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Flying Spiders creative, eclectic, fun
May 17, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page S5 The Flying Spiders, a hip-hop orchestra, are pretty fly; failure to groove is not an option. Watching them perform can cause a spontaneous rising of the arms and an, all …
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Ho Lan uses art, music to brighten lives
May 10, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page S5 Ho Lan’s motivation comes from the desire to spread peace. Whether she’s singing, playing the guitar or percussion, composing a song, painting or even conversing with a friend or stranger, …
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Rockin’ Art fundraiser for public schools this Friday
May 3, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page S4 The Spokane Public Schools Foundation will hold its annual Rockin’ Art fundraiser Friday. Works of art created by students, teachers and local artists are on display and up for purchase. …
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Secrest’s art captures natural beauty, serenity
May 3, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page S6 Kathleen Secrest’s oil paintings and pastel drawings are all about nature. On her website, she explains, “I paint to see more closely, and I hope my observations will help others …
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Before Gendron’s work hits museum circuit, it lands at Tinman
May 3, 2012 in Features on Page C1 Beginning this fall, the works of accomplished local painter Ric Gendron will spend two years touring Western and tribal museums around the country. The last local showing of Gendron’s work …
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Munch’s ’The Scream’ may fetch $80M at auction
May 2, 2012 in Nation/World NEW YORK — One of the art world’s most recognizable images — Edvard Munch’s “The Scream” — could sell for $80 million or more when it is auctioned at Sotheby’s … 1
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Scott sees – and creates – outside the box
April 26, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page S11 Jen Scott’s work is visually stunning. From her photography and mixed media pieces to her fashion line, Scott’s creations exemplify thinking outside the box. The roots of her endeavors grow …
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Mead art show benefits schools
April 19, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page S2 On Saturday, the seventh eye4art takes place at Mead High School. The art show is a fundraiser for the Mead Education Foundation and it features more than 200 pieces of …
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Lyman’s encaustic work on display during RAW event
April 19, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page S5 Using the ancient medium called encaustic (to burn in), Ara Lyman applies layers of wax to wood. Dipping her brush into a palette of colored, melted beeswax, she uses a …
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Balazs and friends share stage at CdA exhibit
April 12, 2012 in Features on Page C1 Enameling is an art form that dates back to ancient times. The process, by which powdered glass is fused on to metal, glass or pottery, was used by ancient Egyptians, …
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Classes for children, adults, starting at Corbin
April 12, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V2 The Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave., will hold classes for adults and children, beginning April 23. Registration is required for all classes. You can register online at www.spokaneparks.org …
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For Art Jacobs, creation is an immersive ‘soul experience’
April 12, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page S8 Art Jacobs’ name suits him. From the depths of his soul, he is an artist. It began at the age of 16 when, without formal training, he created portraits of …
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Spotlight: MAC extends chance to view ‘Seeing Impressionism’
April 1, 2012 in Features on Page D6 Good news for all you procrastinators. You’ll have even more time to see the “Seeing Impressionism: Europe, America and the Northwest” exhibit at the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture. …
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The Verve: Freeman Wamsley opens her own public practice
March 29, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page S6 Sometimes a work of art just makes a viewer ask, “Huh?” Nontraditional artist Bridget Freeman Wamsley is OK with that. “The purpose is to take an issue, an idea or …
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Watercolor society members exhibit at Chase
March 29, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page S1 Paintings of cake pops, tea cups, thimbles and ski boots line the walls of the Chase Gallery in Spokane City Hall. The rich russets of a Southwestern landscape glow and …
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Couple have been exploring art together since they met
March 22, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page S9 Artists Alice and Chuck Harmon met over the phone. She was in Missoula, and he in Spokane. The company she worked for did business with the company he worked for. …
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Dutch museum: Still life is by Vincent van Gogh
March 20, 2012 in Nation/World It was, it wasn’t, it is: A still life once thought to be by Vincent van Gogh but later downgraded to being the work of an anonymous artist is indeed …
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Witherspoon paints her visions of love, happiness
March 15, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page S4 Gay Witherspoon grew up on Long Island, N.Y. Her grandmother painted in oils and her father was a draftsman. He was a pilot who drew pictures of airplanes but after …
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Bagge’s creations are meant to challenge mainstream ideas, culture
March 8, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page S12 Jason Bagge is a street artist. He doesn’t live on the street and peddle his art for loose change. Rather, he has his finger on the pulse of the street, …
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Above-ground art
March 3, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V3 Jason Bagge is a street artist. He doesn’t live on the street and peddle his art for loose change. Rather, he has his finger on the pulse of the street, …
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Ravencraft paintings turn heads; viewers scratch them
March 1, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page S8 Artist Sean Ravencraft is on a quest. His pursuits include understanding history, the roots of humanity and struggles with depression. He studies ancient man’s anthropomorphic figures and cave paintings where …
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The Verve: Bellmore has passion with array of outlets
February 23, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page S5 Standing outside the northwest Spokane home, it is obvious that an artist lives there. A piece of wood hangs from the roof of the porch. On it is a hand-painted …
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Eagle Scout’s service project is on the wall
February 16, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page S1 A fiery sun burns over mountains that look like they’re made of stained glass. The starry galaxy glows, and a calligraphy inscription reads: “The heavens declare the glory of God; …
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Artist has ‘up-cycled’ her life along with her art
February 16, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page S10 A few years ago, Barbara Hawkins stepped off the merry-go-round. Realizing that sometimes you have to forfeit the race in order to really win, she quit the manual union job …
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Former graphic artist has eased into freer style
February 9, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page S6 Lisa Waddle is an emerging artist who has been emerging for years. It began in her youth when her grandmother bought her large boxes of art supplies for Christmas. Waddle …
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Perfection: Impossible
February 4, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V3 Lisa Waddle is an emerging artist who has been emerging for years. It began in her youth when her grandmother bought her large boxes of art supplies for Christmas. Waddle …
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Nectar hosts benefit for Make-A-Wish
February 2, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V4 Through the month of February, seven artists will be exhibiting work that encompasses hope, strength and joy in an effort to raise awareness about the Make-A-Wish Foundation and the work …
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Emerging artists offer diverse views
February 2, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page S7 Through Feb. 28, five emerging artists are showing their work at The Elk Public House, 1931 W. Pacific Ave., in Browne’s Addition. Kyle West has been setting up art exhibits …
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Record album purses a hit
February 2, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page V1 A couple of years ago, local artist Lisa Allen was trying to come up with some good Christmas presents to make her girlfriends. Someone had recently given her a stack …
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Piper Swaney’s journey led her to Asian-inspired art
January 26, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page S11 Piper Swaney keeps a diary, a visual diary, representing her emotions in oil paint. She often asks herself why she is bringing forth a certain image and months later, she …
