December Art Walk- Featuring Cheryl Zahniser

Save the date for the last West Seattle Art Walk in 2013!  

This Thursday, December 12, we are featuring local artist Cheryl Zahniser. 

Her beautiful oil portraits and still life paintings on canvas and glass deck 

our walls and will be up during the entire month.

Come in to CAPERS on Thursday from 6-9pm to see beautiful artwork by 

Zahniser and meet the artist herself! We will have treats and drinks while 

you shop and there will even be a surprise performance by the Mistletones!

A little about the artist...

Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, Cheryl Zahniser graduated from the University of Oregon in 1975 with a BFA Degree in Painting. After graduation, Zahniser worked as a freelance illustrator and graphic designer in Portland and then moved to Seattle to work for Nordstrom as a graphic designer. Zahniser retired 24 years later as the Vice President, Brand Creative Director of Nordstrom. Since 2006 Cheryl Zahniser focused her passion on fine art, opening a studio and studying with a number of well-known artist.  For more information, visit Cheryl's website, cherylzahniser.com.

Master Works by Northwest Artists at the Woodside/Braseth Gallery

Paul Horiuchi

Cascades 72" x 79" Collage on Canvas Over Board 19633

Paul Horiuchi.

Duwamish in the Fall 16" x 20" Gouache on paper c.1980's

Margaret Tomkins

Random Season 78" x 113" Oil on Linen 1963

Margaret Tomkins

Autumn 52" x 72" Oil on Canvas 1963

Morris Graves

Summer Still Life 31"" x 31" Oil on Canvas 1963

Earlier this week, Claire and I took the afternoon off and spent a small part of our day browsing the "Master Works by Northwest Artists" exhibit at Woodside/Braseth Gallery on Ninth Avenue. Featuring the most influential and renowned artists of our region, the exhibit features works dating back from the 1940's until the present.  It was so exciting to see all the work of artists not only influential in the Northwest, but around the world, all in one place. I highly recommend checking it out, the exhibit runs until March 24th at the Woodside/Braseth Gallery.

In the store: mixed media artist Susan Mulligan

Calliope and Red Current

Mixed Media, beeswax on panel

Copper with Branded Border

Mixed Media, beeswax on panel

Nishikigoi

Mixed Media, beesax on panel

Susan Mulligan

Isn't she great? This month is all about Susan Mulligan and her beautiful mixed media encaustic works. Born in Colorado and raised in the Pacific Northwest, Susan''s creative mix of oil paint, beeswax and found objects creates a dimensional work of art unlike any other.

Thursday night we will be open until nine for the West Seattle Art Walk. Stop by for drinks, apps, and to meet Susan!

All photos via Susan Mulligan

Art as Valentine......

Kate Endle's colorful and fun collages are the perfect way to say "Be Mine" for Valentine's day.  And what a fun gift to give.  The following are hanging at the store now and ready for Valentine giving.........



{Caw, caw, won't you be mine?}



{Whoooo's the best Valentine....You, are Who}

{My love is deep for you....please be mine}

{I'll spout about my love for you.....Be Mine}

Kate's work is filled with Northwest icons and lots of whimsy.  Her work will be featured through the end of the month.  If you can't make the show take a look here at the rest of her work:  http://www.kateendle.com/  Happy Valentines Day!

Kate Endle featured at CAPERS tonight at Art Walk

Kate Endle makes collage art that is sophisticated and intelligent for kids and adults using decorative and hand painted papers. Influenced by folk art, with a touch of Asian inspiration, and a dash of eclectic whimsey, subject matter includes floral still lifes, flocks of birds and the always popular owl motif. Her work can be found on greeting cards, children books, magnets, home decor products, and calendars. She attended The Columbus College of Art and Design in Ohio and currently resides in West Seattle with her husband and creative collaborator,  children's musician, Caspar Babypants.

Form and Glaze: Paddy McNeely Porcelain at CAPERS

CAPERS is featuring artist Paddy McNeely this month. Inspired by ancient Japanese, Korean, and southwest Native American pottery, McNeely brings a modern design sense to her practical and exquisite pieces. From vases to saki sets, this elegant porcelain inspires a simplicity and elegance to home decor. While you're running into CAPERS for a tablecloth or other Thanksgiving necessity, take a minute to admire her beautiful craft.

Diane Graves at Artwalk May 13th 6-9pm

Diane Graves has been decorating people and homes in Seattle for almost 30 years. (She must have started as a child!) I have several pieces of jewelry from the Orbit days, a retail store located first on Queen Ann and then in Fremont. I cherish these baubles as each is a little poem or message that I carry with me. Then she and friend and artist David Farnsworth collaborated on copper ornaments which adorn lamps, windows, and Christmas trees with whimsical messages of love and hope. Presently Diane puts her beauty and wisdom to work on beautiful light columns...art lit from within. The lights are lovely and warm, and can add a golden glow to a corner of a room...perfect for an area of peace and meditation. Come meet Didi on Thursday and absorb the love in the room. CAPERS hosts her art the whole month of May, and the artist on Thursday night from 6-9pm. Pleasant weather is expected, and the Art Walk makes for a great date night or girlfriend get-together.