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, October 14 from 6 - 9pm

A-1 Piano Sales & Rentals: 7020 Greenwood Ave N
Brian Forrest’s paintings are influenced by past and current colorists, creating raw and expressive works hovering between realism and abstraction. Plus live music. Artists present.

Art on the Ridge: 8005 Greenwood Ave N
Special exhibit features “The Art of the Moment” acrylic abstracts by Mathew Scott. Plus a group show featuring Susan Brown, Justan Elk, Priscilla Neilson, Jan tervonen, Rakesh Malik, Robert Burch, Noelle Congdon, Steven Jendro, Jim Pirie, Mathew Hulse, Patty Makatura and Nicole Monahan. Live music by Travis Harnett. Artists present.



Assemble Gallery & Studio: 7406 Greenwood Ave N
“No Witches Allowed” featuring the works of Sasha Barr and Megan Hall of WONDER THUNDER. No Witches Allowed is a collection of enchanted artwork by Seattle artists Meagan Hall and Sasha Barr of Wonder Thunder. Through screen-printing, collage, and some haphazard stitchery, Wonder Thunder battles superstitions, bad dreams, and other haunted nonsense. In this exploration, Wonder Thunder has challenged a number of old wives tales and myths, carelessly resting hats on beds and spitting in the mouths of dogs. This work is a testament to the power of these seemingly nonsensical beliefs and their grip on our fragile minds. Artist present.

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

*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
"Power in Numbers" features the contemporary print works of Seattle artists: Zach Bohnenkamp, Jen Bauer, Joey Katzer, Chris Rollins and Nate Stottrup. Many times printmaking is little understood by the layman, but a lot of the methods used in printmaking like wood-block cuts and engravings are an intense and tedious process. The outcome seems effortless in many people's eyes. Jen Bauer, who utilizes the engraving method, illustrates this point well in her artists statement...

"Printmakers spend days on end hunched over a piece of metal scratching away at it with another piece of metal until it kind of looks like something they might be going for, backwards. The tedium and labor are beneficial, however. The time it takes to make a print is as much time as it takes to contemplate and understand the subject, and this could generate the elevated and powerful subject matter prints are known for. Printmaking is an intellectual medium and printmakers are an intellectual sort, and needless to say intelligence is sometimes paired with a proportional degree of insanity. While the insanity may or may not lend some interest to the print, the question remains, was the artist insane before picking up printmaking, or was it the tedious and laborious process that made him/her that way? " Artists present.

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

The Chocolate Shoe Box: 7410 Greenwood Ave N
Photography by Erin Thomsen that has been altered via photoshop to create new images. Artist present.

Couth Buzzard Books: 8310 Greenwood Ave N
Rotating artwork from local artists. Plus PNW Folklore Society presents Bob Nelson and Stew Hendrickson in concert. Please Join us for a warm evening of folk songs celebrating and examining our Country's History. Two of the Regions premiere bards play guitar and fiddle and sing songs for all ages. Free, with a pass of the cap. Music starts at 7:30pm. Artists present.

Echo Echo Gallery (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
“Over the Moon”, re-envisioning the fairy tale. Featuring new works from Alexandria Sandlin, Christopher J. Olson, dear earthling, Reed Carpenter and Xavier Lopez. 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
Talbot deftly captures and documents the lost craftsmanship of American artifacts and meticulously replicates the deterioration and faded glory of past times. Her work features familiar clips of signage in and around the Seattle area and elicits nostalgic feelings from the viewer.

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

In The Red Wine Bar & Cafe: 6510 Phinney Ave N
Monthly rotating artwork by local artists.

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

Monkey Grind Cafe: 518 N 85th Street
Featuring, Eric Osborne of Art by E who mainly works with collage pop images with repurposed items.

Naked City Taphouse: 8564 Greenwood Ave N
Rotating contemporary artwork by local artists. Artist present.

Neptune Coffee: 8415 Greenwood Ave N
Monthly rotating artwork.

Oliver’s Twist: 6822 Greenwood Ave N
Gouache and Acrylic paintings featuring “Ovals & Line” – a perspcective on landscapes by Mylen Huggins. Artist present.

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



Phinney Art Gallery @PNA: 6532 Phinney Ave N
In October, the Phinney Center Gallery will show the work of the winners of our annual Northwest Fine Arts Competition. Jurors Gary Faigin, Sarah Dillon and Jayme Yahr selected Blocks _31 by Todd Smith as the winning work in the competition. This artist will receive a juror's prize and a six week solo show in the gallery. The artists John Armstrong, Susan Aurand, John Bolivar, Matt Calcavecchia, Tina Carter, Karen Hackenberg, Aron Hart, Tyler Kimball, Paula Maratea Fuld, Michael Medrano, Nia Michaels, Joseph Pentheroudakis, Todd Smith, Tamara Stephas, Jan Viney and Suze Woolf will be featured in this gallery show. Come see the work and meet the artists at the opening reception on Friday, October 14th from 7:00-9:00 pm. Artists present.



Rockwell Realty: 8315 Greenwood Ave N
Dark photography manipulation by David Fox. Artist present.



The Showroom @Bherd Gallery (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
In The Showroom, Osgood features his newest works including 3 collaborations with Seattle artist, Solace. Along with Osgood's work, you'll find new work by Siolo Thompson, Jesse Link, Justin Kane Elder and CASH. The Showroom is located just across the hall from our Bherd Gallery. Artists Present.

Artist Statement:
I paint indiosyncratic characters with a bold palette in an urban art style mainly using acrylic and aerosol. I'm a people watcher and I enjoy spending time following the emotions that flicker throught a person's face during an interaction. I feel my art is the expression of these every day emotions and my collection of colorful and odd characters are inspired by life and the uncomfortable, forlorn and many times humorous circumstances that happen within it.

I also enjoy using vibrant contracting color palettes to elicit a "pop" factor, often juxtaposing bright vivid colors with depressing emotions to provide balance and to surprise the viewer. I think that peole enjoy looking at my work because they see something of themselves or people they know in my paintings, which often time eveokes a smile or a laugh.

Strut: 7511 Greenwood Ave N
Urban contemporary paintings by Seattle artist Xavier Lopez, Jr. Artist present.



Tasty: 7513 Greenwood Ave N
“Astroloween” -- it’s a Halloween themed group exhibit that features zodiac paintings by Michael DiPetrillo (Mikeatron). The Artist Reception is from 6-10 pm on 10/14. The exhibit will run through November 8th, 2011.

All 18 Artists include:
Alexandria Sandlin, Art By E, Chris Looney, Christine Benjamin, Court Hoffman, Deviant Décor, Dustin Kern, Gina McCauley, Jenn Brisson, Krista Jefferson, Marty Gordon, Max Reinhart, Michael DiPetrillo, Patch Whisky, Rebecca Dickinson, Steven Grice, Sylvie-Marie Drescher and Wilky. Artists present.

*The Olive & Grape: 8516 Greenwood Ave N
Wine tasting: Tefft Cellars is a family owned winery that has been producing fine wines since 1991. The winery is located on the southern slopes of the Rattlesnake Hills in the Yakima Valley. There will be 4 different kinds of Tefft wines to test, all for $4. Also enjoy 10% off all Olive Oils during the artwalk.

Two Birds Tattoo: 7408 Greenwood Ave N
Amber Dye is a printmaker, painter, mixed-media artist and seamstress. She earned a BFA in drawing and printmaking from the University of Central Florida in 1996 and has lived in Seattle since 1999. Artist present.

Urban Light Studios (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
“Sign of the Times” featuring the contemporary lighted works of Seattle artist, Duffy. Artists present.

*Venues offering artwalk specials and discounts

Art Up Phinneywood: Fri, September 9 from 6-9pm

A-1 Piano Sales & Rentals: 7020 Greenwood Ave N
Poetic color pencil landscapes and other whimsical musings by Britt McKenzie. Plus live music. Artists present.

Art on the Ridge: 8005 Greenwood Ave N
Special exhibit features Seattle artist Jim Pirie. His abstract oil paintings have a great sense of light, layers, and texture. Group show featuring Jan Tervone, Winston Rockwell, Pricilla Neison, Meylan Huggins, Kristin Frasheski and Kabriele Rosas. Live music by Pollyanna Socialist. Artists present.


Assemble Gallery & Studio: 7406 Greenwood Ave N
Featuring the work of Scott Scoggin of Slide Sideways. Row Me to the Shore focuses on the interaction of shapes and flat color. The work exaggerates the process of silk screening and cut paper, by which one is constantly thinking about layers. Each piece assembles minimal illustration and typography, sometimes ‘collaging’ random shapes, to produce a new whole. All work is gouache on paper, and each painting is signed in pencil by the artist. For more by Scott, go to slide-sideways.com. Artist present.

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



Balderdash Books & Art: 8536 Greenwood Ave N
Collage art by Stephanie Reilly.

*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
Realism is making a comeback. After a few years of lying low, representational art is back with a vengeance—artists are creating figurative work with passion and finesse, but now they’re adding their own unique twists. In a fitting gesture for these tumultuous times, the artists that were chosen for “Askew” create intense, layered imagery that challenges our perceptions of “normal” and makes us think twice about what’s real and what’s not. The work is sometimes dramatic and sometimes subtle, but it’s always well crafted and wonderful. “Askew” is curated by Seattle artists, Chris Sheridan & Kate Protage and features the contemporary works of: Yvette Endrijautzki, Carl Faulkner, Zanetka Gawronski, Larkin, Matthew Lewis, Aaron Jasinski, Spyder Peterka, AJ Power, Jim Stoccardo, James Walker, and Andrea Wicklund. Artists present.

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

The Chocolate Shoe Box: 7410 Greenwood Ave N
Modern painting, similar to MC Escher, and appears to have work indicative of trompe l’oeil. Artist present.

Couth Buzzard Books: 8310 Greenwood Ave N
Rotating artwork from local artists. Plus Pacific NW Folklore Society concert featuring Cathy Britell and William Limbach. Two voices in close, sweet harmony, one autoharp and one guitar bring a new sound to an eclectic collection of traditional songs, classics and originals. Music starts at 7:30pm. Artists present.

Echo Echo Gallery (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
Featuring new works of Seattle artists Andy Kline, Chris Olson, dear earthling & Xavier Lopez, Jr. The collective artists of Echo Echo will also be working on two large scale joint paintings as part of the Summer Streets night out. 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
Featuring the work of Zach Bohnenkamp & John Osgood. Zach is a primarily a printmaker and muralist, but also enjoys painting on canvas and illustration. His print work consists mainly of woodblock prints in a neo-Japanese/graffiti style. John works mainly in acrylics and aerosol and his art is an expression of lifes uncomfortable and sometimes humorous circumstances that plays out through his colorful and odd character portraitures. Both artists are muralists whose public work can be seen all over the Seattle area, including our own neighborhood.

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

In The Red Wine Bar & Cafe: 6510 Phinney Ave N
Paintings by Julia Goldie.

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

Naked City Taphouse: 8564 Greenwood Ave N
Photography by Dr. Alan Chait. While being a Professor and the head of the Division of Metabolism, Endocrinology and Nutrition by day, Dr. Alan Chait is also an excellent photographer by night. After gaining a love for the craft during his teenage years in South Africa, Alan has since continued to hone his photography skills and brings his captivating collection of abstract photos featuring interesting lines and vibrant colors to Naked City Brewery & Taphouse. Visit www.alanchait.com for more information. Artist present.

Neptune Coffee: 8415 Greenwood Ave N
Monthly rotating artwork.

Oliver’s Twist: 6822 Greenwood Ave N
Pen and ink portraits in a dark comic style by artist Jeff Fielder. Artist present.

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



Phinney Art Gallery @PNA: 6532 Phinney Ave N
Showcasing the work of two local photographers, Stan Raucher and Todd Smith. The photographers each work with black and white photography, but their works explore the juxtaposition of urban and rural topics. Raucher's series Metro documents the behavior of ordinary people in mass transit systems in several countries and cultures. As individuals interact with one another in these tightly-packed public spaces, occasionally situations that are unexpected, mysterious, humorous or poignant unfold. Todd Smith's series Bins documents fruit bin lots, as the unintentional architecture of the region where he was born. His photographs are dynamic studies in architectural photography, shadows and light, densities and graphic representation. Artist present.



Rockwell Realty: 8315 Greenwood Ave N
Rockwell Realty is hosting a fundraiser for The Rose International Fund for Children (TRIFC.org). The primary mission of TRIFC is to improve the lives of children and adults in Nepal, particularly those with a disability. We will be showcasing beautiful hand-embroidered cards created by the Deaf Women’s Empowerment Group as well as beautiful photos and artwork from Nepal. All proceeds go back to supporting the deaf women in Nepal that are creating these cards and TRIFC.. Artist present.



The Showroom @Bherd Gallery (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
"Visualize" is a series of work by Tacoma artist, Cash, that is inspired by his uncle Edmund. The work entails abstracted backgrounds that slowly focus into the foreground subject matter.

Strut: 7511 Greenwood Ave N
Rotating artwork by local artists.



Tasty: 7513 Greenwood Ave N
“Bits & Pieces” features original work from 20 different NW artists, all pieces are made from recycled or reclaimed materials. The Artist Reception is from 6-10 pm. The exhibit will run through October 11th.

Participants include: Art by E, B-Botics, Cynthia Freese, Dara Harvey, Deviant Décor, Gina Nash, Gretchen Fuller, Heidi Favour, Jenn Brisson, Ken Judd, Keri Carter, Kim Groff-Harrington, Marty Gordon, Rosalie Gale, Suni Cook-Boucher, Terry Suddarth, TV TommyVision, Vern White, Was Now Creations and Wilky. Artists present.

*The Olive & Grape: 8516 Greenwood Ave N
Organic wine tasting: wine tasting and olive oils. Join us for a fun wine tasting event featuring Wilridge Estate Naches Heights Wines, Yakima, WA. Wilridge Estate are organic and biodynamic! We will be tasting the: Pinot Grigio, Rose, Tempranillo and Port. Also enjoy 10% off all Olive Oils during the artwalk.

*Top Ten Toys: 104 N 85th Street
Photography by youth artist, Kayden Wheeler. About the artist: At a young age Wheeler developed a strong passion for photography and that passion continues to grow day-after-day. There is never a moment the artist is caught without a camera. It has become second nature to bring it everywhere Wheeler goes, because you never know when a great photograph opportunity might occur. Artist present.



Two Birds Tattoo: 7408 Greenwood Ave N
Artwork by Betsy Barnum. Artist Statement: I use my works on paper to describe my life, expressing my thoughts and emotions about a specific moment or circumstance through my relationships with those I am close to. I build up thin layers of paint, ink and pencil to conceal and reveal images the way emotions and behavior are unconsciously layered to hide or signal something to others. The gesture and composition of the figures in my work are very important, as they are the first indicators of the work’s meaning. I use recurring objects from piece to piece as symbols or metaphors for people and ideas. For example, I often use a typewriter to represent myself, or birds as metaphors for fear and emotion. I use paper as my surface because of its flexibility, smoothness, and capacity for erasure. Like a palimpsest, it shows the progression and history of layers of marks. Like skin it wrinkles and fights back when worked on, asserting its personality into the painting or drawing. Like journal pages, my work is an ongoing narrative, each piece chronologically linked to the others. Each gesture, color, layer, and object is significant, and each work interacts with the others to establish meaning through a repetition of these elements. Artist present.



Urban Light Studios (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
“It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad Show” featuring the works of urban contemporary artists inspired by Mad Magazine. Artists present. PLUS FREE TACOS while supplies last, sponsored by Camarena Tequila Taco Truck. They will be stationed in the ground level of the Greenwood Collective back alley.


*Art walk venues offering special discounts and offers.

Call for Artists: Phinneywood Artwalk "The BIG One"

Greenwood-Phinney celebrates their 16th year of ANNUAL ARTWALKS!

As many of you know, there is a monthly artwalk that has been in place for 2 years. The monthly artwalk is not a juried artwalk and each venue selects their own artists. There are usually about 30 participating venues for the monthly artwalk. The Annual Artwalk is what we now refer to as "The BIG One" and includes jurying artists and placing them in venues, as well as, having a best of show featured in the Phinney Neighborhood Gallery. There are about 70 participating venues for "The BIG One".


If you are an artist interested in participating in the Annual Artwalk, please see the call to art below:

The 16th annual Greenwood-Phinney ArtWalk is open to all 2D and 3D visual artists living or working in the greater Puget Sound area. The ArtWalk will be May 13 and 14, 2011. Entry deadline is March 11, 2011.

A Call for Artists with additional information about the event and the entry form is available on the Phinney Neighborhood Association Website

Art Up G-P October artwalk: Fri, Oct 8th from 6-9pm + Arts Crush Festival

Art on the Ridge: 8005 Greenwood Ave N
Solo featured artist, Jennifer Maclean. Plus additional artists: Aziz Mohammed, Carolyn Goodenough, Noelle Congdon, Elizabeth Humphrey, Paul Lewing, Mathew Hulse, Steven Jendro, Mia Yoshihara-Bradshaw, Joni James, Beth Flanningan, Patty Makatura, Anthony Huss, Alyson Jones, Joel Scholten, Susi Strom, Nicole SM,Tomas Vrba, Jennifer Maclean, Michael Iaquinta, Tom Wyrick, Diane Venti. Artists present.



Assemble Gallery & Studio: 7406 Greenwood Ave N
Elizabeth Soule: “The Little Zoo”. In this series of Polaroid images shot with an SX-70 camera, Portland artist Elizabeth Soule characterizes toy animals in staged environments. Also featuring, Julia Haack: Salvaged wood sculptures by Julia Haack interpret her visual notations, referencing her interest in the abstract patterns of contemporary quiltmaking and expressing arrested movement with curving shapes. Artists present.



Avanti Art & Design: 7317 Greenwood Ave N
This month's Art Walk opening will host AMAZING new artwork by talented artists Doug Rosenoff (photography), Shelly Cohen (photography), Dewain Gauntett (photography), Wendy Keen (multi-media), Emmalee Bozek (printmaking & multi-media), Leo Schmidt (illuminated sculpture), and Nancy Fiala (glass & painting). Artists present.



Balderdash Books & Art: 8536 Greenwood Ave N
Featuring intaglio engravings by Nate Stottrup. Artists 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
Bherd Studios Gallery presents the urban contemporary work of Seattle artists: Michelle Anderst, Joe Vollan and Chris Sheridan. Each artists work is themed around the inner workings of the mechanical, human anatomy and the soul.

Anderst explores the relationships between organic structure such as bones, veins & nerves to man-made structures such as circuitry and computer boards. She’s known for pairing “the insides” with old fashioned vintage wallpaper which creates an unusual feminine elegance to her compositions.

Vollan uses his signature style of surreal and macabre scenes that are inhabited by skeletal animals and robots to evoke a sense of wonderment, relevant to the fantastic and bizarre worlds he creates.

Sheridan’s work explores the essence of humanity and the soul. His work depicts scenes from myths and folklore that teach about morality, as well as delving into the insights of human nature. His strong illustrative background provides beautifully crafted imagery on oil and canvas. Artists present.


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

The Chocolate Shoe Box: 7410 Greenwood Ave N
Mixed Media with patterned and nature oriented pieces by vegan painter, Angela Scott. Artist present.

Couth Buzzard Books: 8310 Greenwood Ave N
Paintings, Photography & Sculpture by Stacy Schonhardt, Roger Willsie, TV-TommyVision, Kelly Davis, Sylvia Stout, Joseph Sturm & Ann Burglund.

*Emma Jeans: 8554 ½ Greenwood Ave N
Offering 30% - 50% off every art walk!

*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.



(Shown above on the left is the internationally acclaimed fetish-burlesque Porcelian Twinz. And to the right is Walt Curtis, writer and poet most famous for "Mala Noche" which was made into a film by Gus Van Sant.)

Gainsbourg: 8550 Greenwood Ave N
Featuring Portland Photographer, Lloyd Kimeldorf. Drawn to the Surrealist movement at an early age, Kimeldorf developed a visual curiosity which still influences his way of seeing. While taking classes in film making, he became intrigued with his current medium, still photography. He creates and captures singular frames, each describing a fully formed moment within a story ... explicit, but leaving the rest up to the viewer to decide. His body of work consists of three collections: portraits, nudes, and concept pieces. Sometimes surreal, or comical, and often dramatic, Lloyd's work is inspired by a cast of ground-breaking photographers, such as Man Ray and Helmut Newton.



In The Red Wine Bar & Cafe: 6510 Phinney Ave N
Stark, tortured, primal color portraitures by Emily Cadwell.

Janet Klinger Photography: 6120 Phinney Ave N
Featuring Seattle & Puget Sound photographers and videographers.

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

Makeda Coffee: 153 N 78th Street
(between N. 1st Ave & N. Greenwood Ave.)
Photography by Keith Slawson and Brazilian Music by the band Choro Loco. Artist present.

Naked City Taphouse: 8564 Greenwood Ave N
Large format oil & acrylic paintings by Sky. Artist present.

Neptune Coffee: 8415 Greenwood Ave N
Monthly rotating artwork.



Oliver’s Twist: 6822 Greenwood Ave N
Artwork by Cheryl Robinson, acrylic and graphite on wood. Artists Present.

Palermo Art Gallery: (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
Urban contemporary art by Yvonne Palermo. Artists present.

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

Phinney Neighborhood Assoc: 6532 Phinney Ave N
Showcasing the juror's picks from The Northwest Fine Arts Competition. This competition is held annually by the Phinney Neighborhood Association to select innovative and talented local emerging artists working in all media. The winning work this year was "Sacred Heart," by artist Paul McKee. Other featured artists include: John Armstrong, Jo Braun, Minh Carrico, Monika Dalkin, Sue Danielson, Shannon Durbin, Julia Haack, Tyler Kimball, Thomas Krueger, David McCrae, Jean Miller, Stan Raucher, Todd Smith, Tamara Stephas, Betty Udesen, and Suze Woolf. Artists present.



Rockwell Realty: 8315 Greenwood Ave N
Large scale atmospheric oil paintings inspired by travel by Jeremy Kronbach. Artist present.

Sasquatch Studios: 6108 Phinney Ave N
Featuring beaded bonsai trees, anchored on rocks primarily from Carkeek Park beach by Debbie Allen plus refreshments served. Artist present.

SPACE: A Design Build Collective: 7200 Greenwood Ave N
Pastel, graphite and charcoal on paper by Susan Massey. Artist present.

Strut: 7511 Greenwood Ave N
Featuring rotating artwork from local artists. Artists present.

Taproot Theatre Company: 204 N 85th Street
Pour yourself a glass of lemonade and get married all over again this fall with the regional premiere of Wedding Belles, the final production in Taproot Theatre’s 34th season. When a bedraggled bride is found stranded at an East Texas bus station in 1942, the determined ladies of the Eufala Springs Garden Club leap into action! Lemonade, wedding cake and a gown are easy enough to come by… but where’s the groom? This side-splitting comedy overflows with love, laughter and Southern hospitality at its best! Wedding Belles was written by Alan Bailey and Ronnie Claire Edwards. Directed by associate artistic director Karen Lund, Wedding Belles runs through October 23.

Plus Taproot Theatre offers two-for-one tickets to its performance of Wedding Belles on October 8 at 8 pm. Just ask for your Art Walk Discount when calling the box office at 206.781.9707. Offer subject to availability, is not applicable to previously-purchased tickets, and may not be combined with other offers. Artists present.



Tasty: 7513 Greenwood Ave N
“Hallows Eve” Group Show. Come visit the Obsolete World of Jeannie Paske. An old world made up of endless fields, distant hills and timeworn cliffs. A place where the sun is always setting. A land in which extinct slow-moving monsters and elegant gentle-faced creatures of all shapes and sizes reside." Artists Present

Terra Bella Flowers & Mercantile: 8417 Greenwood Ave N
Ornate Venetian Masks for costume & display by artist Timothy Stephens. Artist present.

*The Olive & Grape: 8516 Greenwood Ave N
(Formerly “Olive You”)
Stop in for Olive oil tastings.

Two Birds Tattoo: 7408 Greenwood Ave N
Rotating artwork by local artists.

Urban Light Studios (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
"Focus" photography group show featuring the work of Autumn Adams, Kevin Law, Janet Klier and Nicole Raine Terhune. Artists present.

Wayward Coffeehouse: 8570 Greenwood Ave N
Rotating artwork by local artists. Live music from 8-10pm. Artists present.

Write To Move at Phinney Center: 6532 Phinney Ave N
7pm Life Drawing for Writers, $5 drop-in fee. Artist Present


*Venues offering artwalk special discounts.


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Plus Celebrate Arts Crush in our neighborhood and all around the Puget Sound!




Creativity pulses through Greenwood-Phinney this fall
Neighborhood showcases its multi-faceted creativity with variety of Arts Crush events


SEATTLE – October 5, 2010 – Greenwood-Phinney made international headlines last year with Cooper, its neighborhood cat-turned-photographer, but that’s just the beginning of the creativity abounding here. With murals and galleries, a dance studio, a writing center and its own professional theatre, Greenwood-Phinney is one of Seattle’s hottest arts neighborhoods. This month it showcases all the artistry with a series of events for Arts Crush, the month-long regional arts festival.

Visual art enthusiasts won’t want to miss the special events scheduled for Friday, October 8, which coincides with the monthly Art Up Greenwood-Phinney Art Walk. Families with children will enjoy a number of events throughout the month, including a free session of the popular Drama with Your Mama class (October 19) from Taproot Theatre’s Acting Studio and a free performance of the entertaining bullying-prevention play Treasure Ally (October 23). Then on October 24, get your groove on with 13 free dance classes from The American Dance Institute and Art on the Ridge.

For a full schedule of events and to learn more about Arts Crush, visit http://artscrush.org/


ABOUT TAPROOT THEATRE COMPANY

Taproot Theatre Company is a professional, non-profit theatre company with a multi-faceted production program. Founded in 1976, Taproot Theatre serves the Pacific Northwest with Mainstage Productions, Touring Productions and Acting Studio. Taproot exists to create theatre that explores the beauty and questions of life while bringing hope to our search for meaning. Taproot Theatre Company is a member of Theatre Communications Group (TCG), Theatre Puget Sound (TPS), and the Greenwood-Phinney Chamber of Commerce.

Support for Taproot Theatre’s 2010 Mainstage season is generously provided by The Charles Simonyi Fund for Arts and Sciences, The Seattle Foundation, 4Culture, ArtsFund, PONCHO and Nesholm Family Foundation. The Acting Studio receives additional support from media sponsor ParentMap along with The D.V. and Ida J. McEachern Charitable Trust. Taproot Theatre’s Road Company receives additional support from The Norcliffe Foundation and The D.V. and Ida J. McEachern Charitable Trust.



Greenwood Arts Crush Fact Sheet

October 8 – Night of the Greenwood-Phinney Art Walk
- 6-9 p.m. Fine Art, Live Music, and Live Painting! at Art On The Ridge
- 6-9 p.m. October Art Walk Extravaganza at Avanti Art & Design
- 6-10 p.m. Hallows Eve: Art Opening Party at Tasty
- 6-10 p.m. Inside Out: Artist Reception at Bherd Studios Gallery
- 6-10 p.m. FOCUS 2010: Elite images from ULS studio photographers, plus Urban Indigenous by Nico Inzeralla, at Urban Light Studios
- 8 p.m. Two-for-one Date Night at Wedding Belles at Taproot Theatre Company


October 10- 3 p.m. The Rose, The Jester, and the Soul – Music from the Heart at Music Center of the Northwest


October 12
- 7 p.m. How to Suffer for a Story with Brendan Kiley at 826 Seattle


October 13- 7:30 p.m. Free Night of Theatre at Wedding Belles at Taproot Theatre


October 15- 7-8 p.m. Free Blues Dance Class at American Dance Institute Studio #2


October 16- 2 p.m. Don’t Forget To Write – 826 Seattle Workshop Open House at 826 Seattle
- 3-4 p.m. Kids Art Exploration at Art On The Ridge
- 4-5 p.m. Kids Art Exploration at Art On The Ridge


October 19
- 11 a.m. Drama with Your Mama class from Taproot Theatre’s Acting Studio at the Greenwood Library


October 23
- 11 a.m. Treasure Ally from Taproot Theatre’s Road Company at the Greenwood Library


October 24- 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Arts Crush Dance Week Launch (13 free dance classes) at The American Dance Institute & Art on the Ridge


NOTE: All events subject to change, and many require advance registration. Please see the Arts Crush website (http://artscrush.org/) for more details.

Marty Gordon, Greenwood-Phinney Artist, Published in "Masters: Collage" book!

I think we all feel that Greenwood-Phinney has a plethora of talented artists right in our own backyard. But the proof is in the pudding. Marty Gordon, who is a renowned collage artist and lives in our neighborhood was recently published in a book called "Masters: Collage".

The book showcases 40 of the leading collage artists working today and Marty is one of them. Each artist has an 8 page profile including text and images of some of their work. Marty Gordon's work is one of my images on the cover. The book is available now through Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Masters-Collage-Major-Leading-Artists/dp/1600591086) or Barnes and Noble (http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Masters/Lark-Books/e/9781600591082).

His work was also recently featured on the cover of The Stranger: http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/CoverArt?oid=3660394&year=2010

To see more of his work and where he is currently showing, please visit his blog at: http://www.whatwouldjesusglue.com/

Intimate Concert Setting at Empty Sea Studios: March Line-up

Empty Sea Studios is a little hidden gem in our neighborhood that I just discovered. It is right there in plain sight, but it's still easy to miss and not know what it's all about. The studio is located in a renovated Craftsman house on Phinney Ave and they present acoustic music "as it's meant to be heard". There is limited seating and the audience gets a feel that they are getting their own private concert. Empty Sea Studios books concerts in traditional music from all parts of the world, acoustic forms of jazz, folk, and blues, string band music, and non-Western classical music. It's an alcohol-free, family-friendly setting.

Here's the line-up for March from their website:

Saturday, March 20th at 8pm ($13 advanced / $15 at door)
Andrew Oliver Kora Band combines elements of jazz and traditional West African music to create a unique soul-stirring sound.

Sunday, March 21st at 11am ($9.99 / infants that are not yet walking are free)
Dance Tunes, Birdsong, and a Krummhorn with Charles Coldwell
Some kinds of music are inherently age-inclusive. KidsAcoustic presents real music that parents can enjoy for its own sake, while the lively tunes and wonderful instruments draw kids in naturally.

Sunday, March 21st at 7:30pm ($20 advanced/door)
Rachel Harrington - Rachel’s critically acclaimed 2007 debut, The Bootlegger’s Daughter, (featuring guest musicians John Reischman and Danny Barnes) went to #1 on the Euro-Americana Chart and landed the Seattle siren smack in the center of the UK Americana scene.

Rita Hosking - Kitchen tables, springs, loss, miners, mountains, culture clash, trailers, stray dogs, loggers, hope, forest fires—Rita Hosking’s country-folk music is this and more, and always fierce and lovely.

Saturday, March 27th at 8pm ($13 advanced / $15 at door)
Jeremy Facknitz - “Jeremy Facknitz is a one-man acoustic act with the panache needed to become a star, armed with a melodic voice and a truckload of charisma…” - Sydney Hamilton, Colorado Springs Independent

Teresa Storch - She’ll draw you in with her rich, engaging voice, rhythmic, percussive guitar and writing that has roots in folk, jazz and blues–pulling stories from real-life and taking snapshots of what matters most.


Empty Sea Studios
6300 Phinney Ave
Seattle, WA
http://www.emptysea.com/

Art Up Greenwood-Phinney Monthly Artwalk: Fri. Mar 12 from 6-9pm

Updated 3/8/10



Art on the Ridge at SPACE a DesignCollective:
7601 Greenwood Ave N (enter off 76th)
Featuring the works of Jen Maclean, Patty Makatura, Dave Ryan, Karol Williams, Robert Tomolilio, Shirly Rudolf, Joel Sholten, Nicole SM. Plus live music by Daniel Adams. Artists present.

Assemble Gallery & Studio: 7406 Greenwood Ave N
“Welcome Home” modern cross-stitch by Samantha Purdy of the Pin Pals. A glimpse inside the creative and cozy spaces we build around us! Each piece is designed and hand-stitched with the home in mind, along with the individuals who live there. From modern day samplers expressing the love of a dwelling, to small stitched stories representing the quiet and not so quiet everyday activities, this series above all else celebrates the indescribable feeling of creating a surrounding which you can truly call your own. Most pieces are modern cross-stitch. Artist present.

Avanti Art & Design: 7317 Greenwood Ave N
Photography by Rob Johnston & Ellie Bachaud; Paintings by Emmalee Bozak, Travis Johnson & Debbie Hanks; Glass Works by Nancy Fiala & Live Music by Tyson Lynn. Artists present.

Balderdash Books & Art: 8536 Greenwood Ave N
Impressionist style paintings by Sarah Ghanooni. Plus “Getting Lost & Globejotting” author Dave Fox in store! Artist present.



Band Vibes Gallery (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
Urban art work by Nick Beery. 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
“Who’s Who” featuring the urban contemporary work of Jeremy Gregory, John Osgood & PaperMarbleS. Artists present.

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

Couth Buzzard Books: 8310 Greenwood Ave N
Paintings, Photography & Jewelry by Julian Hawkins,Edd Kuehn, Jan Caps, King Louis, Connie Nelson and Paula Anderson. Artist present.

*Emma Jeans: 8554 ½ Greenwood Ave N
Offering 30% - 50% off every art walk!



Francine Seders Gallery: 6701 Greenwood Ave N
Robert Mirenzi : three dimensional wall pieces made of rubber sheeting or cement. Plus, James Thompson in the upstairs gallery: Rats from the British aristocracy, intaglio, mixed media prints.

Joy Guild Studio (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
Art Camp for Big Kids Open House. Artist present.

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

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

*Gaspare Ristorante and Bar: 6705 Greenwood Ave N
3- Course Italian Meal for $22.00 all nite special for art walk.

Makeda Coffee: 153 N 78th Street
(between N. 1st Ave & N. Greenwood Ave.)
Acrylic artwork by Mickey Scothorn. Artist present.

Naked City Taphouse: 8564 Greenwood Ave N
Large format oil & acrylic paintings by Yvonne Palermo. Artists present.



Neptune Coffee: 8415 Greenwood Ave N
Urban contemporary art by Kevin “Sensei23” Sullivan and Zachary Bohnenkamp (2 of 3 artists who created the Taproot Theatre mural on 85th).

Oliver’s Twist: 6822 Greenwood Ave N
Rotating urban contemporary artwork by Seattle artists.

Phinney Neighborhood Assoc: 6532 Phinney Ave N
Featuring photographic works by John Trela, Maylee Noah and Victoria Bjorklund. Artist present.

Rockwell Realty: 8315 Greenwood Ave N
“Expressions” by Jenny Gini – paintings featuring women’s faces or figures. Artist present.

Strut: 7511 Greenwood Ave N
“Saints & Sinners” collection of paintings by Kelly Lyles. Artist present.

Sugarcomb Salon: 780 N 73rd
Photography by Laurie Hemingway; etch-a-sketch art.

Tasty: 7513 Greenwood Ave N
GRAND OPENING!! Featuring 25 local artists including urban contemporary paintings, ceramic & metal sculptures, handmade jewelry, handbags & accessories. Artists present.

Urban Light Studios (Greenwood Collective)
8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1
Contemporary paintings by Seattle artist Tessa Hull. Artists present.

Wayward Coffeehouse: 8570 Greenwood Ave N
Rotating artwork by local artists. Live music from 8-10pm. Artists present.