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West Seattle Art Tour 2024

Sep 8, 2024 | All

Join me for the West Seattle Art Tour, on September 21st, 2024, 10am-5pm.

This annual event (formerly called Art Hop) now happens on the third Saturday in September, and has a new name and look. I was tasked with designing the poster, wayfinding signage and other branding elements for promoting the tour. I used one of my more abstract digital paintings for the background, which worked well as a unifying element for the artists’ social media profiles and other applications. It was satisfying to be able to use my graphic design chops for this project and present a confident and cohesive look for the tour this year!

get the map! The event is a pop-up showcase for 55 West Seattle artists who have set up shop for the day at 14 local stops, each one the home base for one of the artists, who are graciously hosting a couple of additional guest artists in their yard or home. It’s a unique opportunity to converse directly with the artists on site and physically handle artwork you wont find elsewhere. Click here to access the interactive map or download a printable copy, detailing each stop and the art that will be featured there. I’ll be at stop #10, sharing spaces at Penguina Designs with beaded jewelry maker Johanna Lindsay, Jacquie Stock and Tom Constantini. 4726 50th Avenue SW

Holiday Arts & Crafts Sale at C&P Coffee

Nov 23, 2022 | All, Art, Events

I’m excited to be participating in the 2022 Holiday Arts & Crafts Sale, at C & P Coffee Company, at 5612 California Avenue in West Seattle, one day only on November 26th, 2022, from 8am to 2pm. That day is Small Business Saturday, so come out and support your local shops.

I’ve just finished producing my 2023 calendars and will have them available for purchase at the show, or you can place an order there to pick up at a later date. This year there are four different themes — birds, garden, sealife and insects! Visit my calendars web page for details.

I’ll also have a few boxed sets of holiday cards, individual notecards, and a selection of small prints. I will also take custom orders and do my best to accomodate gift requests.

There will be rooms full of other talented artists there as well, including my superbly talented friend, Jennifer Carrasco. Be sure to check out her table as well.

Thank you, C & P, for being such an important part of the West Seattle community and supporting local artists. Visit candpcoffee.com for more information.

Cascadia Art Museum Pop-up March 2022

Jun 19, 2022 | All, Art, Events

I so enjoyed participating in the March 2022 Edmonds Artwalk, as the featured artist at Cascadia Art Museum, in the gift shop. I had a large table full of art, but was only there for the nighttime event. Many people stopped by on their way in to the Museum, and while exploring the unique and creative offerings of the store. The store carries my art notecards and small prints on a regular basis.

Visit artwalkedmonds.com to see the entire list of artists and hosting businesses.

Thank you, Cascadia Art Museum, for sharing your most excellent shop with me for the evening!

Artwalk February 2022

Feb 6, 2022 | All, Art, Events

Yes, I’ll be in the West Seattle Artwalk at two places during February! I’ve got a new show up at Zelda Zonk Consignment, in the Admiral Junction, and I’ll be there until the end of February. (Note: They won’t be open for the nighttime event.) This collection is entirely sealife, completely different from the ongoing show at Mailbox West in the south end of West Seattle. Here, my art is coexisting with gently used fashion items seeking a second life. It’s great fun to check out the offerings. Some of my art is in the front window, resting on a mink stole, and next to some red high heels! Come by and support a sustainable local business. Even the shop’s name is recycled — Zelda Zonk is the name that Marilyn Monroe used after breaking up with Joe DiMaggio.

Visit wsartwalk.org to see the entire list of artists and hosting businesses. The list is organized by participating business location, from north to south in West Seattle, so Zelda Zonk should appear near the top of the list.

Thank you, Zelda Zonk, for giving artists some exposure! 2210 California Avenue SW

West Seattle Artwalk January 2022

Jan 13, 2022 | All, Art, Events

Starting today, I’ll be participating in the West Seattle Artwalk, although I won’t be on site for the nighttime event tonight. I’m being hosted by Mailbox West, in the Morgan Junction, and I’ll be there until the end of March. I expect that as things sell, I’ll be adding new pieces to the wall, so check back from time to time. You’ll also find a selection of my cards and calendars there.

Visit wsartwalk.org to see the entire list of artists and hosting businesses. The list is growing, and Artwalk is gaining momentum in West Seattle. You’ll see the lead image for January is my Snowy Owl, and scroll all the way to the end to see the listing for Mailbox West, since it is one of the most southerly locations.

It’s so great that local businesses are opening up their spaces to make art accessible and available. Thank you, Mailbox West! 6523 California Avenue SW

Now Available — Calendars for 2022

Aug 11, 2021 | All, Art

I’ve been busy painting this year, and have compiled lots of my images into some lovely calendars. This is a great way to add a splash of colorful art to your wall, and see it change every month. I have two formats this year — limited edition, hand-signed 6.5 x 19” hanging calendars (only 25 of each version), and smaller spiral-bound 5.5 x 8.5” desk or hanging calendars.

• Limited edition 6.5” x 19” hanging versions. These are numbered, hand signed, and printed in archival quality with gorgeous vivid pigment ink. Pages are loosely bound together with a sliding clip, so that the order of the individual pages can be rotated through. Once the year is over, the images can also be separated out and framed as art.

• Spiral bound 5.5” x 8.5”, which works hanging on a wall or as a desk calendar. These make great gifts!

In either of these two formats, you can choose from three different image collections:

• Feathered Friends (birds)

• In the Garden (plants)

• Under the Sea (sea creatures)

For previews, details and to purchase, go to this page: Purchase Calendars.

Order early for the holidays — Everyone is expecting delays in shipping of materials and delivering products this season.

Retailers, please contact me for specifics.