Knutzen's Surrealist Landscapes Return to BalMar for December Artwalk

Paul Knutzen is a local artist who currently lives in the Beacon Hill neighborhood of South Seattle. Paul attributes his interest in art to his father, a painter himself, who exposed Paul to a wide range of art as a child. He graduated from Seattle Central Community College with a degree in graphic art and soon found a home in the video game industry, where he spent over a decade creating 3D environments.

Much of Paul’s artwork reflects his strong affection for architecture and the organic elements found in man-made structures. He enjoys experimenting with different mediums and surfaces in order to create subtle and unpredictable textures in his artwork. When he is not working in his garage studio, Paul can often be found wandering the city streets with a camera looking for inspiration in unusual buildings, trains, colorful signage, or local street art.

Chicago native and NOW a Seattle resident, Super DJ Johnny  Price, aka Battle/ Turntablist DJ "J.P. GUNNz" is definitely a "master" in the game of making you dance. For over 20 years as a high-level, party-rocking DJ, Johnny has filled the dance floors of various music festivals, fraternity and sorority parties and nightclubs not only in Seattle, but in Chicago and surrounding areas and in other parts of the world as well, leaving the same, successful results. He is a 2013 Pacific NW DMC Vice Champion scratch DJ, a 2009 West Coast Hip-Hop Awards Turntablist DJ Battle Champion, A 2008 DMC U.S.A. National Finalist (check out the video:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obN3lcAnnbk&feature=share ), A 2007 Skribble-Jam National Finalist, a 2007 Hott Mixx Chicago Turntablist DJ Battle Champion. He is also a 2006 DMC N.W. Regional Finalist/Runner-Up {SECOND PLACE} (Seattle, Washington), A 2005 Cincinatti DMC Regional Runner-Up, a 2004 Oregon "turntablist-DJ" champion and a 2003 Chicago Air Jamaica Airlines "Mix-Master / Turntablist-DJ" champion, and one of the top turntablist DJs in the U.S. Johnny is pushing his turntable skills to a whole new level. He also rocked the dance floors and had resident DJ positions in various nightclubs in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Japan. Johnny is pushing his top-notch cutting, scratching, and trick-mixing skills to the highest level as he combines his varsity-level party-rocking skills with the precision, timing, and creativity of a high-level battle-mix-master turntablist dj on the ones and twos. Johnny's funky, unique, and technical "Busy Skillz Style" make him, on the same level, as much fun to watch as to listen to. If you're not dancing, just chill back and watch him spin and have your mind blown. Don't blink, he's incredibly, rhythmically fast with his hands and body. His mixing style and cuttin' and scratchin' are all razor-sharp and great to listen to. If you like cutting-edge dance music (House and Hip-Hop) with cutting-edge, varsity dj skills & energy to match then come & check out DJ Johnny Price AKA DJ J.P. GUNNz.  Here's an idea on how Johnny gets down live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCmeF2eyi8s&feature=youtu.be Come say, "Hi" & have your mind blown by the many forms of House music he spins.

BalMar
5449 Ballard Ave NW

For November's ArtWalk, BalMar will be Showing Photographs by Aaron Hartel and Presenting Music by DJ Gyp Chi (aka Jittania Smith)

                                                            And The Days Go By
                                                           
                                                               Aaron D. Hartel

At night with the sun hidden and the ancient starlight shining in the sky the vastness of the space that surrounds our planet becomes visible. The borders between the built and natural worlds take on aspects not always visible. In particular, the bright and busy lights of the city become a surreal backdrop to the islands of trees and small shorelines along the waters, especially in our city parks.

Arboretum

Trees

Discovery

 
Photographs done at night I find reveal these interesting qualities. Exposures can often last for several minutes, due the low light.  As the moments stack upon each other human activities have an evanescent quality showing up as streaks of light on the final image. It is a reminder of the ever changing and incredible space we live in.


                                                                       DJ GYP CHI
                                                                       Jittania Smith

GYP CHI (aka Jittania Smith) is a DJ and producer from Seattle, WA. Long before she pursued DJing, Smith played percussion for Washington Middle School and Garfield High. In her spare time, Smith was influenced by many styles of music ranging from Moby and Thievery Corporation to Jimi Hendrix, The Orb, Bjork and RJD2. While pursuing a degree in Marine Biology at Brown University, Smith discovered her passion for electronic music production in an elective Computers & Music course. A year later, in 2012, Smith was given the opportunity to pursue her DJing skills internationally while traveling on a working visa in Australia. Upon her return to the states last fall, Smith made the switch from CDJs to Technic 1200s and Serato, and has been hooked ever since. Smith enjoys mixing a wide array of genres, ranging from 80's and 90's pop, disco and old school hip hop to modern reggaeton, electrohouse, trap, soul and glitch hop. She also loves any opportunities to collaborate with others, and is always looking for other musicians and artists to practice and perform with.

https://soundcloud.com/gypchi/balmar-october-2013-promo-mix

BalMar
5449 Ballard Avenue NW

Balmar Presents Ariel Rainier Marvin and Vampire Dictator Mina with DJ GYP CHI for October Artwalk

Ariel Rainier Marvin was born in Seattle and raised on the East Coast and Midwest and has been in Seattle for the past 7 years. Acrylic on canvas is his medium with a gritty pop art style. He can be reached on deviant art or at arielrainier@yahoo.com.

Vampire Dictator Mina has been an artist since the early age of 5. "Everything I learned, I learned from my father, John F. Draper." John Draper was an art teacher at local art studios in California and also at the Veteran's Association in Reno, NV. "My father would take my dog and I to the park with his paints and canvas. People would crowd around us watching the brilliance of my fathers' work. I was so proud of him, I used to tell people, 'Hey! That's my dad!'"

Strictly working with acrylics, just like good ol' dad, Vampire Dictator's work is a far cry from the nature styles of her father. "I like to paint my dreams, my fantasies and my fears, but mainly, I have to get it out of my system. Cry it out onto the page, canvas or whatever medium I am working with." Vampire Dictator Mina has donated many of her pieces to churches, local motorcycle clubs and schools for charity." When I am asked to donate, I am happy to work within the boundaries of that organization's needs. It is quite rewarding to know that my gift can make a positive difference."

GYP CHI (aka Jittania Smith) is a DJ and producer from Seattle, WA. Long before she pursued working as a DJ, Smith played percussion for Washington Middle School and Garfield High. In her spare time, Smith was influenced by many styles of music ranging from Moby and Thievery Corporation to Jimi Hendrix, The Orb, Bjork and RJD2. While pursuing a degree in Marine Biology at Brown University, Smith discovered her passion for electronic music production in an elective Computers & Music course. A year later, in 2012, Smith was given the opportunity to pursue her DJing skills internationally while traveling on a working visa in Australia. Upon her return to the States last fall, Smith made the switch from CDJs to Technic 1200s and Serato, and has been hooked ever since. Smith enjoys mixing a wide array of genres, ranging from 80's and 90's pop, disco and old school hip hop to modern reggaeton, electrohouse, trap, soul and glitch hop. She also loves any opportunities to collaborate with others, and is always looking for other musicians and artists to practice and perform with.

To hear a sample: https://soundcloud.com/gypchi/balmar-october-2013-promo-mix

Balmar
5449 Ballard Ave NW

Paul Knutzen's Surreal Landscapes Show at BalMar During September Artwalk

Paul Knutzen is a local artist who currently lives in the Beacon Hill neighborhood of South Seattle. Paul attributes his interest in art to his father, a painter himself, who exposed Paul to a wide range of art as a child. He graduated from Seattle Central Community College with a degree in graphic art and soon found a home in the video game industry, where he spent over a decade creating 3D environments.

Much of Paul’s artwork reflects his strong affection for architecture and the organic elements found in man-made structures. He enjoys experimenting with different mediums and surfaces in order to create subtle and unpredictable textures in his artwork. When he is not working in his garage studio, Paul can often be found wandering the city streets with a camera looking for inspiration in unusual buildings, trains, colorful signage, or local street art.

BalMar
5449 Ballard Ave NW

The Inevitable Entropy of Nature as Seen by Redd Walitzki at Balmar during April Artwalk

In her paintings, Redd Walitzki focuses on the balance between the inevitable entropy of nature, and the
unattainable beauty inverted by us through high fashion and technology. Redd brings to life a compelling
world of haunting, fleeting beauty. Her creatures are an equal mixture of the breathtaking, the ethereal,
the uncanny and unsettling. A daydream of lovely aberrations which evoke themes of neoteny, the desire
for perfection and the fine line between the abject and beautiful.

Redd Walitzki is a working artist from Germany, now living in Pioneer Square. She graduated from
Cornish College of the Arts with her BFA in 2007 with a concentration in Painting, Video, Animation and
Printmaking. She can usually be found in her studio painting to BBC Documentaries, playing with her pet
opossum, or chasing down the next strange adventure.

BalMar
5449 Balllard Ave NW

'Compositions and Gestures,' A Photographic Study on Display at BalMar for the December ArtWalk

Centering around Human interactions and body language, ‘Compositions and Gestures’ are a photographic study of the human body as a means of communication.

In ‘Compositions’ the nude body is recomposed from the original photograph to interact with another photograph within a new composition. Each new composition begins as two or more photographs that create an abstract cellular foundation for the interaction between the bodies. ‘Gestures’, are an exploration into how a hand or foot speaks differently than the arch of a back or rib cage; creating expression as well as landscapes in a sometimes unrecognizable fashion. Both bodies of work play off one and other as a micro macrocosm of humanity.

BalMar
5449 Ballard Avenue NW

BalMar Presents Cameron Nagashima's 'Quiet Observations'; Photography for November

Local photographer Cameron Nagashima is a Cornish alum with a background in
Seattle’s underground art and music scenes.  He was drawn to photography at an early
age, huddling under the stairs in his grandparents’ home with boxes of slides and a
viewer.  The idea of a “visual family history” captivated him, and carries into his work today, though that family has grown considerably.

I Black Steps

‘Quiet Observations’ documents the still and silent drama that is urban Seattle. Our city as multilayered abstraction, where nature and concrete, wild life and human life, merge. Nagashima captures these moments with an eye for unique compositions which demand reflection.

J Astral Oil

K Flower Reflection

BalMar
5449 Ballard Avenue NW

Paintings by Jay Wescott Featured for a Second Month at BalMar

Born and raised in Seattle, Washington, Jay Wescott’s fascination with typography and cartooning started at a young age. Ever since, he has been working to incorporate the two through drawings, illustrations, murals, and design.

He has dedicated the past ten years of his life to street art, and continues to push the envelope and set the standard for perfection.  His work can be seen in Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, Germany, France, and Holland.

 This particular group of work was inspired by the floral life I see in Seattle.  My goal was to capture the beauty we get to see for only a short period of time each year.

BalMar
5449 Ballard Avenue Northwest

Jay Westcott on View at the BalMar for the August ArtWalk

Born and raised in Seattle, Washington, Jay Wescott’s fascination with typography and cartooning started at a young age. Ever since, he has been working to incorporate the two through drawings, illustrations, murals, and design.

LAVENDER

 He has dedicated the past ten years of his life to street art, and continues to push the envelope and set the standard for perfection.  His work can be seen in Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, Germany, France, and Holland.



LILY

 

This particular group of work was inspired by the floral life I see in Seattle.  My goal was to capture the beauty we get to see for only a short period of time each year.
 
BalMar
5449 Ballard Avenue NW

"A Walk Through Blacks and Whites" at BalMar in May

BalMar
5449 Ballard Avenue NW

Gallery by Grace invites you to an exclusive showing of its latest works A walk through blacks and whites. Alicia-Grace is known for her passion with acrylics, as she effortlessly breathes life into her pieces with bold and vivid colors. Her works are not only beautiful, but simple and sometimes two dimensional, with much of her inspiration stemming from various rich cultures around the world.

ArtWalk Venues for April 2012

Venue
5408 22nd Ave NW

Photographer Travis Tyler captures the majority of his photos in the urban landscape of the Northwest. They are pulled from clips of time lapse photography that he has filmed or everyday objects that often go unnoticed. His inspiration comes from commuting to and from work every day while riding the ferry. Tyler reveals the essence of each image by capturing just the right amount of light, color, and depth of field - allowing the viewer to connect to the photo.

BalMar
5449 Ballard Avenue NW

Gallery by Grace invites you to an exclusive showing of its latest works A walk through blacks and whites. Alicia-Grace is known for her passion with acrylics, as she effortlessly breathes life into her pieces with bold and vivid colors. Her works are not only beautiful, but simple and sometimes two dimensional, with much of her inspiration stemming from various rich cultures around the world.

October ArtWalk Venues

Art & Soul

2860 NW Market Street

Presenting New Work, art by Joan Stuart Ross & Kappy Trigg.

Joan's current series builds up layers of encaustic medium as metaphors for energy, introspection and depth. In a process similar to intaglio, the grids and interstices of color-filled carved lines create an atmosphere underneath and between suspensions of wax, resin and color. Kappy's new works layer surfaces of acrylic paint on panels to create a lacquer-like density, a luminous glow. Interspersed are dabs of color that relate to the idea of foul bite in etching--random marks and glyphs engage to create a mysterious narrative.



BalMar
5449 Ballard Avenue NW

Seattle artist Joshua Gosovich paints with a somewhat whimsical and morbid sense of life. His subjects range from Day of the Dead imagery to haunting houses in surreal landscapes and few things between.

BallardWorks
2856 NW Market Street

Group show featuring these talented artists--Jennifer Nerad, Carl Chew, Jay Lazerwitz, Diane Saffitz, Liza Halvorsen, Betty Jo Costanzo, Larry Halvorsen, Stephen Gilbert, Rosemary Sylvanus Antel, Lisa Snow Lady and Nate Stottrup.


Cupcake Royale/Verite Coffee
2052 NW Market Street

Justin Kane Elder simplifies images by deconstructing them into basic geometric shapes with the goal of constructing a complex design out of simple forms. Each piece focuses on individual colors and how those colors relate to the space they inhabit. Colors are piled together to create a network of corresponding objects. These objects are what make each composition identifiable.

Artists in September ArtWalk

Root. Integrative Health
2026 NW Market Street, Suite 201

Escape the urban scene without leaving the 'Hood! Let photographer Ken Vensel take you on one last dreamy summer vacation to some of the most pristine destinations around the world. Captured with rich, dynamic color and playful shutter speeds, he will leave you drooling for more.


Velouria Boutique
2205 NW Market Street

Swing by to check out dreamy photography by Portland's Misha Ashton. A self-taught photographer working with 35mm film, her images are printed exactly as they turn out in an alternative developing process, they are not altered in any way. Instead of using Photoshop, Ashton relies on obscure angles and the film developing process to create a unique and altered image. Also, local jewelry designer Loulu joins in with a lovely selection of her handcrafted jewels.


BalMar
5449 Ballard Avenue NW

Although PJ Andrews' immediate influences are Jackson Pollack and Andy Warhol, his animated work comes straight from the source - cartoons and cartoon characters. Believing characters such as Tweety and Captain Caveman to be larger than life, his rendition of these characters is accented with glitter. Though simple to the point of elegant, PJ’s “diamond dust” efforts offer a new dimension to animation. Passionate about pop art, he believes that by applying his techniques to some of the most beloved animation icons in history, these characters are given the superstar appearance they truly deserve.

August ArtWalk Participants

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BalMar
5449 Ballard Avenue NW

Although PJ Andrews' immediate influences are Jackson Pollack and Andy Warhol, his animated work comes straight from the source - cartoons and cartoon characters. Believing characters such as Tweety and Captain Caveman to be larger than life, his rendition of these characters is accented with glitter. Though simple to the point of elegant, PJ’s “diamond dust” efforts offer a new dimension to animation. Passionate about pop art, he believes that by applying his techniques to some of the most beloved animation icons in history, these characters are given the superstar appearance they truly deserve.



La Tienda Folk Art Gallery
2050 NW Market Street

Stop in and make your selection from their new shipment of African sculptures and one-of-a-kind baskets handmade in the Kavango Region of Namibia. Made from palm shoots using exquisite traditional designs, a single basket can take 3-6 weeks to complete.



Venue
5408 22nd Avenue Northwest

Imogene Froward is the creative outlet and brand for Seattle-based artist Sylvie-Marie Drescher. A native New Yorker, Drescher studied fine art at SUNY Purchase and design at Seattle's School of Visual Concepts. Her line that features functional art pieces like night lights and coasters, draws inspiration from the Arts & Crafts movement, as well as from comic art, natural history illustration and textile design.

Hummingbird

June ArtWalk Venues

Venue
5408 22nd Avenue NW
British designer Stuart King is a fine artist and furniture designer/maker who now lives in the Cascade Mountains. With an international reputation for his style and innovative perspective and exhibitions, King has clients around the world. Now add Ballard to this list of locales. His current show, Rocks and Surf, includes an expanded collection of contemporary, fresh acrylic paintings on canvas and board. And who better to paint the range of the ocean’s intense energy than an avid surfer.

Tryptic by Stuart King

BalMar
5449 Ballard Avenue NW
Created in her Pike Place Market studio, these mixed media and abstract paintings embody Brooke Westlund’s vision of spontaneity and living in the present. The colors and textures are thoughtfully applied in order to bring the viewer closer to the nature of her process.

La Tienda Folk Art Gallery
2050 NW Market Street
Will your garden soon be full of flowers? Bring them indoors to showcase in a handcrafted glass vase from La Tienda’s collection created by American craft artists from all over the United States. Included are Eickholt Studios in Ohio, Elodie Holmes of New Mexico, and Robert Held from Vancouver, British Columbia. Perfect filled with your garden treasures, but just as beautiful standing alone.

Kick It Boots & Stompwear
2607 NW Market Street
“Shoecasing” new peep toe to platform shoe paintings by local artist Brenda Joy. Delightfully feminine, colorful and sized at 10” x 10”, they’re the perfect décor for your walk-in closet. (Or anywhere, really.)

Miro Tea
5405 Ballard Avenue NW
Playing off of the philosopher Walter Benjamin’s “dialectical image”, Craig van den Bosch’s current work addresses the dynamics of biology vs. technology and asks whether there will be a harmony between the two as the gap closes.

Dish it up!
5320 Ballard Avenue NW
It’s a “Kitsch on the Rocks” trunk show! Meet Mary Olsen, the Seattle-based gal who makes super cool bar towel sets—perfect for hostess gifts, Father’s Day or just to brighten your barware this summer. Also sample wine Ambassador Nancy’s “Moscato-jito,” a wine based punch with mint ice cubes. Cool!

Filthy Rich of Seattle
5344 Ballard Avenue NW
Truffles, truffles, truffles. A little morsel of delectable goodness. Having owned a bakery known for its delectable desserts, Kyma Czark knows that making a truly delicious dessert is an art form, especially in chocolate. People love chocolate, good chocolate, chocolate that makes you go mmmm… That is why she loves making these truffles. It piques Czark’s creativity and challenges her to come up with new and interesting sweets that people want to savour and enjoy. Just try to stay away.

Source Salon & Spa
5400 Leary Avenue NW
American author/illustrator Ramon Shiloh, born in Northern California, was highly influenced by his mother. Author of Guidance through an Illustrative Alphabet, Shiloh draws his energy, spirit and enthusiasm from his art and poetry.

Kavu
5423 Ballard Avenue NW
Head upstairs to FRY, a fun showroom featuring furniture and artwork that combines modern lines and mountain lifestyles. Unique and handcrafted, these furnishings create a welcoming and warm environment. Off-the-wall styles, peculiar concepts, and fine-tuned craftsmanship—all great for adding some pop to your digs.

The Hi-Life
5425 Russell Avenue NW
With the sun a more frequent visitor, our palates want the tastes of summer. So, try the calamari fry, hickory smoked spareribs or BBQ sliders. Check out the latest group art show and enjoy rockin’ happy hours from 3-6:30 & 10-close!

Root. Integrative Health
2026 NW Market Street
Enjoy vibrant compositions by artist, Bill Zama, while treating your ears to live folksy, bluegrass music by Patchworks. And be sure to say hello to your favorite local health practitioners too!

Horseshoe
5344 Ballard Avenue NW
In Nonesuch Wonder, a series of oil paintings by Nico Lund, the artist ruminates upon archetypal imagery. She incorporates a subdued color palate contrasted with vibrant color to create ethereal landscapes in which a story is unfolding.

Annie’s Art and Frame
2212 NW Market Street
Illustrator David D’Andrea’s work is iconic, dark, intricate and beautiful. His illustrations seethe with sinuous, accomplished line work and intentional rough edges, drawing from a variety of themes. The shelves of his small studio are crammed with dusty books, almanacs, type specimens, crumbling encyclopedias and other esoteric visual influences, all looking as if they had been rescued from a medieval basement. These eclectic influences show in the work—archaic lettering, obsessively detailed renderings of animals, and elements from numerous religions and cultures. This exhibit includes a varied collection of D’Andrea’s work, including original drawings and silkscreen prints. Stop by and meet the artist.

Market Street Shoes
2232 NW Market Street
Graphic artist Andrew Holder lives and works in Los Angeles, not far from his home town of San Diego. Splitting his time between client and personal work, Andrew has exhibited in Sydney, LA, San Diego, San Francisco, Philadelphia, Miami, New York and Tokyo. Now he’s made it to Ballard.

Shakti Vinyasa Yoga
2238 NW Market Street
Daniel Bernunzio exhibits examples of his Birch Series, which depicts stylized intertwining birch tree branches. His medium is acrylic on recycled board, with recycled wooden frames unique to each piece. Bernunzio lives in Ballard where his studio can be found in the backyard.

Haven Salon
5810 24th Avenue NW
Although Jessica F.K. Lambert’s first endeavor in art was as a child in 1983 when she won a fine arts award for a collage piece, she did not return to art making until 1993. Today she works in oil and soft pastels, as well as acrylics and oils. Lambert has always loved color—for her it expresses emotion and contemplation. From abstractions, she’s moved to more realistic renderings. Architecture, objects, loved ones—bits and pieces from her own everyday life have become the subjects of Lambert’s artwork. Color remains at the center of her artwork and the goal is to be fearless through color.

Habitude Salon & Spa
2801 NW Market Street
A Kiwi born in Melbourne, Australia, Brad Strain moved to Seattle in 2002, where he lives with his wife and daughter. Trained in fine art photography, he likes to drink a lot of coffee, make films, paint and make his girls smile. Strain is inspired by the stories that take place in and around his head. Stop in and check out his paintings.


Painting by Brad Strain