Member Directory

Richard Hacker is an author and artist living and working in Seattle, Washington after living many years in Austin, Texas. Before moving to Seattle in 2009, he worked in management and leadership development in healthcare and became an intrument-rated private pilot. He is the author of six novels, the latest a humorous sci-fi novel, The Bifurcation of Dungsten Crease. The artist created watercolor illustrations for Robert Bode’s children’s book, How to Find Yourself, and a book of poetry, Crickets and Commas. He works primarily in oil.

Artist Bio Mimi is a self-taught, Seattle-area mixed-media artist who began painting just one year ago. What started as a personal and therapeutic creative outlet has quickly grown into a passion for painting, making, experimenting, and transforming everyday materials into original works of art. Her approach is intuitive and exploratory. She works with bold color, texture, collage, abstract forms, photography, found objects, and repurposed materials while continuing to discover and develop her artistic voice. Upcycling is an important part of her practice. Old canvases, previously used frames, recycled materials, leather jackets, and unexpected objects can all become surfaces for something new. She is drawn to the idea of transformation—seeing possibility and beauty in something that might otherwise be overlooked or discarded. Right now, Mimi is especially inspired by the vibrant color, energy, and visual storytelling found in Caribbean art and artists; wolves, which she identifies with as her spirit animal; flowers and botanical forms; sacred geometry; and the beauty, shape, texture, and presence of large, magnificent Afros. These influences appear in her work through color, pattern, symbolism, organic shapes, portraiture, and experimentation. Art-making is also deeply therapeutic for Mimi. Creating gives her a place to decompress, reflect, process emotions, and become completely absorbed in working with her hands. The experience of making the artwork can be every bit as important as the finished piece. Only a year into painting, she embraces being a beginner rather than trying to hide it. Her practice is about curiosity, experimentation, learning, and giving herself permission to create without being confined by traditional rules or a single artistic style.

Milla Petrova is a Seattle-based contemporary visual artist born in the former Soviet Union. Working in oil, acrylic, and pencil, she reinterprets the iconography of her childhood through the lens of contemporary life, layering inherited symbols with the imagery of surveillance, biology, protest, and technology. Realistic in execution and emotional in essence, her work explores memory, identity, and human vulnerability.

PA - 30years, NYC - 20years, Seattle Area - 6years. Aquired a chronic illness along the way. Artist, Writer, Tattoo. Living the best I can. Open to conversations.

Hi. My name is Scot Briscoe. I am a reasonably fine dabbler in fine art, drawing and a practitioner of creative expression. Trained as an illustrator at Utah State University.

Krista O'Halpin holds a BFA in Visual Communication from SCAD and is a multidisciplinary artist living and working in Seattle Washington. Her work is a distinctive blend of dark, bold, and familiar elements from folklore that is often used to focus on dismantling analytical and systemic patterns where unfairness resides. Krista draws heavily from her own personal experiences with trauma, mental health struggles, a natural curiosity and appreciation for things often overlooked. Using a wide variety of mediums from illustration, printmaking, design, embroidery, photography to explore empathy, connection, and the human condition.

Jessica Nash is a mixed media artist based in Fall City, Washington, creating work inspired by the wild edges and quiet rhythms of the Pacific Northwest. Born and raised in Alaska, she carries a lifelong connection to nature, movement, and creative exploration. After years in health care and a long season of creative experimentation, Jessica found her enduring artistic home in painting. Her mixed media practice blends intuition, layered color, and organic forms, echoing the landscapes and lived experiences that continue to shape her work. She lives in Washington with her husband, their two young boys, and a lively mix of pets. Balancing family life with her studio practice, Jessica draws steady inspiration from time outdoors—hiking, exploring, and cooking for the people she loves.

Michael holds a fine arts degree in Sculpture from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. After a decade working as an independent sculptor and jeweler, he transitioned into digital graphic art and medical technology, launching a 20-year career as a software product manager, patent holder, and startup co-founder. His industry expertise led to featured appearances on MythBusters and a Discovery Channel documentary. Following a final decade of organizational leadership in the nonprofit sector, Michael returned to his studio practice in 2024. Today, he channels his passion for cultural diversity and our shared human experience into evocative mixed-media creations.

39 • navy veteran • life long self taught artist • I currently work with acrylics and ink, but work with other types of mediums.

My name is Arthur! I am a nonbinary freelance illustrator. My works revolve around animals, nature, death, and spirituality.

Inspiring antiques and second hand things become the "Actors" in my studio. I also collage & paint in a whimsical style, with loads of color & pattern.

Very small artist, just starting out in Seattle, WA. I’m looking for a community to connect with and find resources through. I’m 20, halfway through college, with a needs-improvement portfolio. Advice, critique, anything is loved and appreciated.

Dmitri Ivanov of dmitriivanovart.com is a passionate contemporary Seattle artist, creating stunning original paintings, intricate drawings, hand-drawn digital art, as well as other types of art, involving different types mediums. His work is a reflection of his unique vision of the world, blending intuition and imagination to bring life to his creations. With a commitment to authenticity and creativity, Dmitri Ivanov Art aims to share the beauty of art with the Seattle art scene and the rest of the world. Dmitri Ivanov is widely recognized for his hyper-intricate pen-and-ink illustrations that blend cosmic exploration with botanical surrealism. His distinct approach to world-building separates his art from traditional science fiction illustrators. Operating out of the Pacific Northwest, his unique identity is defined by several core elements: High-Contrast Stippling and Line Work - The foundation of Ivanov’s style relies on painstaking, microscopic ink application. Instead of relying on digital gradients, he generates depth, shadow, and cosmic textures using dense stippling (dot-work) and cross-hatching. This gives his illustrations an organic, hand-etched texture reminiscent of 19th-century engravings, even when depicting highly futuristic subjects. The "Space Garden" Concept - While most sci-fi art frames outer space as cold and metallic, Ivanov’s signature thematic universe introduces interplanetary botany. He routinely places astronauts, moons, and spaceships alongside massive, swirling celestial mushrooms, terrariums, blooming flora, and winding vines. This surreal mashup frames cosmic exploration as a form of cosmic gardening or eco-futurism. Sub-Aquatic Cosmic Surrealism - Ivanov frequently merges the imagery of the deep ocean with deep space. His portfolio features iconic images of deep-space octopuses floating past planets, alongside astronauts navigating alien worlds that behave like coral reefs. This thematic crossover emphasizes the parallel mysteries between Earth's uncharted oceans and the edge of the universe. Multi-Disciplinary Flexibility - Beyond the black-and-white ink work that serves as his social media hallmark under @dmitri_ivanov_art, he is a highly versatile creator. He intentionally experiments across different mediums, fluidly translating his high-concept fantasy and surrealist aesthetics into physical paintings and sculptures. Dmitri’s artworks can be found in private collections across the Pacific Northwest. Dmitri's portfolio can be viewed on his website: dmitriivanovart.com

Cathy Braasch is an artist, architect, and educator. She is the principal of Braasch Architecture and was an associate teaching professor in Penn State’s Department of Architecture. Her research interests include foundational design pedagogy and diversifying participants in the built environment. She founded the Robert Reed Drawing Workshops, celebrating the pioneering educator and artist, the first and until recently only tenured Black professor at the Yale School of Art. Braasch Architecture’s work consists of commercial and residential projects, emphasizing flexibility. Previously, she worked at Stoss Landscape Urbanism, Stephen Yablon Architect, and Della Valle Bernheimer. She began the Daily Drawing series in 2014 and has exhibited iterations of the work in 2017, 2019, and 2025. She received a Master of Architecture at Harvard’s Graduate School of Design and a Bachelor of Arts at Yale in painting and printmaking. She relocated to Seattle in January 2025.

Washington-based multidisciplinary artist Vincent Keele employs bold color, rhythm, and texture to create a sense of movement across a range of abstract expressionist and symbolic figurative works. Keele’s work retells the rich history of African Americans, bringing back phenomenal people and places that have been misplaced, forgotten or unknown. He uses various techniques, from traditional to contemporary, to portray his visual narratives. Keele was born in Los Angeles, California where his passion for art began very early. His first influences of art came from a complete course of art books passed on to him by his mother, artist Mary M. Scott, an alumnus of the Art Institute of Chicago. With these materials, he learned to see and produce art in a wide variety of methods. Keele is a self-taught artist whose work is underpinned by meticulous compositional planning and a deep appreciation for art history and his signature Rhythm Writing technique. His attention to these historical and artistic influences manifest at every level of his work. African American experiences are essential in the creation of Keele’s bold paintings and you can find diverse motifs from all around the African continent. Keele’s work has been showcased in numerous countries around the world and featured on Fox TV.

professional flutist, certified yoga instructor & artist. creating w| oil paint, acrylic, charcoal & bas-relief. creating healing art & music for survivors of trauma.

Kirkland Arts Center was founded as the Creative Arts League in 1962 by artists and citizens interested in providing local opportunities in the arts and preserving a Kirkland landmark, the Peter Kirk Building. For over 60 years, KAC has owned and maintained this historic structure and transformed it into an exhibition gallery, community arts studios, and classrooms serving students of all ages and skill levels.

Brenno Kenji studied drawing under Steve Huston, Karl Gnass, Glenn Vilppu, Kevin Chen, and Glen Orbik, and painting under Mian Situ, Sunny Apinchapong, and Sean Cheetham.