"Askew: pushing the boundaries of realism" Art Opening on Fri, Sept 9 from 6-10pm

"Anemone" by Larkin


About the Exhibit:
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.


Artist Opening: Fri, September 9 from 6-10pm
Showing through Fri, October 7
Gallery Hours: Wed - Fri from 12-6pm and by appointment



"Dalaney Tongue" by Carl Faulkner

Bherd Studios Gallery

8537 Greenwood Ave N | Suite 1

Seattle, WA 98103

206-234-8348

www.bherdstudios.com

Soapbox + Greenwood Collective Art Walk Recap

It all started out last Tuesday with a sneak preview opening and artist presentation for our Soapbox exhibit. Michelle Anderst is giving an overview of her work on display. We had some great feedback from attendee's of the sneak preview show and plan to do more of these for 2010.














Ryan Molenkamp giving his presentation next to his artwork. This large & beautiful 3 panel piece is part of his San Juan series and is deserving of a permanent spot in a prominent public space. Anyone out there looking for a gorgeous Pacific NW original painting for their lobby?




Soapbox Artists
Back left: Chris Sheridan
Back right: Kellie Talbot
Front left: Kate Protage (Curator of Soapbox)
Front right: Michelle Anderst













2nd Soapbox Opening for the Greenwood-Phinney Art Walk
on Friday, September 11





Mass Rad IS indeed Mass Rad!

















Urban Light Studios Gallery
Featuring Nick Beery













Killah B Studios
Art work by Kate Barnett


Killah B Studios
Artwork by Kate Barnett & Owen


Soapbox continues through Friday, October 2nd. Gallery Hours are: Wed - Fri from noon-6pm and by appointment by calling (206) 234-8348. It's not too late to check out the show!

Bherd Studios

Artifakt Presents: The Graffiti Show at Nectar | Fri Aug 28

The streets are brought to life when Artifakt's third annual all graffiti jam comes to the Nectar Lounge on August 28th, showcasing some of Seattle's top writers and urban artists. Fronting the massive hip hop lineup is Sleep of Oldominion fame, exhibiting his near legendary mastery of diction and rapid-fire delivery.

Conscious rap trio Life Cycle celebrate their new free downloadable EP release, with local heroes B-Awake, Scribes, Rockwell Powers and the Filejerks in tow. Gatsby of They Live! and Cancer Rising rounds out the bill with hosting duties.

Aerosol wizards Aerub, Charms, Keger, and Video display paintings of their wild style lettering on Nectar's upper level with a live graffiti mural by two of the featured artists on the outside patio.

Location:
Nectar Lounge - www.nectarlounge.com
412 N 36th St. In Fremont - Seattle, WA
$5 before 10pm, $8 after 21+ w/ ID
Doors: 8pm - 2am Web: www.artifaktart.com

New Stencil Classes offered by Artist Soule

"Urban Buddha" by Soule

No country craft stencils here!
It looks like silk screening, but it's stenciling!

The Stencil class will be taught by Kim McCarthy aka SOULE of Urban Soule Design.

This class jumps into action with Kim guiding you through the entire process from the creation of the stencil, to applying the stencil image on multiple surfaces,using a variety of mediums. Learn to transfer your images onto fabric, paper, wood and many other surfaces.

This is a very fun, hands-on class so you should wear "painting clothes".

Students are encouraged to give renewed life to their vintage clothes, bags, 100% cotton shirt or fabric. (100% cotton works best but a cotton/poly blend will do, shirts with ribbing (raised vertical lines) do NOT stencil well) also recommend: pillow cases, tote bags, sketchbooks, canvas, etc... which you should bring to apply your stencil(s) on.

* All paint and other materials will be provided for use in the class only. (other stencil material, X-acto knife, cutting board and paints)

Bring your own black and white image to use for the stencil
(printed on paper), keep in mind you may be tracing the image so the simpler and cleaner the lines, the better.

No more than 5 students per class to allow for plenty of individual instruction.

You will leave the class with your printed stenciling samples, instructions, the custom stencils that you designed for this class, and the confidence to personalize your life with creative stenciling designs!

Ages 18+ only. All levels welcome.

Cost: $65.00 per person (includes materials fee)

Time: Roughly 2-3hrs

You can reach Kim at urbansoule@gmail.com for more information