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National Park Family Day is a FREE, family-friendly event that brings your northwest national parks to you! It has been said that the National Park System, which includes many of our nation’s most precious, revered and significant treasures, reflects who we are as a people and as a nation—that America’s spirit is reflected in the National [...]
It’s inspiring to see musicians, designers, and artists pushing the poster medium. This poster design uses the fun laser cutting precision that we used on our honey packaging design. Jack White’s Triple Decker Poster was designed and printed by Matthew Jacobson and Bryce McCloud. The three poster designs can stand alone or work together layered on top [...]
It has been inspiring to see all the quotes and tributes about Maurice Sendak, the award winning author of Where the Wild Things Are, who passed away this week. Here are my favorites: “What a tremendous life this is. I’m doing everything I want to do” —Maurice Sendak “Oh, please don’t go—we’ll eat you up—we [...]
The super moon occurred this past weekend. All over the world people took a moment to stop what they were doing and look up to the sky. We are surrounded by beauty. by Gregory Pruden (Bexley, Ohio) by librarianishish by ms.Tea (Tracy Ducasse, Massachusetts) by Mike McHolm (Vancouver, BC overlooking Science World and the Olympic Village) by D.H. Parks (Daniel Parks, Berkeley, [...]
Headed West—The Sacrifice of the King by Chris Sheridan, Oil on canvas, 54 x 32 inches Neighborhood Art Walk: Capitol Hill Venue: Ghost Gallery City Arts Spring Art Walk Awards are upon us! Join the voting party in honor of the six finalist—Jody Joldersma, Chris Sheridan, Rodrigo Valenzuela, Dane Youngren, Lois Silver and Eric Edwards—at Melrose [...]
Look Up Here celebrates 5 years of exhibits at Bherd Studios Gallery and features 33 Pacific Northwest artists who have been an integral part of Bherd Studios and the Seattle art scene. In addition to the exhibit, a book under the same title features all 33 artists. The belief that the Seattle art scene is ripe for recognition has [...]
The RedBall Project is public art at its best. The idea is quite simple, yet it ignites a sense of wonder, curiosity, community engagement, and is just plain fun! New York based artist Kurt Perschke installs a temporary series of installations within major cities across the globe. Kurt Perschke envisions his work as being catalyst for [...]
2011 was the year I learned to keep bees. I got stung about a dozen times. I began the season with two hives and ended with one (moment of silence). I accidentally smashed more of the little ladies than I care to count. I was made to feel even worse about my failings by this [...]
From fashion to beloved pets to portraiture these collages magnificently exude character and wit. English artist Peter Clark creates three dimensional images out of his collection of old stamps, maps, buttons, love letters, sewing patterns, playing cards, and more. Peter first draws the outline, then carefully chooses from his collection of found ‘things’ to find the right texture [...]
“. . .follow where the quiet voices lead you close your eyes and they will know the way watch for where the broken people lead you and longing not to go will come to stay . . .” I love the emotional honesty that exudes from Hannalee, a new Seattle folk band. Blank Space had [...]