2023 Artists

brenda biernat photography; I am a PNW photographer who has pursued my passion for over two decades, inspired by the natural beauty of the PNW and beyond. I sell my work in the form of canvas prints and cards.

byAmyB; Amy Bishop is a mixed media artist who turns natural and recycled materials into works of art. A native of Gering, Nebraska, she lives in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood with her husband Todd, daughter Maggie and cats Emily & Snuggles.

Kiri Yu; Kiri is a Chinese-American, Seattle-based artist, writer, and nerd. Their work encompasses a variety of subject matters, but much of it centers on animals, nature, and surrealism, with a touch of the macabre, usually rendered in traditional ink, watercolor, and marker.

Jessica Plesko Art; "Jessica Plesko is a Seattle-based painter working in Pacific Northwest nature themes, primarily in watercolor and acrylic. Growing up in the PNW, she has always felt at home in the mountains, forests and beaches of the region. Jessica hikes and creates art to center herself and to establish a connection to both the natural world and her audience. Her hope is that her work elicits the same sense of serenity and wonder she feels when out in our region's wild places."

Yellow House Cards; Savitri is drawn to proportion, symmetry, structure and balance. The images explore vibrancy and light to create dynamic contrast. Using flowers, beets, carrots, leaves and other natural elements with a contrasted background, her goal is to present these everyday objects so that people see them in a new way.

3 owl tree; Early life in Vancouver BC included exploration of Stanley Park with its winding paths through forests, alongside ponds and a lagoon home to a nesting swan. Being in nature became an essential part of my life. I've continued seeking experiences close to birds in their natural environment in local parks, my own backyard, the ocean beaches or camping in Eastern Washington.There is truth in the eye of the bird, wonder in its flight, grace to be found in its presence.

Teresa Stern Arts; Teresa Stern is a NW artist and painter who explores the human connection to nature, as shelter, resource, and provider. Her impressionistic landscape paintings highlight the beauty of favorite local places, with the goal of inspiring conservation and climate action.

Erin Murphy Ceramics; Erin Murphy creates small-batch, handmade functional pottery made in Seattle, WA. Erin's work explores simple forms and modern designs that will work seamlessly in any space.

Cati Art Studio; Oil/acrylic/and mixed media painter of bodies of water in the surrounding Seattle area. Member of the Puget Sound Group of Northwest Artists, Plein Air Washington Artists, and the Women Painters of Washington. Currently juried into the Light and Renewal PSG member show, the Oldfield Spring Invitational Juried Art Exhibition, and the Skagit River Produce Art at the Farmers Market.

Knot From Around Here; My first experiences in creating macramé designs began in the 1970’s creating wall and plant hangings along with lamps, hanging tables and room dividers. I left the craft and became focused on a career in social work and raising a family. The pandemic limited our outside activities and I resumed the craft - delighting in the wide range of materials and design possibilities that are now available!

Robin’s Rainbow Gnomes; Robin Warmby Laskowski, committed to utilizing every bit of textiles to create diverse gnomes and other whimsical delights for young and old alike.

Amy Kastelin Ceramics; Greetings! I have lived in Ballard for 25 years and have worked in clay for that entire time, getting my start at Lily and the People. I have a small home studio where I hand build with porcelain and also red stoneware. My work is functional, meant to be used and enjoyed. I carve into linoleum blocks and my designs are inspired by our local area. My most popular items are tiny vases, mugs and planters.

Sunlan Designs; Nancy Hom's mother, Sun Lan, always nurtured her daughter's creativity by teaching her the intricacies of sewing, knitting and crocheting. These skills, coupled with her mother's example as a sewing machine operator and freelance jewelry maker encouraged Nancy to pursue her own dreams of becoming a designer. Nancy has enjoyed success as an apparel designer for the past 40 years, and began her own jewelry line under the name Sunlan Designs in 2007. Nancy's pride in her Chinese heritage and desire to honor her beloved mother are the inspiration for each piece in the Sunlan collection.

Misha Zadeh Illustration & Design; Misha Zadeh is a Ballard-based graphic designer and visual artist who paints things to spark joy. She creates functional pieces adorned with stylized florals, quirky critters, and eye-catching patterns.

Evan Elizabeth Arts; "Evan grew up in the Ballard neighborhood. She studied advertising and fine art at Washington State University in Pullman, Washington."

VULGAR DREAMER; VULGAR DREAMER is Black and female. It is Black woman created, Black woman owned, and Black woman operated. Committed to sustainable development, VULGAR DREAMER is a small business based in the Emerald City.

Ameen Dhillon Art; Ameen Dhillon is a talented painter and printmaker residing in Ballard. Her current focus is on capturing Seattle's iconic watering holes, coffee shops, and fish n' chips joints using watercolors. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for urban landscapes, Ameen's work celebrates the charm and character of Seattle's most beloved establishments. When she's not in the studio, Ameen is preparing to become an empty nester with her husband and beloved chocolate lab, Uma. Her love for art and Seattle's vibrant culture continues to inspire her work, which can be found in private collections throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Little Green;

Löwin Natural Health; " ""Löwin"" (pronounced Loo-ven) is German for ""lioness"". The name combines my family's heritage, my beautiful mother Ursula's fortitude, and my career working in animal health, earning a deep respect for nature and wildlife. Löwin represents the instinctive strength, resilience, and beauty of the natural world."

Anastasia R.; "Anastasia R. inspired by nature artist, muralist and graphic designer, from Moldova. With acrylic and gouache, I try to bring more colors and positive emotions to spectator’s life. Using ink I like to play with realistic images combined with geometry and imagination. I want to tell people something new, what they have never thought of. To make them think differently, challenge their imagination, to see more than just an object, to see the story behind it!"