Erika Laureano Jewelry Featured at Venue for August ArtWalk

Venue this month is featuring the newest collection of jewelry artist Erika Laureano - a combination of ancient bronze and oxidized sterling silver. Within the line you will find stacking rings, earrings, bangles and necklaces both long and short. The marrying of the two metals creates an organic look, while the color combination of black and gold radiates sophistication, grace and elegance. This new collection complements her existing Patin Resin Collection that features organic colors that surface through the patina process as well as pieces of glass and bronze embedded in the resin.


Venue
5408 22nd Avenue NW

Leslie Ulrich Featured at Blowing Sands Gallery August 8

In the words of the artist, Leslie Ulrich:

“Patch Worked Series”

The act of sewing colors of fabric together to create pattern is an old and worthy act traditionally done by women out of necessity- some say a “labor of love” to keep families warm when they sleep.  I have always been attracted to patch work maybe because my mother is a quilter and I grew up surrounded by color and pattern.  As a child I remember making projects of 9-square patch work pillows and I also took needlepoint lessons.  The act of arranging color into patterns is my passion.  I am most influenced by the African-American tradition of multiple pattern quilts.  The quilts are usually divided into blocks of a repeat pattern; however each block is uniquely interpreted and rarely contains straight lines.  These quilts exemplify the West African principle of protective multiple patterning.  Evil spirits would have to decode the complex mixture of many patterns before they could do any harm to the user.  The idea of a physical quilt used for spiritual protection has influenced me greatly. 

 “Patch Worked”  is an ongoing series of work that explores and celebrates color and pattern created from an everyday object.  I paint brown paper, cut it and sew it back together in interpretive unique patterns.   I use recycled paper bags because it is a way to recycle the paper and “make something from nothing” a theme that has inspired my art making.   This work is a contemporary look at the traditional craft of patchwork.

My paper balls are a reflection and influence of Japanese culture and an appreciation of a simple object made beautiful.   In Japan paper is a national treasure.  Many objects, especially those for children, are made from paper like kites, fans, and even paper balloons.   Paper is temporary material that brings play and beauty to one’s life.  

 Leslie Ulrich's work will be shown along with pieces by glass artists Scott Darlington and Patricia Davidson August 8th - October 7th.

Blowing Sands Glass Studio

5805 14th Avenue NW

Reverse Glass Paintings at Robert Madsen Gallery in August

The reverse glass paintings by Evan Peterson are on show for the August 8 ArtWalk. These paintings are produced with the collaboration of photographer Bob Fink.

Robert Madsen Gallery
5448 Shilshole Avenue NW

SeafoodFest Second Saturday ArtWalk is On July 11

Time to celebrate all things Ballard. It's SeafoodFest, it's Second Saturday ArtWalk, and Warren is smokin' that salmon. High summer in Seattle. Get out and enjoy.

Lina Raymond Back on Ballard Avenue for July 11th ArtWalk

Salmon Bay from Fremont Peak

Ballard's own Lina Raymond is hanging again on Ballard Avenue at Horseshoe. (Her art, that is!) Her newest work, Salmon Bay from Fremont Peak, is there along with new abstracts and some favorites from her Ballard Avenue series. See a progression of photos made during the painting of this newest work on her Facebook page.

Horseshoe
5344 Ballard Avenue NW
Lina Raymond

Exotic Snacks, Pottery & SeafoodFest at Miew Foods Asian Pantry for July 11th ArtWalk

On Saturday night in Ballard we will host not only some of the best local artists, but also some of the most exotic snacks from Asia. The brands we carry have never been introduced to the US market and your taste buds may help to bring one small company across the ocean and onto store shelves. Come join us with an open mind and adventurous taste buds.

Miew Foods Asian Pantry
5309 22nd Avenue NW

Photographer Andy Porter at the Bergschrund in July

Andy Porter began his love of photography and the outdoors when, at the age of 16, he completed a month-long Outward Program in the Sawtooth Wilderness of Idaho. Since then he has hitchhiked many miles, criss-crossing the US; trekked in the Andes; lived in the steppes of Siberia and now makes his home in Skagit County. Andy’s work has been featured in many magazines and publications including the book, “The North Cascades - Finding Beauty and Renewal in the Wild Nearby.” You can see his work at www.AndyPorterImages.com

The Bergschrund/NW Peaks Brewing

4818 17th Avenue NW