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Matthew Holloway is a Seattle-based artist. He studied painting at The Ohio State University. He established his Bay Area studio in 1992, exhibiting across the region for fifteen years and building a collector base that spans the country and abroad. Since relocating to Seattle in 2014, he has continued to exhibit and sell work to private collectors.

Lea Basile-Lazarus is an intuitive abstract printmaker and papermaker who has been an artist and educator for most of her life. Lea’s passion for printmaking grew in undergraduate school, at The College of New Jersey. She received her MFA with a concentration in Printmaking from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. For 25 years she was an art educator in the northern suburbs of Chicago, IL. Lea has been a recipient of a teacher Fulbright to Japan and spent three weeks in Africa visiting Ghanaian schools and villages, in both cases studying their culture and educational system. Lea has exhibited nationally and is featured in numerous collections. Over the past few years she has participated in one person shows or group exhibitions at the Robert C. Williams Museum of Papermaking in Atlanta, GA, Jeffrey Moose Gallery, Bainbridge Island, WA, Mavi Contemporary Gallery, Gig Harbor, WA, Alki Arts, Seattle, WA, CoCA, Seattle, WA, and Gallery 110, Seattle, Wa. In 2026, Lea exhibited in national shows at Slip Stitch Gallery, WA, Sebastopol Center for the Arts, CA, Brand Library and Art Center, CA, and Remarque Print Workshop, NM. Lea moved to the Pacific Northwest almost 6 years ago, now living in West Seattle. She is an active member of the Seattle art community and is currently Co-Chair of the West Seattle Art Tour and is responsible for hanging exhibitions at the Women Painters of Washington Gallery in Columbia Towers, Seattle, WA. Most recently, Lea was awarded a residency at the Remarque Print Workshop. She is also a member of Seattle Print Arts, California Society of Washington, and CoCA, Seattle WA.

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.

feminine expression in its forever expanding, multitude of forms. acrylic painter, muralist, singer, multi-instrumentalist, lyricist, and music producer. born and raised in the warmth of los angeles, california. 1993. childhood summers spent with grandparents in tokyo, japan. she acknowledges the fragility and passivity of the human form. through her study and practice of buddhism, she contemplates the interbeing of her outer world, her own inner world, and the world beyond the physical and explainable. the interconnectedness of those before + after her. rebirthed in seattle, summer 2023.

Self-taught as an artist, I am blessed with a very active curiosity and a lifelong love of learning. I continue to explore new photography techniques to create non-traditional art through photography. In 2024, a workshop in Intentional Camera Movement (ICM) reshaped my vision—and a feature on my shift appeared in the online March 2025 issue of “ICM Photography Magazine.” I entered my image “Moonrise Over Peter Kirk Park” in two shows and was awarded a 2nd place ribbon in the 2025 Cascadia Competition cell division at the Washington State Fair and 2nd place People’s Choice at the Kirkland Seniors Art Show. As a former ribbon winner, I was on the Kirkland CIty Hall TWIK podcast on April 16, 2026 to discuss my art and the Senior Art Show. My "Two Painted Turtles Basking on a Log" received 1st place in the Senior Art Show in 2025. I was born in Massachusetts , but lived in many states. My favorite is Washington state. My family has been in Washington since late 1889. When I moved in 2017 from Southern California to Kirkland, WA. I felt like I had arrived home. Though I spent over three decades in IT positions, computer programming and web development, my creative side was always quietly growing. I have been making photos since my teens. My first darkroom class at UMass, Boston in the 1970s was exciting and I never stopped learning. Three years as a bookkeeper for Harvard’s Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts exposed me to a range of contemporary art.

Emma Graham (she/her), based in Seattle, WA, is a multidisciplinary artist focused on watercolor and gouache painting. She is known for her playful and colorful style that emphasizes exaggerated and strange perspectives of humans, plants, animals, and landscapes. She explores themes of belonging, self discovery, and play through her painting, engaging in a playful relationship with the sometimes unpredictable nature of water. Graham is a self-taught artist whose practice is rooted in creating intimate relationships with her materials. Her work has been shown across the Pacific Northwest and in various print magazines. Her current work is rooted in discovering what she calls her “personal folklore,” in an effort to deeply understand her sense of self, the world around her, her relationships with others, and her desire for others to connect to their own creative selves and histories.

Fidalgo Island artist whose work is distinguished by joyful saturated colors, a lively mix of patterns, and rich details.

I am a Bellingham, WA-based mixed-media nature artist with over 40 years of experience. As a teenager struggling with undiagnosed PTSD, artmaking was lifesaving for me, providing a calling, a practice, and a sense of generativity. I attended the Rhode Island School of Design and afterwards worked as a full-time artist–painting, exhibiting, visiting schools, libraries, and synagogues, and publishing two picture books–while raising my sons. In 2007, I returned to school for education, earning a master’s in 2009 (Harvard Graduate School of Education) and a doctorate in 2018 (Northeastern University), focusing on language and literacy for nontraditional and multilingual students. Until 2022, I taught academic writing to students of all ages and backgrounds, from incumbent workers at Boston hospitals to nursing students at UMass Boston and first-year Boston University students. The pandemic brought me back to the studio full-time, transformed. This year, I am participating in Surge, an art/science collaboration through the Museum of Northwest Art, and in 2024 I served as Visiting Artist at the Native Plant Trust in Massachusetts. I have exhibited and sold my work widely. View my work at https://www.juliebaer.com.

Colleen Hoffenbacker is a multidisciplinary artist whose work begins with the visual language of nature and unfolds into intricate fields of reimagined form. Her work is included in the permanent Lunar Codex, a curated archive of creative works launched to the Moon, and is featured in private collections, galleries, museums, and publications internationally. Hoffenbacker is a Who's Who in America honoree.

Steve Bisig is a Pacific Northwest fine art photographer based in South Bend, Washington. His black and white landscapes explore stillness, atmosphere, and emotional connection to place through forests, rivers, coastlines, and mountains shaped by weather, season, and time. His work grows from direct experience outdoors, often during long walks through rain, fog, tidal shorelines, and quiet backroads where subtle light and changing conditions reveal themselves slowly. Rather than pursuing dramatic spectacle, Steve is drawn to quieter moments that invite reflection and a slower way of seeing. Working in black and white allows him to reduce the landscape to form, texture, contrast, and mood. His photographs often explore solitude, resilience, transition, and the enduring character of the Pacific Northwest. His work has been exhibited in galleries and art spaces throughout Washington State and is collected by individuals seeking timeless, contemplative artwork for homes and shared spaces.

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.

Nancy Romanovsky is a Pacific Northwest landscape artist whose work is inspired by the forests, waterways, and changing light of the region. Working primarily in oils, she creates paintings both in the studio and outdoors through plein air painting, capturing the atmosphere and quiet beauty of nature with expressive brushwork and a strong sense of place. Alongside her fine art practice, she is passionate about building community through workshops, events, and creative experiences that connect people to art and the outdoors.

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.

I am a "Designated Master" with both the American Impressionist Society and the Oil Painters of America. I am currently still painting and teaching classes and workshops.

I am a professional/commercial photographer selling fine art prints and helping artists document their fine artwork. https://www.dandevriesphotography.com/photographing-fine-art/ I am also a potter selling fine art tableware and bowls - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61587672990975

Vicki Basta, is an artist, altar maker, nature connector and workshop facilitator. Her work focuses on pressed pressed botanical, land art, collage and photography.

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.

James has shown at Laura Russo Gallery in Portland and in galleries in EU. His work is in many collections including The MOMA, the LACMA, and Hallie Ford Museum.

Picket Fence Art Studio is a one-stop shop for art enthusiasts of all levels. They offer art classes, a gallery of original art, and a wide selection of oil painting supplies.

I am a seasoned commercial artist professional with 11 years of related work experience.

West Seattle artist Roberta Pacino creates original acrylic paintings rooted in magical realism and symbolic storytelling. Her whimsical animals, powerful women, and imagined worlds invite wonder, reflection, and connection. It’s Not Just Art, It’s a Conversation™.

Watercolor & traditional media artist with a focus on animals and nature. I'm also a graphic designer!

Contemporary impressionist oil painter. My primary work is large format in the studio, but I also paint en plein air in our beautiful state and all over the world (mostly bicycle touring and camping with paint kit). I occasionally teach private painting lessons and workshops at my warm and inviting studio in the East Renton Highlands.

Currently working on a collection of oil paintings on panel around the themes of transparency and reflection

Find the website at http://jwellsmoran.com, and see selected paintings at galleries, as listed on the artist’s website, or by appointment. .

I am a watercolor miniaturist creating small-scale works that celebrate resilience through the quiet details of nature. My Story: I was an active professional in my 30s when I started getting sick. I fought to stay healthy, but surgeries and diagnoses piled up until I was disabled and homebound. I lost my social life, independence, and livelihood. But I flipped the script by reconnecting with my neglected art. And it's been life-changing! I feel like art is giving me back pieces of myself. Maybe I can no longer stand at an easel, but I can still make art, one tiny piece at a time. Art is giving me new purpose, new energy, and a new community.

Although art has always been a central thread in her life, Kelsey only recently began claiming the title of artist. A cross country move and the loss of nearly all her art supplies forced her to strip her practice down to its essence. With limited space and resources, she began experimenting with charcoal powder and intuitive mark making, allowing process and instinct to guide her rather than perfection or external expectation. This shift became a turning point, marking the beginning of what she describes as her Awakening. Follow on Instagram @krlang_art for updates on recent works and links to her portfolio and shop. KRLang Artworks studio is located in downtown Port Townsend (929 Water St, Unit B4).

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

Brittani Dinsmore is a Washington-based artist whose work explores curiosity, transformation, and the space between intention and intuition. Working primarily in acrylics, she creates expressive paintings that prioritize emotion, movement, texture, and discovery over realism. After more than 15 years leading marketing and business strategy for technology companies, Dinsmore returned fully to painting following a series of significant life changes that reaffirmed the importance of creativity in her life. Her work is influenced by travel, dreams, music, humor, and the unexpected forms that emerge through an intuitive process. Through both abstract and representational subjects, Dinsmore explores themes of identity, perception, connection, and the often-unspoken aspects of the human experience. She views art as a way to reconnect people with curiosity, authenticity, and a sense of shared humanity. Her ongoing aquatic-themed series uses fish and marine life as metaphors for human behavior, corporate culture, social dynamics, and personal growth. Through humor, symbolism, and layered visual narratives, the work invites viewers to look beyond surface appearances and question assumptions about themselves and the world around them. At its core, Dinsmore’s practice is rooted in curiosity. She sees art as a way to bridge differences, encourage reflection, and reconnect people with their own creativity, intuition, and sense of wonder.

Klever Moscoso is a contemporary Ecuadorian painter known for his symbolic figurative work and emotionally charged visual narratives. Through painting, he explores themes of identity, memory, vulnerability, and the invisible emotional worlds that shape human experience. Working primarily in oil, Moscoso blends elements of magical realism, dreamlike symbolism, and contemporary figurative painting. Cuenca, Ecuador / Pacific Northwest.

I'm an oil painter originally from the Midwestern US now living in Washington state. I love painting subjects that really catch my eye. My day job is in Manufacturing Engineering in the Aerospace Industry, but painting is my passion.

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.

I am a resident studio artist at Graphite Arts Center in Edmonds. Connect and see more of my work at fineartdana.com

Artist, illustrator, art Instructor, & friendly neighborhood watercolor witch. www.willowheath.com and @willowheath on Instagram

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.

A visual artist based in Seattle, WA. I focus on creating original intuitive paintings, custom colored pencil and intuitive painting commission without a fixed plan, letting color, texture, and instinct guide the process; as well as mindful decor pieces that bring a sense of stillness and calm to living spaces rather than just a standard decoration.

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

I create textured, layered work that explores a sense of place and time, blurring the boundaries of photography, collage, and printmaking; of hands-on and technology. Find out more at https://linktr.ee/lizruest.

I'm a Seattle based artist, but hail from the Midwest. I bring my myriad of experiences into my art practice, pulling from past lives in architecture, sustainability, interpretive design, lighting design, and performance art. I studied art and architecture at the University of Arizona and University of Illinois, along with classes at Gage and Pratt in Seattle.

I'm an artist living and working in Snohomish.

Gage Academy of Art is a vibrant, nonprofit visual arts education center in Seattle dedicated to cultivating artistic skills, critical thinking, and creativity.

Watercolor artist, gardener, and currently on the Arlington Arts Council's Board

fiber artist + natural dyer + educator Refashioning post-consumer textiles into art https://www.paigest-pierre.com/