February Art Walk!!

Artwork by Jenna Colby

Today from 12-6pm MUTANT BICYCLE BUILDING at The Forge!! Bring in scraps of bicycles and build yourself a new one! Hosted by the awesome Matt Tilton! Details can be found HERE.

3.14 (9602 16th Ave SW): Jenna Colby- Paintings- Jenna has a knack for making her paintings seep inside of you for a closer look. It always feels a bit like precious moments meets the dark side or sweet, sweet love meets reality. Swing by to see one of my all time favorite Seattle artists. She never fails to blow your mind.

Big Al Brewing (9832 14th Avenue SW): Joseph Brooks

http://www.flickr.com/photos/josephbrooks/sets/72157625352781214/- This work is bright, brilliant and full of movement. Joey’s use of color and his manipulation of watercolor is amazing. He knows how to create a strong line in his work with the way he maneuvers color and bold, black lines. Come in and have a Chilly Willy Ale while you sort through his goods.

Café Rozella (9434 Delridge Way SW): Chris Cain – Come check out new work at Café Rozella’s. Enjoy a delicious coffee beverage while you’re here!

Company (9608 16th SW): Christopher Olson-  http://christopherjolson.carbonmade.com/about - "Experimenting in many different mediums and techniques over the years has led him to create several large bodies of work varying in style and subject matter. The core to his approach to creating has always been constant. Starting from a simple concept, drawing or doodle, he sets out to create a narrative that explores the light and dark sides of imaginary worlds. Liking to a mystery, his characters occupy landscapes that are both familiar and unknown where the viewer must explore to gather further meaning."

 Dubsea (9910 8th Ave SW): James Bassett-http://www.jamescbassett.com/sculpture.html- “With my sculpture I seek to create an emotional state (not simply a momentary response, but a true lasting state) in the viewer. I do not necessarily aim to create any specific emotion, merely some response, some communication with the viewer. Art happens at the boundary of chaos, and therefore will always manifest some sort of inner tension, and my interest lies in exploring this state.”

Dzul Tattoo (9622-B 16th Ave SW): Katie & Alex- Black & White Photography. Drop in for funky grooves and an eye-full of new body ink. Updated B&W photos of the newest generation of ink, dripping with permanence.  This shop has spirit and enough eye-candy to chew on for days.

Full Tilt Ice Cream (9629 16th Ave SW): Larry “The Front Desk Guy” Seward- He’s all over White Center this month!! Check him out at 3.14 as well! While you are in here you should eat some ice cream, throw some skee ball and have a Big Al Ube Porter- made especially---for you.

Herbal Legends-Medical Marijuana Dispensary (9619 16^th Ave SW): Carlos Aguilar & Dave Ryan- http://carlosgaguilar.com/works/- Urban Paintings.  Love.His.Art. Carlos does detailed, whimsical paintings; fun characters in random settings. His work is amusing and playful but not slapped together. This guy has a tight reign on the quality of application. Multiple layers of texture for a 3-d feeling full of funhouses. Pop in for some music, a snack and some raw, unadulterated talent; this kids got gusto. Dave Ryan has some seriously awesome stenciling work that is applied directly (not indirectly) to some old vinyl. Love that.

Proletariat Pizza – (9622-A 16th Ave SW)- Greg McCorkle-Photography-Greg McCorkle was very active documenting Occupy Movements in Seattle and Olympia in 2011. He will be sharing 13 images from his travels at Proletariat Pizza. He is quoted in the West Seattle Herald saying,

““As a child of the 60’s I remember the anti-war movement and (the Occupy Movement) began to remind me of how that began and how it grew into a full-on movement where it wasn’t just disenfranchised kids … it was families, the middle-aged, the elderly,” he said. “Everyone is affected by this economic meltdown that we are in the middle of and they are getting angry and they want some change.”

Salvadorean Bakery (1719 SW Roxbury): Ann Kendall- Landscape Photography- bright colored floral pictures. So close you can smell ‘em.

THE FORGE: TILTON, BALABAN & MCCALLISTER (9052 Delridge Way)- Matthew Tilton –Forge, Eric Balaban-Fabrication. Also- they are looking forward to another exciting year.

Southgate Roller Rink (9646 17^th Ave SW): SCULPTURES de ROLLER SKATES. Come on by to see Southgate Roller Rinks newest edition of sculptures- MADE ENTIRELY FROM OLD ROLLER SKATES. We have high hopes for this folks. Local artists have taken their smattering of old roller skates and turned them into works of art. Come on down to be a part of the newest installation in White Center. Fun would be an understatement.

Zippy’s Giant Burgers (9614 14th Ave SW): Erik Hoogan- Loud muralist seeks wall space—ohp! He found it…right here at my favorite burger joint. Eat. Delicious. Foods.

Live Painting during July Art Walk!!!

White Center 3rd Saturday Art Walk
July 16th, 2011 6 PM to 9 PM

Still excited after last months film festival?!  That’s what we wanted to hear. Now put all of that excitement into our Live Painting Extravaganza! We are bringing you 13+ local artists who will be making their magic on the streets of White Center! Add to that -the fun vibrations of Jubilee Days and you have a recipe for Awesome! Come watch talented artists put their passion on canvas. If you have ever looked at a piece of art and wondered ‘How DO they DO that??’. White Center Art Walk has the answer- and it’s not 42…

Big Al Brewing & Herban Legends will both be hosting groups of artists at their locations. Herban Legends will have nude body painting crafted by local muralist Ryan Henry Ward. If you haven’t seen some of his organic work, you are missing out. These ladies always end up so freakin cute you want to hug them…but you can’t…because they are covered in paint. 

**Big Al Brewing (9832 14th Avenue SW): Maggie Schneider-  www.maggieschneider.com- Local multi-media artist that has done oodles to help promote the local art scene, Maggie’s range is all over the board. She recently did a project capturing urban wall spaces. She has also been known to create urban wall spaces herself. We are excited to see what genre of work she brings to brighten Big Al Brewing, not that they need it; have you had the Lowman Brau!? 

Company (9608 16th SW): Corianton Hale- www.sleepop.com -Graphic Design- Company is not messin’ around this month. They are hosting an entire weekend of fantastic. All month the graphic design work of Corianton will rock your ever-lusting memory. Actually, some of it may even be planted in your memory since Corianton has made oodles of your favorite ‘Stranger’ covers.  Come in, eat some wings and rock your heart out. They open at noon for this particular Saturday; they are that serious about it. 

If you need to fill your musical heart this weekend Company is hosting: Conniption Fits, The Blue Ribbon Boys, Steel Tigers of Death & Full Tilts very own Justin- showcasing his skilz with the musics! Come drink and rock at the same time.

Dubsea (9910 8th Ave SW): Bellevue College- Class of ’10 - Photography— Shoot to Show – Water + Interesting Images- Sadly, Dubsea won’t be open for this art walk but they will be showcasing the photography from the 2010 graduating class at Bellevue College all month. Stop by, have a delicious coffee beverage of your choosing and soak in the snapshots from yesteryear.

Salvadorean Bakery (1719 SW Roxbury): Patricia Ariel- www.patricia-ariel.com- Mixed Media- I wish that words could do Patricia’s work justice but there is no way to convey how magical her pieces are. They have a figurative theme that is layered with bold color; interlaced with a dynamic- art- nouveau-feel Patricia really drives home the words ‘wow’ and ‘I wish I could do that’. We are excited to have her as one of our participating live painters as well! Keep your eyes peeled!

Café Rozella (9434 Delridge Way SW): TBA
Dzul Tattoo (9622-B 16th Ave SW): Katie & Alex- Black & White Photography. Drop in for funky grooves and an eye-full of new body ink. Updated B&W photos of the newest generation of ink, dripping with permanence.  This shop has spirit and enough eye-candy to chew on for days.

3.14 (9602 16th Ave SW): Amara Kopakova- http://amaraart.weebly.com/emerge.html- Acrylic Paintings- Moody, organic  paintings that keep your eye moving. Kopakova is no foreigner to keeping your attention. Subject matter? People…or not…or landscape…or abstract… Wait, what was the question? Have you had a pastry on a stick yet? You should do that. Then write a strongly worded letter about it. Amara will be back again this month- she will also be one of our live painters…Are you getting excited yet???  3.14 is also hosting music! They will have singer/songwriter Margoux Lesourd for your inner ear excitement. 

Full Tilt Ice Cream (9629 16th Ave SW): Dave Ryan-www.blog.shoptastyart.com- Mixed Media- Full Tilt has found its niche with record art. They’re loud, they’re fun, they have graphic images on them, but mostly, they are guaranteed to make you smile. Dave Ryan is coming through with some fun art. It’s totally worth it to pop in and suck down some Ube ice cream while the green walls spin records for you. 

Proletariat Pizza – (9622-A 16th Ave SW)- Chau Dang -  http://ltdspace.net/  -Curious Comics- I’ve been checking back to this website for new works since I found it in my inbox. These are super-clever and highly entertaining.  Simple line drawings with a message that makes you chuckle repeatedly. We all believe that laughing and pizza go together, yes? Yes, we do. That is why you should make it happen. Pizza you can believe in with comics you can laugh at. 

**Herban Legends (Medical Marijuana Dispensary)- (9619 16th Ave SW)- Group Show!- These guys are showcasing some of the Northwest’s finest artists: Jenna Colby, Brendan Wenburg, Jeremy Orsben, Lawrence Seward, Matthew Carson & Sarah Bareck. Live Grooves from  DJ BioFunk? Only if you're lucky. Mind your P's & Q's - the art is worth drooling over. No seriously, bring a napkin. Also, for this months art walk these fantastic folks are bringing you Live Painting from Jenna Colby, Brendan Wenburg & Ryan Henry Ward! Ryan will be doing nude body painting as well. Come see how he transforms the female form into a walking, talking Henry original.
**indicates hosting 3 or more Live Painters.

LIVE PAINTING! WHAT? LIVE PAINTING! YEAH? LIVE PAINTING-NOW! WCAW!

Call for Artists! Live Painters Needed for July 16th Art Walk!

Dear Fantastic Local Artists,


   We here in White Center are really excited to announce our theme
for our upcoming 3rd Saturday Artwalk. For the month of July, we are
hosting as many local artists as we can for a Live Painting
extravaganza! This will be a great opportunity for you to get out,
meet new faces and make more contacts with our consistently growing
art community.

  Last month we hosted a highly successful ‘Mini-Film-Festival’ that
brought us a bunch of new faces. They toured our list of participating
artwalk venues and were treated with 3 different film venues that
showed a wide range of short films. Everyone-had-a-blast. This coming
month we are hoping to do something similar while highlighting some of
our favorite local live painters. We HOPE this is you.

  We are looking for a wide range of artists that are willing to
paint at one of our participating venues. The artwalk takes place July
16th, from 6-9pm. Participators are asked to show around 5:30pm to
setup.  We are happy to provide drop-cloths if you don’t have one and
will make an effort to rustle up an easel if need be.

  If this is something you’re interested in please let me know ASAP.
If this is something someone you know would be interested in please
feel free to forward this.

   Thank you for enriching Seattle with your creations; they are not
going unnoticed. Also, White Center Art Walk loves you and wants you
to be happy.

   Please feel free to call or email me with any and all questions
you have. We are hoping to finalize sign-ups and venue assignments by
July 11th.


I hope this finds you happy and healthy,

devrim ozkan
206 484 0399
White Center Art Walk
Co-Curator/Media-Goodness-Provider