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George Aldrete His love for the mountains, desert and sea influenced George to make the California Coast and the Big Island of Hawaii his home and studio. Aldrete divides his time between California and the Hawaiian Islands where he gains his inspiration Aldrete paintings are landscape and seascape tributes to the beauty in nature. Majestic settings inspired by the great outdoors. The moods range from the peaceful solitude of an ocean and mountain paradise, to the lively exuberance of nature in bloom. It didn’t take long for George Aldrete to discover the allure of art and the role it plays in cultures around the world. As a youth he developed a love of art and his artistic abilities dominated his world.  Whitney BUCKINGHAM
Whitney BUCKINGHAM-BEECHIE Abstract - Indigo Dye Artist My work is encaustic and mixed media with an emphasis on Indigo dye. My work is influenced by my background in dance and a fascination with the sensuous beauty found within color, texture, movement and form. I paint with beeswax and pigmented wax. I fell in love with wax because of the texture and design that could be created within that medium, often combining the was with paint, fabric, papers or tar. Other times, I allow the was to stand on its own and steal the show. |
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 Alejandra GOS
Alejandra GOS - Pastel Artist As a young artist at age 5, she was drawing and coloring realistic human figures. The use of color is important. Color is light and light is energy. Ale brings a beautiful collection of landscape paintings for the June show. Always fresh and new, Her use of colors are vibrant yet often has a calming effect. Ale has attended workshops with Marla Baggetta, Jane Hamilton, Liz Haywood-Sullivan and Barbara Jaenicke. She is a member of the Pastel Society of the West Coast and the NW Pastel Society. She is currently on exhibit at Christopher Framing & Fine Art in Edmonds. In 2010, she rediscovered art as a way to treat her depression. Since then, she has dedicated considerable amount of time to painting landscape and nature in pastel. Light, contrast and vibrant colors are the focus of her work. Tsovinar MURADYAN Bronze Artist Tsovinar has a strong passion for ancient Art and History. This passion has led her to create a collection of over 40 pieces of exclusive bronze pendants. These artworks carry a unique spiritual energy. As an artist, she works hard to develop bronze pendants that speak both to her and to others about the beauty that exists in the spirit of ancient civilizations. Part of her process before she begin sculpting is to do profound research about specific motives, set of elements and ornaments she is about to recreate on bronze. She tries with every completed work to bring life a long forgotten culture so that its ideas and lifestyle are displayed on her pieces of artworks. Tsovinar’s Art pieces have been displayed in several local art shows. Recently, she had personal exhibitions in Redmond, WA, downtown Seattle, WA, as well as in New Milford, NJ. Her Artworks are highly valued by Art critics, Art professionals, and are included in private collections. |
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IAN HENDERSON Acrylic Artist Ian Henderson draws his inspiration from the gorgeous places he travels to. Mostly inspired by the Pacific Northwest, Ian’s desire with each painting is to draw his viewer into the scene, make him/her step into the worlds he has created on canvas and forget where they are physically. Ian uses photos and his imagination to create sometimes realistic scenes, sometimes fantastical scenes and sometimes a hybrid. He has been practicing his art since he was five with his first drawings. He picked up paint at the age of 13 and has not stopped since. Ian’s work has been seen at The Columbia Tower Club, Avanti Art Gallery, Millstream Gallery, University House and graces the walls of many homes and businesses. Henderson is also a talented musician, under the name Painted Water, whose music has been described as relaxing and epic. His music is a soundtrack to nature. |
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Beverly SHAW-STARKOVICH Beverly started out doing realistic portraits, then transitioned through landscapes, still life and now she often utilizes realism and abstraction together. She generally works in series of two to four of a similar subject, concentrating on color, shape and volume using people, places or things. It doesn't matter what the subject might be, but the artist finds it is often inspired or related to music. "Music is a constant in our home with my husband constantly working out tunes on the pianoin much the same way I work out my ideas on canvas. Music is a motivator in my studio prompting me to reach back to experiences I've had or places I have visited. Music can be soothing as I work or invigorating when I feel my work is getting stiff, and I need something to loosen it up. Ultimately, it is my hope that my work will tap into a memory or feeling for the viewer". |
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Gegham ABRAHAMYAN - Bronze Art Sculptor
Internationally renowned Gegham was born in Yerevan, Armenia. A contemporary sculptor, he is the recipient of the National Sculpture Society’s 2020 Stanley Bleifeld Memorial Grant. Gegham. Gegham lives and creates his art works in Seattle, WA. Working on contemporary large-scale three and four-dimensional sculptures. His work consists of small scale items shown in museums and galleries, as well as larger pieces displayed at art performances and special art events. He has had numerous group exhibitions in countries such as France, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Moscow, Georgia, and in the US which brought him a wide recognition for his accomplishments. Gegham’s sculptures exhibited at the Château de la Buzine, Marseille, France why invitation of Madame Valérie Boyer. His sculptures are highly valued by Art critics, Art professionals, and are included in private collections. |
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Ash GOFF
“Art should disturb the comfortable and comfort the disturbed.” -unknown This young, Seattle artist has been using art as her primary medium of communication since the time she first held a pencil. Because she has never taken an art class, she has pushed through endless trial and error to carve out a style and a method entirely her own. Inspiration most frequently stems from the music pounding out of her headphones late at night. Much of her work, while dark, circles around the themes of coping with mental illness and mortality. Most of her art utilizes a technique known as stippling; the creation of a pattern simulating varying degrees of solidity or shading by using small dots. However, she embodies the grunge aesthetic of the music she listens to by breaking the rules of technique for the sake of practicality when called for. As a result, her materials are modest and she commonly calls upon the simplicity of a Sharpie marker when large swaths of black are needed on the page. Themes of red and black reoccur within her art save for the centerpiece of the show which features the artist’s exploration with color. Additionally, this collection contains her first attempt at cultivating a yet unexplored artistic technique of “bleeding” pen ink through the paper from the backside of the page. Professionally she has illustrated several novel covers for her author friends. She is also in the process of illustrating multiple graphic novels; both as partner projects as well as a graphic memoir for which she is doubling as a writer. In addition to her many projects, she has also done commissioned tattoo and character design for customers throughout the northwest. |
PAULETTE JOHNSON
Paulette is a Signature Artist with the Northwest Pastel Society (NPS). She is also a member of Plein Air Washington Artists. She has exhibited throughout the Pacific Northwest and has won numerous awards in juried art exhibits.
"My pastel works focus on water scenes and landscapes of the Pacific Northwest. I enjoy painting on location in the San Juan Islands and find inspiration from the beautiful and varied locations."
Paulette is a Signature Artist with the Northwest Pastel Society (NPS). She is also a member of Plein Air Washington Artists. She has exhibited throughout the Pacific Northwest and has won numerous awards in juried art exhibits.
"My pastel works focus on water scenes and landscapes of the Pacific Northwest. I enjoy painting on location in the San Juan Islands and find inspiration from the beautiful and varied locations."
AUTUMN KEGLEY
Autumn's work draws from nature, as she has always loved biology and botany as well as artistic creation. She would like her art to convey essential physical and spiritual human connection to the natural world.
“Plein-air paintings are created on location in the great outdoors. When our somewhat unpredictable Northwest weather allows, I find taking my easel into nature an extremely relaxing activity. Painting landscapes on location helps me push my color-mixing technique and brushwork. Without a narrative to address, I can focus upon making the composition, colors and values of a painting come together within the limited daylight hours.”
Autumn's work draws from nature, as she has always loved biology and botany as well as artistic creation. She would like her art to convey essential physical and spiritual human connection to the natural world.
“Plein-air paintings are created on location in the great outdoors. When our somewhat unpredictable Northwest weather allows, I find taking my easel into nature an extremely relaxing activity. Painting landscapes on location helps me push my color-mixing technique and brushwork. Without a narrative to address, I can focus upon making the composition, colors and values of a painting come together within the limited daylight hours.”
JACOB KOHN
Jacob is a Pacific Northwest fine artist, exhibiting locally and regionally. His paintings are in many public and private collections, some of which are: The Bill and Melinda Gates collection, Seattle Aquarium, Children’s
Hospital in Seattle, the Hughes Aircraft Corporation, Boeing Corporate Headquarters, Westin Hotels, Nordstrom, Salish Lodge, Microsoft, the Sheraton Hotel, and the Milwaukee Art Center.
"I have continued over the years to explore and portray the beauty and sensuality of the natural world. My primary visual interests are water and the phenomenal forms that reside upon and within the watery plane."
Jacob is a Pacific Northwest fine artist, exhibiting locally and regionally. His paintings are in many public and private collections, some of which are: The Bill and Melinda Gates collection, Seattle Aquarium, Children’s
Hospital in Seattle, the Hughes Aircraft Corporation, Boeing Corporate Headquarters, Westin Hotels, Nordstrom, Salish Lodge, Microsoft, the Sheraton Hotel, and the Milwaukee Art Center.
"I have continued over the years to explore and portray the beauty and sensuality of the natural world. My primary visual interests are water and the phenomenal forms that reside upon and within the watery plane."
IAN MORRISON
Ian is a Pacific Northwest photographer and artist. He holds B.A. and M.A. degrees in Studio Art. Before moving to Washington, Ian taught photography, drawing and electronic arts courses at Grand Canyon University and Glendale Community College, in Arizona.
“My work focuses on subjects that are isolated, yet connected to their environment. The viewer is invited to ponder
a landscape that is free of clutter. The photograph is stark, but is imbued with a quiet serenity.”
Ian is a Pacific Northwest photographer and artist. He holds B.A. and M.A. degrees in Studio Art. Before moving to Washington, Ian taught photography, drawing and electronic arts courses at Grand Canyon University and Glendale Community College, in Arizona.
“My work focuses on subjects that are isolated, yet connected to their environment. The viewer is invited to ponder
a landscape that is free of clutter. The photograph is stark, but is imbued with a quiet serenity.”
JOSE PANTOJA
Born and raised in El Salvador, Central America, Jose always enjoyed building things in wood.
In 1999, Jose went to the California State Fair, where he was drawn to a woodturning exhibit. At that moment, Jose knew it was for him. Jose built a workshop in his Woodinville home, and has been creating his original masterpieces since that time.
Jose's unique works of art combine both local and exotic woods, including African Padauk, Fiddleback Maple, Madrona, Black Walnut, African Purple Heart, Yew, Cherry, Chestnut and African Blackwood.
Born and raised in El Salvador, Central America, Jose always enjoyed building things in wood.
In 1999, Jose went to the California State Fair, where he was drawn to a woodturning exhibit. At that moment, Jose knew it was for him. Jose built a workshop in his Woodinville home, and has been creating his original masterpieces since that time.
Jose's unique works of art combine both local and exotic woods, including African Padauk, Fiddleback Maple, Madrona, Black Walnut, African Purple Heart, Yew, Cherry, Chestnut and African Blackwood.
JENNIFER PATTERSON
Jennifer is a local artist from Bothell, Washington. Her gorgeous necklaces, earrings, and bracelets have a fun, organic quality, and exhibit a playful dance of color and texture. Her hand-made custom pieces include precious and semi-precious stones and metals, including Amethyst, Pearls, Aquamarine, Coral, Jade, Amber, Topaz, Copper, and Sterling Silver.
Jennifer is a local artist from Bothell, Washington. Her gorgeous necklaces, earrings, and bracelets have a fun, organic quality, and exhibit a playful dance of color and texture. Her hand-made custom pieces include precious and semi-precious stones and metals, including Amethyst, Pearls, Aquamarine, Coral, Jade, Amber, Topaz, Copper, and Sterling Silver.
JUDY PERRY
Judy Perry lives in Edmonds, Washington. Judy Is a native of Washington State. She studied art at Pacific Lutheran University, the Honolulu Art Academy, and School of the Art Institute in Chicago. She has been influenced in her art by the culture and surroundings of these places, as well as the Northwest.
“I love to paint the peacefulness in a landscape. There is a compelling need to observe the nature of things and
transfer that concept with the fresh mark on canvas.”
Judy Perry lives in Edmonds, Washington. Judy Is a native of Washington State. She studied art at Pacific Lutheran University, the Honolulu Art Academy, and School of the Art Institute in Chicago. She has been influenced in her art by the culture and surroundings of these places, as well as the Northwest.
“I love to paint the peacefulness in a landscape. There is a compelling need to observe the nature of things and
transfer that concept with the fresh mark on canvas.”
TOM SAWTELL
Tom's photography of Pacific Northwest rivers and streams began in 1971 as a student at The Evergreen State College. As a fish biologist, Tom has managed fish hatcheries and fish health programs in Washington and Oregon, and has worked in various fish habitats, including the Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument, the Green River, Kalama River, and Pine Creek. Tom's recent photographs chronicle marine life in the Brackett's Landing Shoreline Sanctuary and Shell Creek tidelands. His photograph, "Great Blue Herons of Edmonds Marsh" received the "Best of Edmonds" award at the 2012 Edmonds Arts Festival, and is a featured image at Christopher Framing & Gallery.
Tom's photography of Pacific Northwest rivers and streams began in 1971 as a student at The Evergreen State College. As a fish biologist, Tom has managed fish hatcheries and fish health programs in Washington and Oregon, and has worked in various fish habitats, including the Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument, the Green River, Kalama River, and Pine Creek. Tom's recent photographs chronicle marine life in the Brackett's Landing Shoreline Sanctuary and Shell Creek tidelands. His photograph, "Great Blue Herons of Edmonds Marsh" received the "Best of Edmonds" award at the 2012 Edmonds Arts Festival, and is a featured image at Christopher Framing & Gallery.
MARCEL SCHWARB
Marcel loves the dramatic contrast of light against landscapes and man-made structures, especially during early morning or late afternoon sun. His images originate from various foreign travels as well as the magnificent landscapes of the Northwest.
A career architect, Marcel is accustomed to conveying his ideas with quick pencil sketches. Similarly, pastel sticks
provide an immediacy of thought-to-finished product in vivid color without the complications of wet mixing.
Marcel loves the dramatic contrast of light against landscapes and man-made structures, especially during early morning or late afternoon sun. His images originate from various foreign travels as well as the magnificent landscapes of the Northwest.
A career architect, Marcel is accustomed to conveying his ideas with quick pencil sketches. Similarly, pastel sticks
provide an immediacy of thought-to-finished product in vivid color without the complications of wet mixing.
DIANE TUSKI
Diane is an emerging Pacific Northwest artist. Her pastel pieces radiate with the colors of the seasons, from beach scenes on warm summer days, to the rich yellows and reds of an autumn afternoon.
Diane's "Change of Seasons" exhibition in September 2012, was a near sell-out, making her one of our most successful featured artists at the monthly Edmonds Art Walk!
Diane is an emerging Pacific Northwest artist. Her pastel pieces radiate with the colors of the seasons, from beach scenes on warm summer days, to the rich yellows and reds of an autumn afternoon.
Diane's "Change of Seasons" exhibition in September 2012, was a near sell-out, making her one of our most successful featured artists at the monthly Edmonds Art Walk!
RAY WHITE
Ray is a biologist specializing in stream habitat restoration for trout and salmon. He earned BA, MS and PhD degrees in zoology from the University of Wisconsin. He worked as a State of Wisconsin biologist, and taught at
several universities. Retired from Montana State University, he and his wife live in Edmonds.
Ray now serves as a consultant on fishery issues in North America and Europe. Long an avid birder, hunter, and angler, he now concentrates on bird photography, and travels worldwide to pursue it. Ray's photos have been featured in several publications.
Ray is a biologist specializing in stream habitat restoration for trout and salmon. He earned BA, MS and PhD degrees in zoology from the University of Wisconsin. He worked as a State of Wisconsin biologist, and taught at
several universities. Retired from Montana State University, he and his wife live in Edmonds.
Ray now serves as a consultant on fishery issues in North America and Europe. Long an avid birder, hunter, and angler, he now concentrates on bird photography, and travels worldwide to pursue it. Ray's photos have been featured in several publications.
Christopher Framing & Gallery seeks to promote and develop local artistic talent. If you feel your artwork might be a good fit for our gallery concept, please email us at: michael@christopherframing.com
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