation where I can become empty of life’s distractions. I use ceramics to express my identity as a Chinese American. My work incorporates influences from Chinese art, mythology, language, and culture from brush calligraphy to carved motifs.
Verity Credit Union: 8533 Greenwood Ave N Art Up Site Participating 6-9 pm Fridayonly
Now that the city is opening up a bit several venues will be hosting an art walk this month.
COMING IN SEPTEMBER: The BIG Art Walk — cancelled in 2020 and postponed this year – the 25th BIG Art Walk will look a little different this year — smaller for sure and may require masks – but is scheduled to take place Friday, Sept. 10, from 5 – 9 pm and Saturday, Sept. 11, from noon to 5 pm. Stay tuned for details.
A group of 6 independent Art Gallery/Studio spaces under one roof
How to get to the Collective: Head to O’Maki Sushi in Piper’s Village between Greenwood Ave and Palatine. Walk down the steps by O’Maki and you’ll be at the entrance to the collective in our Art Alley. If you can’t do stairs, we’re also accessible from the driveway entrance at the corner of Greenwood Ave and 87th—just be aware that the driveway is long.
Galleries: Venn Gallery and Studio Moonrise Studios Mutiny Gallery Boundless Northwest Erick Knudsen – Photographer Happytime Apocalypse
Moonrise Studios is a matriarch. We are a spiritual, activity-centered art gallery focused on showcasing womxn artists of all mediums. For the August art walk, the Mavens of Moonrise are excited to present “Luck be a Lady” and celebrate both Friday the 13th and First Harvest with our wonderful art friends. We’ll be sharing our paintings, photographs, paper arts, jewelry and reclaimed treasures. Hope to see you there!
Featured Artists: Jessica Coulson, Marina Hudgens, Shelley Irish, Jessie Beans, Jaclyn Mehtala, Lynn Birks and Erin Fox
Ken’s Market: 7231 Greenwood Ave N Art Up and Chow Down Site
Julia Keim grew up in New Hampshire, but has lived in the Greenwood/ Crown Hill area of Seattle for 20 years.
She began cutting up magazines and collecting old pictures in grade school, and so developed her photomontage and collaging techniques.
A group of 6 independent Art Gallery/Studio spaces under one roof
How to get to the Collective: Head to O’Maki Sushi in Piper’s Village between Greenwood Ave and Palatine. Walk down the steps by O’Maki and you’ll be at the entrance to the collective in our Art Alley. If you can’t do stairs, we’re also accessible from the driveway entrance at the corner of Greenwood Ave and 87th—just be aware that the driveway is long.
Galleries: Venn Gallery and Studio Moonrise Studios Mutiny Gallery Boundless Northwest Erick Knudsen – Photographer Happytime Apocalypse
Venn, a working art studio and gallery within the Greenwood Art Collective, is home to twelve artists and craftspeople, working in painting, printmaking, design, collage, and photography.
Are you feeling the energy finally flowing? What a relief!
It’s monthly art walk time again, and we’ve got a very special one planned for Friday night, May 14: a combo indoor/outdoor art walk plus live music by the Kalimocho Boys in Piper’s Village.
How to get to the Collective: Head to O’Maki Sushi in Piper’s Village between Greenwood Ave and Palatine. Walk down the steps by O’Maki and you’ll be at the entrance to the collective in our Art Alley. If you can’t do stairs, we’re also accessible from the driveway entrance at the corner of Greenwood Ave and 87th—just be aware that the driveway is long.
We’re officially back! (But with masks, sanitizer and social distance precautions).
We are very excited to welcome you into our Art Alley and indoor gallery spaces so you can safely and responsibly experience what our resident artists have been up to. We will be allowing a limited number of viewers into the space, so keep in mind that there may be a waiting period to enter the space due to our abundance of caution. You are welcome to browse our outdoor Art Alley if there happens to be a short wait
Venn Gallery will be open by appointment only for this coming Friday’s art walk! We ask visitors to schedule an appointment on our website: http://venn.gallery/Visitors MUST wear a mask. Appointments are limited to 30 minutes, only two people per party. (Only four people will be admitted to our gallery at a time.)
BIG NEWS: Venn Gallery has acquired a second additional space directly across the hall from our original gallery, and is now home to TEN ARTISTS, two of whom are making their Art Walk Debut. Our opening will include new works in printmaking, book binding, photography, and painting, and will feature: Ambrose (alt-process and letterpress printmaking, bookbinding) Megan Noël (painting, beadwork) Leah Wohl-Pollack (monotype, collage, painting) Sam Stinson (traditional/alt-process photography) Meagan Viken (traditional/alt-process photography, printmaking) Mike Hawkins (design, printmaking) Destini Cole (painting, illustration) Jack Dondanville (painting, illustration) Christian Leibig (collage, assemblage) Harlan Glotzer (musical instrument restoration & repair)
Weather permitting, Greenwood Collective will have our next Sunday sidewalk stroll on November 22. We recommend keeping an eye on our Facebook page for up-to-the-hour info on whether we’ll be setting up that day. Fingers crossed!
Unfortunately, PhinneyWood’s Art Walk is still very much on pause with only a few venues hosting artists. Those listed below will have art available for viewing throughout the month.
Greenwood Collective will be hosting two outdoor art walks this month!
We’re taking art walk outdoors this Friday night at our usual time! Join us in Piper’s Lane (just west of the Greenwood Art Collective between the collective and Fred Meyer) on Friday, 9/11 from 5-9 pm for some socially distanced perusal of original art, including painting, illustration, photography, crystals and gemstones, jewelry, and lots more.
We’ll be setting up again in the same spot from 12-5 pm on Sunday, 9/27, so be sure to stop by and see us in the daylight too.
At both events we’ll be keeping our community safe by wearing masks and socially distancing, and we ask you to do the same.
Artist Statement: I am rather fond of our Cascadia environment. I spend part of every day outside in it. What I observe and further imagine leads to these meditative symbolic drawings.These are elemental contemplations rendered with India ink on paper. I draw these images of wind, stone, water, magnetism, fire, growth and decay all observed and ruminated on daily . Thank you for taking a look. Example Artwork: “Mending” 30 inches by 40 inches
