'tis the season of giving...

Although this year has been a crazy year filled with its fair share of ups and downs, I have so much to be thankful for... my dear friends and family, good health, and having a job compared to many others who have been affected by this economic downturn.

Through the Art For a Good Cause project created by me and my friend Nora, I have raised $100 from the sale of my artworks to be donated to FareStart, a culinary job training program for the homeless and disadvantaged individuals. FareStart provides opportunities for people who are willing and eager to transform their lives for the better. I love to eat good food, so why not support those who make them!

To my art enthusiasts who have bought my artworks, you may not know it then, but a portion of your contributions went into this project. So thank you truly.

To my dear friends and family who have always been there for me me through thick and thin, I am truly grateful to have you in my life.

cheers to the upcoming new year!

life is an adventure. :)

A wedding day...

My friend Anh (Thu), stylist, makeup artist, wedding coordinator extraordinare had asked me if I was interested in helping to photograph her friend Jennifer and Steve's wedding... Of course!

Today was the big day. The weather was perfect - a crisp clear sunny winter day. I arrived at the bride's mom's house to take pictures of the traditional Chinese tea ceremony. The bride was glowing in vibrant red traditional Chinese attire, the bridesmaids in pretty purple, and the groom and groomsmen in handsome black. After the tea ceremony, I tagged along for the formal ceremony and reception at the restaurant. It was an exciting, fun, and overwhelming day. Anh did an awesome job organizing the event. Kudos to you Anh, I don't know how you managed to get over 300 guests under control. And thanks to Jen and Steve for the opportunity to photograph their special day. I will post some pics up soon, stay tuned...

oh and PS. thank you Ruth :)

Ida Culver House - group exhibition and opening reception

where: Ida Culver House, Broadview - 12505 Greenwood Ave. N. Seattle
when: Thursday November 12th, 5:30 - 7:30pm

Come check out works of various artists and my slected photography. Enjoy music from guitarist Julian Catford while sampling a variety of wines and hors d'oeuvres! Hope to see you there!

fall colors

from a run @ greenlake...

c art gallery show and first thursday artwalk in pioneer square

There were some amazing artworks at the Passion for the Cure exhibit at C Cart Gallery. My friend Nora's "Growing Up Together" was right next to my "Pink Bloom". :) Afterwards, we went down to pioneer square and checked out first thursday artwalk. I love seeing other artists' works. Saw some amazing, some interesting, and some weird artworks... it's so fun to learn what other artists are doing and to checkout different mediums and subjects...

Passion for the Cure exhibit

I'm honored to have been selected to take part in the Passion for the Cure exhibit at C Art Gallery. October is breast cancer awareness month. This exhibit benefits the Puget Sound Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. View a complete list of selected artists and their works, visit C Art Gallery.

Artist reception: Thursday 10.01.09 from 5 to 8pm @ C Art Gallery. (I will be there!)
All artworks will be for sale and on display at C Art Gallery from 9.28.09 to 10.18.09

back from Puerto Rico!

so, i'm back in seattle from a fun trip to puerto rico... the beaches were amazing, sights were beautiful, avocados were huge and delicious! here are some pix from the trip...

its been a while...

july has flown by and august is almost over! this blog's been missing new posts... i should really keep up with my updates... been busy with having fun in the sun this summer! ;)

well, i've had a few successful months filled with fun art hanging / showing / selling around local venues... it's been an awesome experience!

some new photos from last weekend at Cashmere...

july 9th art event at MDS

will be attending the art open house hosted by MDS in Kirkland. i will have a couple of my paintings on display... looking forward to meet other artists, sample the wine and h'orderves, and to checkout the local art scene on the eastside!

when: thursday july 9th, 5-7pm
where: modern design sofas - 720 MARKET STREET (near downtown Kirkland)

old rainier brewery art walk

hosted by Sietch 22 - a group of artists that live and work in the Old Rainier Brewery, plus a number of guest artists showcased their awesome artworks and studios for an all day event that ended with a rooftop afterparty! My friend Nora was one of the guest artist with a lovely photography exhibit. It was fun to explore the old brewery studios, meet the artists and check out interesting, cool artworks!

cheese!

caught the last bit of the cheese festival at pike place market on this sunny sunday afternoon... i love seattle summers and can't complain about the free samples of cheeeese!

more...

added more photography and new paintings at Both Ways Cafe this afternoon. Thanks to Dick, the owner of the Cafe who's very generous to allow me to use his wall space. And thanks to the individual(s) who bought two of my works at the cafe! :)

a fun & successful artwalk...

Great turn out at the 14th annual Greenwood-Phinney artwalk this past weekend! I was pleasantly surprised at how many people showed up. I sold 3 pieces of photography in one evening! Special thanks to the Phinney Ridge Cabinet Company for hosting this event with great wine and drinks and yummy snacks.

14th annual greenwood-phinney artwalk this friday!

The Greenwood-Phinney artwalk is happening this friday and saturday. I will be at the Phinney Ridge Cabinet Company this Friday evening from 6:30 to 8pm showing off some of my photography ;)
come say hi and checkout other artists' wonderful work at the artwalk.

View the artwalk map here: http://www.greenwoodphinneyartwalk.com/home/index.html
(I'm at number 11 on the map.)

latest inspirations...

Took these pics this past sunday at Cle Elem... It was a gorgeous sunny morning when I went out for a walk along the creek by the cabin where we were staying. I love the looks of these branches against the deep blue green water in the background. Maybe another painting in the works?

busy weekend hanging up art & photography

This weekend has been busy busy... it was good though. After a fun and successful April show at Victrola Coffee & Art, I hung up my paintings at Hopvine Pub and photography at Both Ways Cafe for the month of May. Check it out if you're in the neighborhood. :)

fremont 1st friday artwalk

went to fremont 1st friday artwalk this weekend and checked out nora's photography show. her photography series titled "architectural stories" will be up in fremont book co. till end of may. so check it out if you're in the neighborhood, they're awesome!

nora's website: http://n-graphics.com

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