Art Up Phinneywood artwalk: Fri, January 13 from 6-9pm

(NEW 2012 ARTWALK MAP COMING SOON!)

A-1 Piano Sales & Rentals: 7020 Greenwood Ave N
The work on display is from John Smither's recent series on loose canvas that depicts the struggle between old (cedar) and new (blackberry) in the back alleys of Seattle. The pieces portray this conflict through a visceral dream like seasonal progression of imagery from the light days of summer to the long dark days of winter. Plus live music. Artists present.



Art on the Ridge: 8005 Greenwood Ave N
Group show of chainsaw carvers: Ken Tynan, Jeff Samadosky, Dave Tremko, Tomas Vrba, Chris Foltz, Steve Backus and Debbie Tremko. American Folk Art, larger then life sculpture by award-winning chainsaw carvers. Not to be missed, these are the best chainsaw carvers of our region! Artists present.



Assemble Gallery & Studio: 7406 Greenwood Ave N
Featuring the art of Jill Labieniec. Childhood memories of attic treasures nestled away in dusty corners and piled high in cardboard boxes is the inspiration for this show. Each piece tells a story, some through lazy afternoon daydreams while others rely on the viewer to create a narrative of their own out of a simple object.

This collection is made up of Gocco prints, a process similar to screen printing that uses a Japanese child’s toy to make detailed and sophisticated prints. Artist present.

Balderdash Books & Art: 8536 Greenwood Ave N
Photography by Rebecca Liu. Plus meet author Bruce Taylor. Artist present.

*Bleacher’s Pub: 8118 Greenwood Ave N
Stop in for a discounted appetizer or entrée during the monthly art walk.



Bherd Studios Gallery (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
"Between The Lines" is John Osgood’s latest series of work that focuses on his signature style of portraiture. His work features multi-faceted interpretations of emotion and perception by utilizing shared lines, forms and color between characters. He has worked diligently to create pieces that the viewer can study and be able to see new perspectives each time they go back. He purposefully plays with the subconscious mind, directing the audience both literally and figuratively. His goal with this series is to have you “reading between the lines” to find your own meaning within his work. Artist present.

The Chocolate Shoe Box: 7410 Greenwood Ave N
Oil painted photography and graffiti art by Andy Miller. Artist Present.



NEW VENUE! Chocolate Vitale: 6257 3rd Ave NW
Featuring a collection of autographed photos of movie stars from the 30's, 40's and 50's, newly framed and matted. Prices range from $50 for a facsimile autograph of Madge Evans to $300 for early signed photos of Henry Fonda or James Stewart. Also available are stars such as Glenn Ford, Alan Ladd, Leo Gorcey, Ronald Reagan, Henry Fonda, and Jeanette McDonald.

Also on display are works by Ballard artists Joe Reno, Elizabeth Aurich and Linda Kemp Scheiber, and mid century photographs by Edmund Teske. The store has an always-changing selection of vintage and antique art and vintage collectibles, from oil paintings to mid century furniture. Artists present.

Echo Echo Gallery (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
Join artists Xavier Lopez, dear earthling, Christopher J. Olson, Alexandria Sandlin and Reed Carpenter as they show you their latest work. Artists present.

*Gaspare Ristorante and Bar: 6705 Greenwood Ave N
Artwalk Bellini Cocktails $5. Plus Happy Hour menu from 5-7pm only $4 - $7 items with special cocktail and wine prices.

Gainsbourg: 8550 Greenwood Ave N
Monthly rotating artwork by local artists.

Green Bean Coffeehouse: 8533 Greenwood Ave N
Monthly rotating artwork by local artists.

NEW VENUE! Home Suite Home Gallery (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
Collaborative works featuring the painting of Seattle based artist Maynerd, intertwined with the Photos and Prints of Minneapolis based Photographer Russ Olson. Artists present.

In The Red Wine Bar & Cafe: 6510 Phinney Ave N
Color landscape and portrait photography by Val Mohney. Artist present.

NEW VENUE! Made Sewing Studio: 8408 Greenwood Ave N
Photography by Kevin Rosinbum. Artist present.

Naked City Taphouse: 8564 Greenwood Ave N
Since 1996, T.S. Pew has studied art and art history. The collection of his work stems from the past years of studying the surrealist masters such as Ernst, Dali, Man Ray, Matisse and Manet. His interest in music and photography also have a solid hand in his paintings. Artist present.

Oliver’s Twist: 6822 Greenwood Ave N
Eclectic mix of mixed media in celebration of Oliver’s Twist 5 year anniversary. Artist present.



Phinney Neighborhood Assoc. Gallery: 6532 Phinney Ave N
Esprit de Print is a group show of original prints by one of Seattle Print Arts art salons. Each of the nine members has a unique artistic voice. They meet monthly to share information on printmaking techniques and discuss their work. This show hopes to demystify the art of printmaking as it celebrates the diversity of original works on paper. Featuring artists: B.Birinyi, L.Broekhoven, C.Carroll, M.Douglas, J.Ireland, M.Langlois, D.Mayhew, L.McBride, B.Prokop. Artists present.

Rockwell Realty: 8315 Greenwood Ave N
Unique works created using daubs of paint applied in a pointillist fashion to create optical textures, enhanced by random strokes creating an energy of noise and tension by Michael Martinez. Artist present.


The Showroom @Bherd Gallery (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
In The Showroom, Bherd represented artists Siolo Thompson, CASH & John Osgood featuring their recent works.

About the Artists:
Thompson is interested in exploring through image, the human need for narrative and our relationship to our own histories and the stories of other lives. In her paintings she imbues animals and robots with totemic powers and she attempts to bring a sense of history to all of her subjects. Osgood paints idiosyncratic characters and animals with a bold palette. He's a people watcher and enjoys spending time following the emotions that flicker throughout a person’s face during an interaction - his art is the expression of these every day emotions. CASH's latest work has been influenced by John James Audubon, Pablo Picasso, Jean Michel Basquiat, hand drawn fonts and street art and graffiti. He uses spray paint, acrylic, charcoal and oil pastels to create his works on canvas, paper, and wood. His paintings reflect the textures of the city, as well as the colors and spontaneity found in nature.

Strut: 7511 Greenwood Ave N
Featuring the urban contemporary art of Dave Bloomfield (aka Starheadboy). Artist present.



Tasty: 7513 Greenwood Ave N
Group exhibit featuring 6 walls of original art for under $100. Featuring artists: Brenda Dunn, Court Hoffman, David VonDerLinn, Deviant Decor, Eric Osborne, Glitter Mortis, Jenna Colby, Krista Jefferson, Lacey Bryant, Marty Gordon, Olvera Design, Rob Schwartz, Sean Wilkinson and Stella Latwinski. Artists present.

*The Olive & Grape: 8516 Greenwood Ave N
Enjoy 10% off all Olive Oils during the artwalk.

Two Birds Tattoo: 7408 Greenwood Ave N
Featuring art by Anouk Rawkson. Artist present.

NEW VENUE! Umpqua Bank: 7120 Greenwood Ave N
Lynn enjoys all variations of art and has explored many techniques, but seems to lean toward collage and multidimensional acrylics. She is a self taught painter and has learned her techniques through many "happy accidents". Lynn created her mixed-media paintings to explore her interests and fascination with old buildings and unique architecture. She loves and admires anything old... something that has a story all its own. She enjoys abstract art, due to each individual that views a painting will have a different opinion or "view'. Lynn loves to hear what people "see" within her paintings, it motivates her to create more.
Her little "friends" are a new addition to her art family. She started with abstract... and am now exploring an interest in painting people. Lynn’s "people" are a little twisted... but, fun. Check out Lynn’s webite, www.hollowmoonz.com to learn more and see some of her work. Artist present.

Urban Light Studios (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
Rotating monthly artwork from local artists.

*Venues offering artwalk specials.

Art Up Phinneywood artwalk: Friday, December 9 from 6 - 9pm

A-1 Piano Sales & Rentals: 7020 Greenwood Ave N
The work on display is from John Smither's recent series on loose canvas that depicts the struggle between old (cedar) and new (blackberry) in the back alleys of Seattle. The pieces portray this conflict through a visceral dream like seasonal progression of imagery from the light days of summer to the long dark days of winter. Plus live music. Artists present.

Art on the Ridge: 8005 Greenwood Ave N
Group show of more than 20 artists
Short Description of Artist’s Work: Oils, Painting by Fire, photography, blown glass, ceramic dinnerware, gift cards, and sculpture. Plus live music. Artists present.



Assemble Gallery & Studio: 7406 Greenwood Ave N
We are turning 2 years old!! We are celebrating with Milk + Bookies! On December 9th from 5-9pm, come grab some milk & cookies and bring a children's book to donate. The best types of childrens' books are all kinds of multicultural stories and stories in other languages for ages 5 and below. All books donated will benefit the Denise Louise Education Center. Get into the holiday spirit with us! To find out more about Milk + Bookies, watch the ADORABLE video, here. We hope to see you there!

Also showing: Urban & Amy continue to develop work based on images of everyday and iconic objects as well as familiar views of the city they inhabit. Though their work is never figurative it often suggests our presence via the objects and environments we utilize. Urban&Amy is an ongoing collaboration between Amy Bengtson and Urban Guy Allen. Amy Bengtson is an independent designer of fashion accessories based in Seattle. She’s a willful dropout from the world of Architectural design though she spent good money and time getting that degree. Urban Guy Allen is an illustrator specializing in Real Estate development although such an occupation apparently no longer exists. Artist present.

Avanti Art & Design: 7317 Greenwood Ave N
Monthly rotating artwork by local artists.



Balderdash Books & Art: 8536 Greenwood Ave N
Photography by Vera Pashkevich. Artist present.

*Bleacher’s Pub: 8118 Greenwood Ave N
Stop in for a discounted appetizer or entrée during the monthly art walk.



"Venous Rose" by Michelle Anderst

Bherd Studios Gallery (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
Bherd Studios presents the encore opening of "Gifted". Featuring the urban contemporary works of Pacific NW artists: Michelle Anderst, Debbie Bianchi, Claudio Duran, Ninjagrl, John Osgood, Phresha, Joe Vollan and Vblast. The artists have specifically put together smaller sized pieces for the gift giving season for this holiday show and offer everything from metal sculpture work, wood panel pieces and canvas work. There are new pieces of work that will be available from Phresha, Joe Vollan & John Osgood, so if you missed out on pieces that were sold before you stopped by last time, you're in luck! Artists present.

*Carmelita’s: 7314 Greenwood Ave N
$5 Happy Hour Menu All Night!

The Chocolate Shoe Box: 7410 Greenwood Ave N
Fabiola Reina's background in Architecture and her love for nature interweaves into her work and creates a sense of geometry and spatial balance in her compositions. Her art and photography reveals an explosion of colors and emotion, and are inspired by her travels, by nature, her life experiences, music, and by the human psyche. She likes to celebrate diversity as well as the natural emotions life brings that connects us all as human beings.

Couth Buzzard Books: 8310 Greenwood Ave N
Rotating artwork from local artists. Plus LINDSEY STREET--PACIFIC NORTHWEST FOLKLORE SOCIETY COFFEEHOUSE CONCERT. Tunes and songs from Scandinavia, Quebec, British Isles, France, Bellingham and points near and far. Guitars, Fiddle, Accordion, percussion - they sing in two languages, stomp on the ground, and rock the unexpected chord change. Music starts at 7:30pm. Artists present.

Echo Echo Gallery (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
Deck the Halls! Music, Art, Libations, Light Snacks! The walls of the gallery will be full of Art! Come out on the second Friday evening of November 9th as Echo Echo Gallery Decks it's walls with all sorts of art, prints, t-shirts, toys--from stocking stuffers to that something special for someone you love! Come! Celebrate Christmas and the holidays with your favorite crew at Echo Echo! Join artists Xavier Lopez, dear earthling, Christopher J. Olson, Alexandria Sandlin and Reed Carpenter as we bring in the holidays in style! Join us for the latest art styles, light food and libations, speak to the artists and just have a great time on Friday the 9th of December at Echo Echo Gallery downstairs at the Greenwood Collective. Artists present.

*Gaspare Ristorante and Bar: 6705 Greenwood Ave N
3- Course Italian Meal for $22.00 and Fresh Mint Mojitos and Bellinis $5 each all night during the artwalk. Plus Happy Hour menu from 5-7pm only $4 - $7 items with special cocktail and wine prices.

Gainsbourg: 8550 Greenwood Ave N
Monthly rotating artwork by local artists.

Green Bean Coffeehouse: 8533 Greenwood Ave N
Monthly rotating artwork by local artists.

In The Red Wine Bar & Cafe: 6510 Phinney Ave N
Oil on canvas visual art by Elissa Houghton. Artist present.

Kouzina: 8403 Greenwood Ave N
Monthly rotating artwork by a local artist.

Naked City Taphouse: 8564 Greenwood Ave N
Featuring monthly rotating artwork by local artists. Artist present.

Neptune Coffee: 8415 Greenwood Ave N
Monthly rotating artwork.

Oliver’s Twist: 6822 Greenwood Ave N
Eclectic mix of mixed media in celebration of Oliver’s Twist 5 year anniversary. Artist present.

The Park Pub: 6114 Phinney Ave N
Rotating artwork by local artists.



Phinney Neighborhood Center: 6532 Phinney Ave N
Blue Building, Room #1
Holiday AA Sale: Decorative lights, jewelry, glass, envelopes, photography, paintings, gourds, prints, books, bots and mosaics. Featuring artists: Bella Luz, Alison Peltz, Blowing Sands, Inside Out and Backwards, Katrina Beach, Patty Makatura, Kate Franchimon, April Richardson, Judith Bushnell, Geogre Yocum and Debbie McLaughlin. Artists present.



Rockwell Realty: 8315 Greenwood Ave N
Unique works created using daubs of paint applied in a pointillist fashion to create optical textures, enhanced by random strokes creating an energy of noise and tension by Michael Martinez. Artist present.



"House Bunny: Loppy" by Siolo Thompson

The Showroom @Bherd Gallery (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
In The Showroom, Bherd represented artists Siolo Thompson, CASH & John Osgood feature their recent works.

About the Artists:
Thompson is interested in exploring through image, the human need for narrative and our relationship to our own histories and the stories of other lives. In her paintings she imbues animals and robots with totemic powers and she attempts to bring a sense of history to all of her subjects. Osgood paints idiosyncratic characters and animals with a bold palette. He's a people watcher and enjoys spending time following the emotions that flicker throughout a person’s face during an interaction - his art is the expression of these every day emotions. CASH's latest work has been influenced by John James Audubon, Pablo Picasso, Jean Michel Basquiat, hand drawn fonts and street art and graffiti. He uses spray paint, acrylic, charcoal and oil pastels to create his works on canvas, paper, and wood. His paintings reflect the textures of the city, as well as the colors and spontaneity found in nature.

Strut: 7511 Greenwood Ave N
Featuring monthly rotating artwork by local artists. Artist present.

Tasty: 7513 Greenwood Ave N
For a second year, Tasty is hanging walls of art, under $100 to support your giving spirit! 20 participating artists! Brenda Dunn, Calef Brown, Court Hoffman, David VonDerLinn, Deviant Decor, Dustin Kern, Eric Osborne, Jenn Brisson, Jenna Colby, Krista Jefferson, Kurtis Rykovich, Lacey Bryant, Marty Gordon, Olvera Designs, Pepe M., Rob Schwartz, Sarah Chambers(aka GlitterMortis), Sean Wilkinson, Stella Latwinski and Vivienne Flesher (benefiting Art with Heart). The show will be hanging through January, 2012.

*The Olive & Grape: 8516 Greenwood Ave N
Enjoy 10% off all Olive Oils during the artwalk.



"Crowspin" by Kamilla White

Two Birds Tattoo: 7408 Greenwood Ave N
Artist, Kamilla White has observed her local crows for a number of years, and is intrigued by their keen intelligence and their intricate co-evolutionary relationships with human beings. She began using crow and raven imagery in her work around 2001, and developed the current versions of her crow sculptures around 2006. Ms. White plans to continue consulting the corvid community for inspiration and ideas for many years to come.

Kamilla begins each crow sculpture with an inner core of compressed aluminum foil. She then adds legs of steel wire and covers the inner core with an outer layer of black polymer clay. Once the clay is smoothed out, she adds blue goldstone beads for the eyes and draws in wings and facial details with a pin tool. Some crows are embellished further with clay accessories. All are baked in the home oven. After baking, the legs are painted black and the crow is given a charm to wear around its neck on a thin leather cord.

Kamilla White earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Painting from Washington State University. Her affinity for three-dimensional art spilled over into her paintings during her last year at WSU, when she used cast paper masks and body parts in several pieces for her senior thesis project. A minor emphasis in Ceramics allowed her to explore her sculptural inclinations and develop her 3D visions. Kamilla has been using polymer clay in her artwork since the mid-1990s. Artist present.

Urban Light Studios (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
Come celebrate Urban Light Studios 3rd Anniversary with a group exhibition + live silkscreening to benefit Skateistan charity. Plus bring an unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots!


*Venues offering artwalk specials & discounts.

City Arts: Best of Art Walk Awards

Presented by Blue Moon Beer and Seattleartwalks.org


Photo from City Arts Magazine Art Walk Awards page.

City Arts is excited to announce the return of the Best Of Art Walk Awards in 2011! Building on the successes of 2010, there will be four awards given out in 2011 which will include a $1000 prize along with a follow-up feature on the winning artist in City Arts Magazine. City Arts will host a party celebrating the finalists where attendees will vote on the winner. The cash prize is provided by City Arts, 4Culture and Blue Moon beer.

In partnership with Seattle’s Art Walk Consortium, City Arts aims to engage all the businesses and galleries that participate in the multiple neighborhood walks throughout the city each month.

A call for entries will be extended on a quarterly basis requesting that participating businesses and galleries submit their choices for the best piece they’ve displayed in the preceding three months. From these submissions, City Arts will select six pieces as finalists. These pieces and information about the artists and businesses they showed at will be spotlighted on CityArtsOnline.com

All the organizations collaborating to produce the 2011 Best of Art Walk Awards share the mutual goal of supporting and highlighting the diverse array of art walks throughout the city and the artists, businesses, and communities that make them possible.

Every gallery or business owner is strongly encouraged to participate in the Best of Art Walk Awards nomination process. Our individual efforts will help us collectively raise awareness for the array of options arts fans have throughout the city. All pieces showcased by City Arts will also promote the gallery or business at which it was displayed.

Submitting is incredibly simple, if you are an art venue in Phinneywood, please contact: artup@greenwood-phinney.com to get the step by step instructions on submitting your best of photos for your venue each month.

http://www.cityartsmagazine.com/artwalk

Art Up G-P + Snowmen on Parade! | Friday, Nov 13th from 6-9pm

Not only is our neighborhood hosting our monthly artwalk, but we are also hosting our 2nd Annual Snowmen on Parade. More info to be posted on where each snowman is located, but for now - here is a preview of the wonderful & creative snowmen that local artists painted...






Art on the Ridge at SPACE a DesignCollective:
7601 Greenwood Ave N (enter off 76th)
Art on the Ridge features: Refreshments, Visual Art, Live music, Live painting and Community art! Bryan Moncada, Cameron Kim, Kurt Bujack, Alyson Jones, Johnny Lucas, Jacob Pendle, Sonya Morgan, Mathew Scott, Theresa Larson, Gene Sorensen, and Nicole Stremlow Monahan. Artists present.

Avanti Art & Design: 7317 Greenwood Ave N
Featuring the work of multiple local artists working in mixed media, acrylics and photography. Artists present.

Artwork by Julie Baroh.

Balderdash Books & Art: 8536 Greenwood Ave N
Featuring the works of Julie Baroh whose illustration show spans her 17 year career in fantasy illustration that clearly reflects her reverence of the Golden Age of Children’s Books. Also meet Perdita Goodenow whose written and illustrated a children’s book with an important message “The Word Garden”. Artist present.

*Bleacher’s Pub: 8118 Greenwood Ave N
Stop in for a discounted appetizer or entrée during the monthly art walk.



Bherd Studios Gallery (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
“Urban Presence” featuring artwork from Seattle artists, Cash, Solace, Ego, Ninjagrl, Zachary Bohnenkamp, Kevin “Sensei23” Sullivan and Akimbo from Snug-guns. Artists present.

Brand Vibes (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenood Ave N, Suite 1

“Night Life” new urban contemporary paintings by Mat Savage. Plus music by Drunk Unkle. Artists Present

*Carmelita’s: 7314 Greenwood Ave N
Carmelita now has cocktails! Come by and check out our new bar during the artwalk and sample tonight's $5 artisinal cocktail. ($5 Happy Hour Menu 5PM-7PM daily).

Diva Espresso: 7916 Greenwood Ave N
Monthly art rotation

KillaB Studio (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenood Ave N, Suite 1
Urban art work by Kate Barnett. Artist present.

Kouzina: 8403 Greenwood Ave N
Featuring color photography by Alexis Henry shot in Mamiya R267 slow exposure.

*Gaspare Ristorante and Bar: 6705 Greenwood Ave N
Three Course Italian Meal for $22.00 all night special for the art walk. Plus $5 Mint Mojito drink special!

Greenwood Sip & Ship: 8560 Greenwood Ave N
Featuring local contemporary artist Ericka Eckert. Plus “Idio” a new line of jewelry by Seattle designer, Lisa Hopp. Her jewelry is composed of vintage, new and recycled materials, metal sign letters, and vintage brass. Artist present.

Makeda Coffee: 153 N 78th Street
(between N. 1st Ave & N. Greenwood Ave.)
Landscape photography by Martin Campbell. Artist present.

Naked City Taphouse: 8564 Greenwood Ave N
“Brew Girls” photography by John Moroney and Kieth Bingman.

Neptune Coffee: 8415 Greenwood Ave N
Featuring the urban scenes of Kellie Talbot. Oil on canvas.

Oliver’s Twist: 6822 Greenwood Ave N
Featuring the work of Rian Robison “Fruiting Bodies”, mixed media. Artist present.

PAWS Cat City: 8503 Greenwood Ave N
Live art in progress: Cats & kittens looking for homes!

Pig & Whistle: 8412 Greenwood Ave N
Monthly rotating artwork.

Artwork by Jeanette Jones

Rockwell Realty/Seattle Management Group:
8313/8315 Greenwood Ave N
“Women of Art” – Jeanette Jones’ paintings honor women artists such as Frida Kahlo, Georgia O’Keefe and others. Artist present.

Strut: 7511 Greenwood Ave N
Water color paintings by Brenda Jones.

Urban Light Studios (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
“Rave Green, London Blue” photography of the Seattle Sounders inaugural season and an historic visit from London’s Chelsea FC by Kevin Law Photography. Artist present.

Wayward Coffeehouse: 8570 Greenwood Ave N
Henna Art by Magic Magpie Studios, Works by Angie Whitney, Encaustic wax art by Cheri Prestek and Joyce Mitchell. Live music from 8-10pm. Artists present.

*Venues offering special artwalk discounts.