Estrella Stern and Link Show At Blowing Sands For June Artwalk

Three creative, vibrant spirits have their work on display this month at Blowing Sands Glass and Laura Frost Gallery: jeweler/silversmith George Estrella and artists Denny Stern and Rory Link.

George Estrella's pieces are evocative of the northwest, with strong natural forms such as water, mountains, whales, and salmon.  

Art by Denny Stern will catch your eye, wake you up, and fill you with the joy of a well-played  song for a spring morning.  

Rory Link's work feels like the spark of revelation made tangible. Honest. Come see them June 14th through July 9th.

Blowing Sands Glass/Laura Frost Gallery
5805 14th Ave NW

Re-Store's 13th Annual Recycled Art Show at Blowing Sands Studio For April Artwalk

Artists all started with the same mission: To bring new life to the discarded.  From that beginning, they have woven, painted, hammered, and sewn to create original works.  

"Movement No. 37" by Bret Lyon 

"Godiva" by Jennifer Kuhns

The pieces range from the whimsical to the sophisticated, intricate to bold, folk art to modern craft to domestic handicraft.  It is an entertaining collection all based on the concept that inspiration is where you find it.

There will be an opening reception as part of the Ballard Artwalk on Saturday April 12, 6-9pm. The exhibit will be on display through May 7th. 

Blowing Sands Studio/Laura Frost Gallery
5805 14th Ave NW

Blowing Sands Glass Studio Seconds Sale

Every February Blowing Sands Glass Studio pulls together the previous year's experiments, samples, and various extras for our annual seconds sale. It fills the gallery with colorful, eclectic shapes reflecting the bright imaginings of the glass artists at work. 

Every pedestal and shelf has something interesting and unique to offer.  A "treasure hunt" show!

Blowing Sands Glass Studio
5805 14th Ave NW

Three Artists Exhibit at Blowing Sands for January Artwalk

Three fine artists share the gallery this month: Julie deRouche with her nature inspired pottery, Sooze bloom deLeon grossman, whose brightly dyed scarves, collage art prints and cards, and fused glass trays and house numbers exhibit her wide range of interests, and Linda Thorson's concrete birdhouses, wall pieces, and bird baths are harbingers of the season to come.

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5805 14th Ave NW

Artists' Showcase at Blowing Sands For December Artwalk

An arts show that showcases the sparkle of glass in the winter—with glasswork by David Smith, Lon Clark, and Karen Sutherland.  The warmth of hand built pottery has been shaped by local artists Larry Halvorsen, with his high contrast black and white ceramics, and work in nature’s green in pottery by Julie deRouche. 

For a bit of brightness outdoors we can thank artist sooze bloom deLeon grossman for her fused glass garden pieces.  And glittering jewelry--wire work by Marilyn Moore!  All local artists!

Blowing Sands Glass Studio
5805 14th Ave NW

Unique Art Pieces to Set Your Autumn Table are Featured at Blowing Sands for the November ArtWalk

                                                                    Gathering at the Table

In fall we share family feasts and warm cups of tea, catch up with old friends, and share around the table.  This month we celebrate the craft of making the table unique and interesting.  Pottery with interesting form and glass with vibrant color; each artisan in this group show has found a way to make the everyday object expressive. 

Glasses by David Smith

Pottery by Emma MacDuff

Blowing Sands Glass Studio
5805 14th Avenue NW

The Encore Carnival Rolls Into Blowing Sands In Time For Saturday's Artwalk

Blowing Sands Glass Studio and Laura Frost Fine Arts Gallery are pleased to present a show by assemblage artist Rhonda Williams-Parent. 

According to Williams-Parent, “This show is a mixture of the follies and the freaks from the vintage carnival scene. I am calling it an encore carnival because all the bits and parts in my assemblages and collages are getting an second opportunity to strut their stuff, as carnival characters.  The fat lady, the fortune teller and the mermaid girl have been created to enable the show to go on, ....again.”

Blowing Sands Glass Studio/Laura Frost Fine Arts Gallery
5805 14th Ave NW

Prolekult III Mixed Media Show To Open At Blowing Sands During Artwalk

Local artists working in a variety of mediums are celebrated in this group show.  Laurette Chasse will bring in her collages, Nat Gibbons his paintings, and Carla Madrigal and Danny Mansmith their embroidery.  There are also sculptures by Jordan Miller and Alexis Ortiz, collaged contemporary cassone by Heather Swain, and a painted ukulele by Dalton Webb. 

Opening night will feature a special performance by the Ukadelics 7pm-8pm. 
The Ukadelics are Jeff Cook, Kevin Wilson, Jeff Ringer, Craig Kuehnert, Charlene Hall, Rick Araluce, Marne Cohen-Vance, Lisa Bellero and Julie Miller.  This talented group met by working together at the various theatre scene shops in the Seattle area over the years. They formed the band 7 years ago to play at the annual luau of a couple that was also part of the theatre community and we have been playing ever since. They entertain as a Tiki Band,  playing a range of songs from Martin Denny and Elvis Presley to Annette Funicello and late thirties songs like the songs of Andy Iona. 

Blowing Sands Glass Studio/Laura Frost Fine Art Gallery
5805 14th Ave NW

Invisible Adventures: A Story in Art & Poetry By Cynthia Heino Smith On View at Blowing Sands for the July ArtWalk

Paper collage, acrylics, wire, and watercolors—art in a range of mediums each with a corresponding poem: The concept of this show is that while each piece stands alone artistically, the whole of the show is connected through a character’s story.  This is a show to read your way through while on a summer’s art walk. 

Fox on Julie's Door

Elemental

  Opening July 13th.  Show continues through August 7th.

Blowings Sands

5805 14th Avenue

Design, Mathematics, Fabrication: Bonnevie Sculpture at Blowing Sands in June

Karlito Bonnevie's artwork often takes the form of beautiful furnishings with a subtle mathematical influence.

 "I love to design stuff - it allows my creative juices to flow.
I love to use and apply mathematics - it keeps me in touch with the universe.
I love to build stuff in metal - it's extremely focusing and surprisingly forgiving.

Ultimately, one must answer the question - why do we make art? Ah, who cares? Just make it!"
Please come see pieces-to-redesign-your-living room-around at Blowing Sands Glass/Laura Frost Fine Arts.

Extra for artwalk! Special one-night-only trunk show of metal and glass pieces by accomplished artist Lon Clark.

Blowing Sands
5805 14th Ave NW

Doriane Nieburgs Blends Mediums at Blowing Sands for May Artwalk

Doriane Nieburgs adds texture and feeling to the art of felting. Her felted wool vessels have basketry rims and natural embellishments such as beads, feathers, and twigs.  

The show includes her pastel drawings related to her felted vessel designs. Together they demonstrate the transformation from one art form to another, as well as what happens in that transformation from a 3-dimensional object to a more personal 2-dimensional drawing. 

Blowing Sands

5805 14th Ave NW

Discarded Materials Brought to Life at Blowing Sands in April

The artists showing at Blowing Sands Glass Studio in April all started with the same mission: To bring new life to the discarded. From that beginning, they have bent, painted, welded, and sewn to create original works.

Bounce by Julia Haack

Nelson by Emma MacDuff

Dream Fishes by Rik Nelson

The pieces range from the whimsical to the sophisticated, intricate to bold, folk to modern to domestic handicrafts. It is an entertaining collection all based on the concept that inspiration is where you find it.

Blowing Sands
5805 14th Ave NW

During the March ArtWalk, Visit Blowing Sands Glass Studio and Find Some Art to Enliven Your Home and Garden

Annual Garden Art Show

Garden Pond Floats, by Lon Clark

This month we are looking to spring for inspiration with our annual show of Garden Art.  This year’s show features work by Janet Fagan, Mary Anne Nagy, sooze bloom deLeon grossman, and David Smith.  A display of paintings and prints, glass yard art and vases bright and inviting as those first crocus buds that are just now coming up!

Blowing Sands Glass Studio

5805 14th Avenue NW

Surprises Abound! Stop By Blowing Sands this Saturday For Their Annual Seconds Sale

~ Annual Seconds Sale ~

 Have you ever wanted a peek inside an artist’s storage cupboards?  Look through their shelves of experiments, uncover that row of expertly matched extras, sort through a basket of pieces as mysterious and intriguing as an unfinished symphony?  Blowing Sands Glass’ seconds sale is just such an opportunity.  Glass pieces from the collections of David Smith, Karen Sutherland, Charles Friedman will be on sale (just in time for Valentine’s Day!)

 

 

Blowing Sands Glass Studio

5805 14th Avenue NW

For the Month of January, Y Home, A Pop Art Installation by MK Barr will be Showing at Blowing Sands Glass Studio

Y HOME

a pop art installation by MK Barr

A playful, colorful gulp of fizzy water with new perspectives of home, including sculpture, painting, architectural design and more.  Don't forget your sunglasses!
 

MK Barr is a multi-disciplinary artist and holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Interior Design.  Recently, she directed the inspirational documentary called “Painted in the Desert.”   She has worked in the interior, architecture field as a design director, designer and computer designer, taught interior design at a local college, shown her art work in galleries on the west coast, published multiple books including her illustrated tale, “Coral, Koko & Ponch: An Inner Adventure”, and created “Seattle Local Artist Cards,” highlighting the work of fellow northwest creators. Her other film projects have ranged from animated shorts to music videos and object-animation creations. Her collaborative work with other artists across genres is an inspiring adventure in reclaiming the playful wonder of life.

  Blowing Sands

5805 14th Avenue NW

Now at Blowing Sands Glass Studio, Crocheted Gifts by Betty Alice and Glass Work by Karen Sutherland

Artists Karen Sutherland and Betty Alice are in the gallery with their traditional craft work. 

Betty Alice’s crocheted gifts are warm and comforting.

 

Karen’s blown glass pieces include vases and bowls, paperweights, wall décor, and holiday ornaments.  Her work often features warm earthy tones or deep jewel hues and contemporary symmetrical forms.

  


Blowing Sands Glass Studio
5805 14th Avenue NW

Fledgling: Three Young Seattle Artists Are Featured at Blowing Sands Glass Studio/Laura Frost Fine Arts Gallery for October

                                           

                                        Fledgling

Realitatem

 
 

A collection of paintings, drawings, ceramics, photographs, and steam punk created by young Seattle-area artists Emma MacDuff, Ivy MacDuff, and Miranda Shook. 

Blowing Sands Glass Studio

5805 14th Avenue NW

Multi-Media Show Taking Place at Blowing Sands for the Month of September

Curator/ artist Laurette Chasse is putting together a multi-media event for this month's artwalk.

X Yes “endemos” by Nat Gibbons

Visual arts on display will include her fabric and collage book art, painting and drawings by Nat Gibbons, and a fabric figure by Jackie and Heather Lamont. Also scheduled are screenings of films by Andrew Birchall, Summer Mathews, a film/glass installation by Polly Cook, and live music by the venerable Dave Harmonson.



Blowing Sands Glass Studio
805 14th Ave NW 

Blowing Sands Presents the Vivid Acrylics of Tony Scauzillo-Golden

Tony Scauzillo-Golden is a painter of vivid acrylics.  His bold colors, visionary skyscapes, and thought provoking portraits of our mind’s selves are intense and alive.   “He has traveled all over North America and Europe seeking artistic experiences and adventure. International travel, art, music, filming, photography, architecture and visual designs are his passions.  Called a visionary artist by friends and family, his art works have been exhibited numerous times around Seattle since 1996."

"Tony attended the University of Washington from 1996 to 2001 earning an honors level B.A. majoring in art history and architecture. From 2003-2005 TSG worked in recruitment support at Cornish College of the Arts and audited design courses in web design, design for fabrication, and 3D Maya animation.
In 2010-2011, Tony returned to the UW and completed a graduate level professional certificate in User Centered Design (UCD) in the Human Centered Design & Engineering (HCDE) department. While researching UCD, Tony presented his original Spective Ideation concept at the 2011 HCDE Open House along with his Spective Colour UI/UX design. In the Spring of 2011, Tony lead a group of human-computer interaction (HCI) seniors on an independent UCD project taking his Spective Colour UI/UX and getting user feedback on current industry standard color systems.
On the creative side, TSG stays active in visual arts, multi-media, indie film, poetry, writing, public improv art and progressive politics. On the more adventurous side, TSG is an avid mountain bike enthusiast and outdoorsmen. Tony grew up in Colorado and learned to love Nature playing in the sublime backyard that is the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains.
TSG has hiked backcountry in Canyonlands and other national parks across the United States and lived off the Colorado River in 2005 while traveling for his American West Identity Quest (AWIQ). With survival training from his dad (graduate of USAFA & retired Air Force Officer), Tony is comfortable in any environment whether it be on a rustic dirt trail, on the backside
of a mountain, deep in the wilderness, in the desert, staying in improv shelters and tents,
or sleeping under the stars, T can handle any situation.”


Blowing Sands Glass Studio
5805 14th Avenue NW

 

Poverty Bay Artists Show in June at Blowing Sands

The Poverty Bay Artists are a group of talented local painters founded by artist Jim Matthew. 

This group show has a breadth of invention—with abstracts and realistic pieces—many reflecting the influence of the Pacific Northwest.


Blowing Sands Gallery
5805 14th Ave NW