Come check out the Capitol Hill arts walk tonight all over the neighborhood. Get a map and list of venues at http://blitzcapitolhill.com. A pre-walk gathering with information and entertainment starts at SCCC plaza @ 6pm. Also, stop by CHS sponsor Healeo to see work by photographer Holly Hadfield and pick up a free CHS crow button.
Here is a quick preview of two of the artists you will see tonight. Below, you’ll find a complete roster of tonight’s activities and a link to download an arts walk map.
Jess Level
For the past 10 years, Jess Level has been painting, learning and exploring what he calls the “social freak show” of Spanish culture. Trained in Spain, in the cities of Savannah and Caceres, Level describes his paintings as “the result of immersion in that weird and beautifully complicated land.” Level’s paintings depict everything from a clown and the Last Supper to the arched windows of Spain.
Level lived in Capitol Hill on Thomas st, but recently moved to South Seattle. Ultimately, however, Level plans to retreat back to his influences, and return to Spain for good. He does invite anyone along for the journey, as there is plenty of room at the house he stays in, he says.
Jess Level will be featured at the City Home Store at 511 E. Pike @ Belmont.
Andrea Huysing
With an art showing booked every month, wedding and headshot gigs, and her photos featured on album covers, one would think Andrea Huysing is a full time professional photographer. However, as a Seattle Web developer, Huysing simply finds passion and peace behind the lens.
Huysing has been taking pictures her entire life, but it wasn’t until a friend suggested she create a Flickr account that her photography career took off from the comments and ratings on her photographs. Requests started rolling in and Huysing had her first show. Two years later, she is still taking pictures but continues to consider photography a hobby. “It’s an escape for me,” she said. “I don’t want photography to ever become something that I dread.”
Her current project, “Life in Color,” depicts the “shapes, pieces and parts” of the everyday in bold colors. Huysing does not consider her photography to be complex and admits to using a simple point and shoot camera for most of her pieces. “You can still create beautiful art without the latest and greatest camera,” she said.
Andrea Huysing will be featured at Office Nomads at 1617 Boylston Ave.
Here is a complete roster of tonight’s showings and walk-related activities:
15th Ave
North Hill Bakery
518 15th Ave E | 206-325-9007
Coastal Kitchen
429 15th Avenue E | 206-322-3287 | www.seattle-eats.com/coastalkitchen
Red Chair Salon
324 15th Ave. E #104 | 206-922-2427 | www.redchairrocks.com
Daniel Dean Johnston: Acrylic paintings on light boxes. Artist Website: www.phantomspaceship.com
Pike and Pine East of Broadway
Healeo
1530 15th Ave. | 206-453-5066 | www.healeo.com
Holly Hadfield Photographer – of flowers, cactus and succulents. Offering free samples of vegan hemp soft serve.
Electric Tea Garden
1402 E. Pike St. | 206-329-5461 | www.oseao.com
Afterparty with a dance floor and DJ
Porchlight Coffee
1515 14th Ave. | 206-329-5461 | porchlightcoffee.blogspot.com
Mandy Blouin: intagilio prints
Whimsy Home Decor
1535 14th Ave. | 206-324-4679 | www.whimsyhomedecor.com
A collection of oil paintings by Jeanette Jones that explore and unpack complex subjects in a pattern of color and form
Bootyland
1317 E. Pine | www.bootylandkids.com
We are having a series of Vampire mermaids created by child artist SailorHank co-hort of Miss Oblivious.
The Copper Vine
1315 E Piner St | 206-351-1941| www.thecoppervine.com
Mr. Wesner’s paintings are small bright patches of color. These cheerful and whimsical pieces are painted directly onto wooden plaques and lacquered so they can be hung indoors or in a garden. Each appears to be a view from a window onto a Seattle neighborhood scene.
Aria Salon & Spa
1318 B. E. Pine St | 206-568-3545 | www.ariasalon.com
Retrofit Home
1419 12th Ave | www.retrofithome.com
Karl Addison: mixed media.
“Give Up” is a show of new works by Karl using ghost drawings as a way to relax into the concept of giving up. Not in an negative manner, but rather as a step in letting go.
Bluebird Ice Cream and Tea Room
Jennifer Culp and Allison Chopick: Birds in Mixed Media
Throwbacks NW
1205 e pike st #1D | 206-402-4855 | www.throwbacksnw.com
“The Wor d is Flat” Featuring works by screen print artist Matthew Henri and painter artist Robert Garcia. [not to map editor: the space between “r”and “d” in the title is intentional]. DJ beats from Mark M, Lafayette, Biran Lyons, and Kadeejah Streets.
The Wildrose Bar
1021 E Pike St. | 206-324-9210 | www.myspace.com/wildroseseattle
Atlas Clothing
1419 10th Ave. | 206-323-0503 | www.atlasclothing.net
Jason Powell: Acrylic and oil on wood panel.
Bright, satirical paintings that will both repel and pull you in simultaneously. Reminiscent of R. Crumb’s lewd underground comix and sure to set your brain buzzing.
Artist Website: www.jasonpowellart.com
Music performances by local band Mess Kit.
The Sew People Experiment
1216 10th Ave #3 (in the Pound Gallery)
Caffe Vita Coffee Roasting Co.
1005 E Pike St | 206-709-4440 | www.caffevita.com
Amy Smith: Photography
A world traveller, Amy Smith brings a unique creative vision to her photography of people and the beauty of ordinary things. She strives for her work to represent simple creativity and the loveliness of the everyday.
www.amysmithdesign.com
Vermillion
1508 11th Ave | www.vermillionseattle.com
Troy Gua. Photo-based portraits. “Do You See Me?” is a collection of challenging new work which alludes to the struggle for self expression and individuality. The series of large scale photo-based portraits are of people instrumental in Troy’s quest for notoriety, including artist/entrepreneur Greg Lundgren & SAM Gallery’s Barbara Shaiman.
Grey Gallery & Lounge
1512 11th Avenue | 206-325-5204 | greygalleryandlounge.com
Brad Biancardi: 2-dimensional, oil, acrylic and collage on canvas.
“This Bike Deserves a Painting” is a site-specific installation and will include elements of 2D, 3D, sound and audience participation.
In the lounge it is the same as June: Greg Boudreau
Hugo House
1634 11th Ave. | 206-322-7030 | www.hugohouse.org
B-BAM
907 E Pike St. | 206-329-0499 | www.b-bam.com
Retail Therapy
905 E Pike St. | 206-324-4092 | www.ineedretailtherapy.com
Paula Fletcher – clothing. Trunk show with all new one-of-akind peices by Dumbclothing. www.dumbclothing.com
Pike and Pine West of Broadway
Fetherston Gallery
818 E Pike St. | 206-322-9440 | www.fetherstongallery.com
Cathy Sarkowsky – colors, ink and thread. Sarkowsky explores the paradigm shifts that are affecting the world due to the effects of the economic crisis, environmental struggles, and the globalization of the world
NORTHERN LIGHTS – Seven Alaska artists’ collective works are influenced by an extreme environment and include metal sculpture, wood cuts, feather-light paper sculptures, paintings, and constructions.
Office Nomads
1617 Boylston Ave. | 206-323-6500 | www.officenomads.com
Andrea Huysing. Photography.
See Andrea’s beautiful colorful photography on display in the coworking space on Boylston. http://www.andreadesigns.com/.
ROSEBUD
719 E. Pike St. | 206-323-6636 | www.rosebud-restaurant.com
We’re delighted to present Rosebud’s very own Michael Brady as the artist whose work will adorn the walls of the bar during July. Michael’s close-range photographs will have you guessing.
Babeland Open ‘til 9pm
707 E. Pike St | 206-328-2914| www.babeland.com/events
Crystal Barbre – Oil Paintings on board and canvas
Her paintings are a commentary on the role of women in society as sexual fantasies while also celebrating the powerful force of female sexuality.
City Home Store
511 E Pike Street @ Belmont | www.city-home-store.moonfruit.com
Jess Level and Lorie Ransom.
Jess Level provides rich and telling depictions of Spain, a culture that many have seen, and wish to remember. http://www.jlevel.blogspot.com. Lori Ransom, influenced by memories of Disney and Looney Tunes punctuated by weekly Catholic masses, captures moments which portray some meaningful but mysterious interaction.
The Feed Bag
516 East Pike Street | 206-322-5413 | www.feedbagonline.com
Uncle Elizabeth’s
1123 Pike Street | 206-381-1600
Artist: Mike Capp Medium: acryllic on canvas, mixed media Mike Capp is a talented artist whose style roams between the absurdly realistic and the raw primitivity of a child.
Bauhaus Books and Coffee
301 E Pine St. | www.bauhauscoffee.net Christian Shaw – oil paintings. “Age of Innocence”
Warren Knapp Gallery
1530 Melrose Ave. | 206-381-3335 | www.warrenknapp.com
Warren Knapp is a west coast artist & designer who has lived and worked in Seattle, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. In his Seattle Studio, the artist vigorously explores a spectrum of themes, composing each painting as an expression of his creativity and imagination.
Bluebottle Art Gallery
415 East Pine St. | 206-325-1592 | www.bluebottleart.com
Matthew Porter: Acrylic paint on wood. Rock ‘n’ roll Suicide (Part Two) A seriously rockin’ collection of Monkey World portraits. This show features a star-studded line up of musical royalty from the past 50 years. Everyone from Adam Ant and Elvis to Slash and Jimmy Hendrix.
Olive and Boylston
Bus Stop
1552 Olive Way E | 206-965-8952 | www.dumbeyes.com
PENETRATION: an Art Walk After After Party Featuring Kaleidoscopic Audio and Visuals by Dumb Eyes
9pm – 2am
Starbucks
1600 E Olive Way | 206-568-5185 | www.starbucks.com
Sergio Gonzalez: Surreal watercolor landscapes, Historical Landmarks and symbolism.
B & O Espresso
204 Belmont Ave E Seattle | 206-322-5028
Happy Hour drink specials, DJ and Art
Cafe Metropolitain
1701 E Olive Way | 206-324-0771 | www.cafemetropolitain.com
Eric Dyer: Feelings of anger, joy, frustration, or thoughts beyond words in combinations of Oils, Acrylics, and spray paint. Artist website: www.Dyer-art.com
Vino Verite
208 Boylston Ave. | 206-324-0324 | www.vinoverite.com
Wine tasting with Prejas Cellars. Art by Airin Hail in oil, Acrylic and mixed media. “Sprits” is a collection of wild, surreal, and narrative images which are stimulating and seethingly feminine. Artist website: www.nest.carbonmade.com
The Birdhouse
225 Boylston Ave E | 206-883-6388 | www.nest.carbonmade.com
Video installation and DJ-ing by Raja Art, live painting by Airin Hail. www.nest.carbonmade.com
North Capitol Hill
ArtHaus Boutique Condominiums + Gallery
735 Federal Avenue E. | 206-579-3454 | www.makinghistorymodern.com
Harem
618 Broadway E. | 206-329-0228 | www.seattleharem.com
Seattle Asian Art Museum
1400 East Prospect St. | 206-654-3100 | www.seattleartmuseum.org
23rd Ave
The Bottleneck Lounge
2328 E Madison St. | 206-323-1098 | www.bottlenecklounge.com
Thomas Street
Thomas Street Bistro
421 E Thomas St. | 206-307-9131 | www.thomasstbistro.com/
Thomas Street P-Patch
1010 Thomas St.
Visit the Thomas Street P-Patch during the arts walk and sample freshly squeezed lemonade with lemon balm, and sugar snap peas, while they last. See where a number of local artists seek their inspiration; many flowers are in bloom at the moment! P-Patch gardeners will be on hand out to answer your queries.
For a list of all participating businesses, go to the Blitz Capitol Hill Website or download the July map.
