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

Many Artists, Many Talents Showing at BallardWorks for June's ArtWalk

BallardWorks
2856 NW Market Street

Josh Miles Showing at Kiss Cafe in July

Growing up with a sketch pad and a television, superheroes and video games were and still are an
essential part of my life. Every day I try and do my part to make someones day. However, when I find
some down time, I retreat to the studio to unleash my imagination on to a canvas.
Thus, I try not only in my day to day routine, but through my art to convince my
audience to embrace their inner child and laugh at least once a day.

-Josh Miles



Kiss Cafe
2817 NW Market Street

Seattle Creative Arts Joins the Ballard ArtWalk this July

Seattle Creative Arts will be featuring the work of Stani Meredith.

Stani's approach to painting is best described as "serious play."  

Her paintings bring to life on canvas a world where romanticism and visual poetry join with the urban edge of modern sensibility.  

 

Her techniques include the use of multiple layers, adding and veiling forms and color, balancing and mixing textural organic backgrounds with shapes, marks and lines.  Stani uses primarily acrylics, which she finds an ideal medium for the application of various experimental techniques.

Born in Burgas, Bulgaria, Stani moved to the US at the age of 19 and currently resides in Seattle.

She studied at the Art Institute of Seattle, privately with Diane Reincke and holds a Master's degree from St. Martin's University.  Stani is a co-founder of Mind Unwind Affiliate and a painting instructor for several painting and creativity programs including Painting on the Vine.  Stani is a member of the International Society of Acrylic Painters.

Seattle Creative Arts Center

2601 NW Market Street

Savour Presents the Work of Sarah Ghanooni for the July ArtWalk

From an early age I would look through the art books and be captivated by the colors and movement within the pictures. Monet, Van Gogh, and Picasso were artists who inspired me and influenced my impressionistic style.

 I come from a diverse background of Mexican and Middle Eastern heritage, and that is part of the reason my art and style has so much variety.

 

I have always been drawn to bold colors and bright lights, which is evident within my work. I use very broad brushstrokes and try not to get caught up in all the little details. Through the brushstrokes of paint I can express what I cannot always say.  Website: www.sarahghanooni.com

Savour
2242 NW Market Street

Paratii Craft Bar Joins July ArtWalk

We Are Way More Than Just a Bar

There are only two art forms that touch all senses.  Cooking and love making.

Real love making.  So intense it makes you feel like having a baby with the love of your life.  It is a daily celebration of giving life.

Cooking, when your heart & soul are into it, the whole experience of preparing the meal and having it with friends, loved ones, guests is also pure passion and a daily celebration of what keeps us alive.

Both, well exercised, make us happy and humble by reminding us of our finitude.  By giving us the zest to live intensely.  They are both a feast for the senses.  The scents, the sounds, images, flavors and textures…all of them…

“Paratii: Food and Drinks Infused with Passion!”

Paratii Craft Bar
5463 Leary Avenue Northwest

indi chocolate and Chocolate Maker Erin Andrews Sweeten the Ballard ArtWalk for the First Time in July

indi chocolate LLC specializes in delicious dark chocolate made in small batches from the beans we personally source from Honduras.  Join chocolate maker Erin Andrews and bring out your inner artist with your own customized box surrounding an indi chocolate bar.

Don’t forget to get your chocolate on too.  indi chocolate also makes chocolate body care, including chocolate lotions, lip balms and sugar scrub.

indi chocolate is a small, family owned business that makes our chocolate right here in Ballard.  indi chocolate loves working with our customers on special orders to make chocolate as individual as you are.


indi chocolate
2325 1/2 NW Market Street (entrance on Shilshole)