The inspiration for this watercolor came from one of my walks in Tacoma where I live. The bright green moss growing on downed logs and trees interests me for its bright color in contrast to the stark dead wood it is growing on.

This is my watercolor work. With no prior formal training, I started watercolor lessons about 2 years ago through a local community college enrichment program. I love nature, animals, music and food!

This is my watercolor work. With no prior formal training, I started watercolor lessons about 2 years ago through a local community college enrichment program. I love nature, animals, music and food!

This original painting is 24X36, acrylic on canvas. Artist creates under the pseudonym, Skatha Stone, to differentiate herself from another Puget Sound artist by the same name.

Original painting based upon a fantasy interpretation of the Eilean Donan Castle, Scotland. 24x30, oil on canvas. Currently hangs in patron’s residence in the Netherlands. Artist creates under the pseudonym “Skatha Stone” to differentiate herself from another Puget Sound artist with the same name.

Original painting inspired by the work of Gustav Klimt.Acrylic on canvas, 24x36. Artist goes by the pseudonym “Skatha Stone” to differentiate her work from another Puget Sound artist by the same name.

Unfortunately, I don't know much about the subject. I wanted to practice painting with oils and came across this photograph online. She seemed to be amused by a secret and I tried to capture that feeling on the canvas. 18x24 inches, oil on canvas.

This painting is made with watercolor and made on handmade watercolor paper. It is inspired by aerial shots of a salt desert in India. I used the tiny dots to mimic the shadows and colors of the sand. I am a watercolor artist who has been working for a little over three years making paintings, cards, bookmarks and more.

This is just a small piece that I tried a mix of applications of paint. I adore Love. I try incorporating hearts or love in what I do.

This piece is of my best friend when she lived in Seoul, South Korea in 2018. Some friends and I visited her and we went into a cute flower café and took pictures, caught up on life and just wandered around Seoul. I painted this for her as a reminder that although days may be tough and lonely the world will show you beautiful things to make you smile and to remember the days in Spring in Seoul where life was full of new adventures and surprises.

This painting was created as a gift for my lovely Taurus husband and a friend.

This painting was created as a gift for my lovely Taurus husband and a friend.

Inspired by Scandinavian forest scenes in Winter’s light. Stephen is a 25 year employee of the University of Washington at Harborview Medical Center since 1996. He is a writer, poet, musician, painter, photographer, historian, and reserve civic activist. He and his wife reside in Ballard but he maintains an expatriate residency status with Bainbridge Island. https://www.bainbridgepubliclibrary.org/stephen-edwin-lundgren.aspx

My art is inspired by beauty in ordinary things, some real and some imagined. Art is like a performance, a song, a story that invokes sensations, feelings, and experiences that are often difficult to express. The process of creating is just as meaningful as the creation. Art provides an important journey for both for the artist and the viewer. My hope is to promote health through the joy of art.

Acrylic on canvas. A collage of some of my favorite fruits from the Philippines, including jackfruit (langka), ube (purple yam), rambutan, pomelo, coconut (buko), and mango (manga).

I started painting as a healthy way to manage my depression. This piece is acrylic paint and glitter on canvas.

This piece was inspired by the perseverance of our burn patients and their commitment to healing through the unique challenges of burn care. I hoped to capture the growth and beauty born out of pushing one's physical and emotional limits to learn how to cope. Acrylic Paint.

I have great appreciation for giving me a chance to express my feelings about the current and dangerous situation. Globally Corona has destroying every human being socially, economically and political capital, my contemporary art has expression.

Watercolor. 2018

Watercolor. 2019

Pastel. 2020

Pastel. 2020

Pastel. 2020

2017 - This is an urban sketch, which means the artwork was done as I sat in the café. Usually I draw outside, but this was done in the middle of January, so I had to find an indoor scene to draw. With the social distancing of the last year this image becomes even more nostalgic. It is ink and watercolor, 5x10”. You can see more of my art at: https://booktheart.com/. These pieces are under the Urban Sketching

section.

2018 -This is an urban sketch of an iconic piece of Seattle history that lives right in our backyard. Ink and watercolor, 5x8” Featured in the Historic Seattle & Georgetown Art Attack, December 2019. You can see more of my art at: https://booktheart.com/. These pieces are under the Urban Sketching section.

This is an illustration of how HMC is SHIELDED by Housekeeping. It illustrates that we protect the whole building by disinfecting and maintaining its cleanliness. We are the virus killer and NOT the VIRUS kill us.

This piece is an Autographed pencil and pastel

portrait of Hip Hop artist Macklemore because he inspires me to be true to myself.

My friend’s mother passed away and, in tribute, I did this charcoal piece of his Mother and Grandmother as a gift to him.

The reason for the name of the piece has to do with the nature of our work in the PES. Patients often arrive to the ED and are triaged to the PES with a presentation of, "Psychiatric Problems". More often than not the initial specifics of these problems are uncertain. One certainty is the “problem” will be a culmination of the rich and ever-evolving patchwork of our patient’s past experiences. At times these past experiences are in harmony with our current situation, but more often than not we remain in some state of conflict. For many this state of conflict reaches dysfunctional levels. Our patient’s experiences are a reminder that as human beings we are all imperfect, flawed and in a constant state of change. As such, we are all connected, deserving of compassion in times of need. I believe this is one of the core concepts required to provide adequate care to our patients in the PES.

This piece is made of glass, oak, and lead. It represents the inclusion of damage, trauma, and imperfections that exist within a classically beautiful object. Applied to Harborview, the inner circle of perfectly clear, though shattered, glass signifies an individual within our patient population, having the adversities and injuries that exist within them put on broad display. The seedy, or bubbled, glass which surrounds this disk represents us as a system of individuals, having its own fissures and defects but remaining strong enough to hold the inner glass within a ring of healing and love represented by the leaves and flowers secured on lead filament. Cracks within this outer glass frame communicate the systemic issues that exist within our healthcare system which we fight to mend alongside our central focus of the individual within the ring.

Interest in my Scottish heritage motivates my artwork using Gaelic and Ogham. Ogham is an ancient Celtic writing system, consisting of horizontal and diagonal lines crossing a vertical bar, and read from the bottom up. I use wood, copper and lead in these three pieces to express Gaelic words and phrases using the old Ogham alphabet. These three pieces (from L to R) spell out the Gaelic words; Gliocas (wisdom), Fois (peace) and Failte (welcome).

There is a site in Agra, not far from the Taj Mahal, where artisans still do the beautiful fine mosaic work that is the heart of the interior of the Taj Mahal. It is all done by hand and involves such detailed stonework that the artisans can only work until shortly after 40 years of age, as their sight must be perfect. I acquired a round piece of their work and built a six-ray table proportioned based on the Fibronacci series to hold the mosaic and allow it to be illuminated from below after dusk. Then woodwork involved blind dovetails to fasten the legs together and shaping the legs with spokeshaves. All work was done by hand with antiquel tools. The finish is many coats of garnet shellac.

Acrylic

From top: zebrawood, palm wood, bloodwood and eucalyptus

Satinwood

Fountain pen (acrylic) and pen stand (bocote)

This was the first digital art piece I gave a shot last year and I wanted to represent the togetherness and all the differences in all the healthcare professionals. I was inspired by a breathtaking sunrise on my way to work in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic which gave me a sense of hope as well as a sense of loss of "normalcy." I think it's important to remind ourselves about the beauty in ordinary things we take for granted.

Digital illustration. I always loved the lithographs by 19th biological illustrators like Audubon and Haeckel -- their works have inspired me in my drawings of wildlife. Humankind's impact on the environment has put us at risk of losing much of our planet's wonderful biodiversity -- most of my illustrations are of animals that are most at danger. Fortunately, magpies (my favorite animal) are doing fine.

“Pink Infinity“

Tristia Bergeron - Medical Assistant,

2W Madison Clinic

“Shaman Dreams“

Tristia Bergeron - Medical Assistant,

2W Madison Clinic

“Canal Street“

Tristia Bergeron - Medical Assistant,

2W Madison Clinic

“He Donna“

Tristia Bergeron - Medical Assistant,

2W Madison Clinic

“Resilience”

Mengisteab Eyehali - LMSW,

Mental Health Practitioner

Harborview Mental Health Services

“Branches of the Same Tree”

Mengisteab Eyehali - LMSW,

Mental Health Practitioner

Harborview Mental Health Services

Take a moment to reflect on the beauty in your life.

I tried to capture the mood and the colors of the sunset.

Rebecca is an Australian and has been living in Seattle for 2 years. This photograph was taken in Bali at Echo Beach, famous from the 80s song, Echo Beach by Martha and the Muffins. Although the song wasn't written about that particular beach, instead, about a place part memory, part imagined.

These are Red Tail Foxes.

These are Red Tail Foxes.

This was my first award-winning photo from The Cornell Lab of Ornithology. They are 24 days old Anna's Hummingbirds. Both refused to leave their nest till mom had to tear apart the nest on the 27th day.

I needed to get out of the area due to personal issues and found this wonderful beach in Oregon.

I like to climb in my spare time. This is one of my favorite photos during a climb of the west ridge of forbidden peak. It's a great way to relieve stress!

I rowed crew out of Renton. The best part of the day, after rowing, was watching the sunsets and airplanes. The most incredible sunsets I have ever seen are the ones on Lake Washington.

Tip: If you post spider photos on Instagram, you can blame them if nobody follows you.

Sea - Angle was taken within the Seattle Public Library to capture a unique vantage point. Dan Nolin is a photography major at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design.

This photo was taken at Meadowbrook Pond in NE Seattle-January 2021. I enjoy bird and nature and l photography and spend much of my free time exploring marshes, parks and natural areas in the Puget Sound region. My photography experience has encouraged my interest in conservation and preservation of our natural areas and animal habitats

I have volunteered many times in Africa, including as a Peace Corps volunteer. This is a wild white rhinoceros I saw on my last journey to South Africa.

This is a wild African elephant I came across on my last journey to South Africa.

This is another African elephant I encountered on my last journey to South Africa.

This is a another photo of a wild white rhinoceros from South Africa.

Iceland had the most exquisite glaciers coming all the way down to the oceans edge. These icebergs were found while exploring Diamond Beach.

We were trying to catch the Northern Lights at Mount Baker overnight, however the sunrise the following morning was much more promising.

Yellowstone Park - be thankful for what the wonder of our natural park can offer.

I had just got off the bus and was walking to PSQ when I looked up and noticed the Smith Tower perfectly framed by the colorful clouds.

This photo was taken on October 31, 2020. We were hiking on a beautiful fall day in Tumalo State Park near Bend, Oregon.

Day 1 of our glacier peak summit trip, the entire time we were socked in with the fog, until the third day when we summited with blue skies without a cloud in sight. Taken August 2019.

Minnie Mouse on Hollywood Boulevard, 2018.

When my father suffered a massive brain bleed after a fall, it was his own voice guiding him to the other side, with his own song, “They Say You Can’t Go Back Home”. As a documentary filmmaker, I’m always seeing the beauty and the impact of otherwise devastating moments, understanding that they are an important chapter in a person’s journey, and I try not to shy away from documenting them, even as my own heart is breaking.

“Lee - May 21, 2017”

Robert Lawson - PCC, Surgical Spine

“Lee and Diana - August 26, 2017”

Robert Lawson - PCC, Surgical Spine

Lee and Friends - March 27, 2018

Robert Lawson - PCC, Surgical Spine

Everyday the sun surely rises and sets. Sometimes it may be clearly visible and sometimes it is obscured, but it’s always there.

My mom passed in September 2020 at age 94 years. What an amazing mother! I took a trip to Mount Hood with my family. The rest is history!

During the height of Covid I was working on the East Coast in the Pediatric ER with some amazing coworkers. I would pray for myself as well as family, friends, coworkers, patients and those I pass along the way. During times like this there is still hope and good people. We all come together. This is dedicated to all the loved ones we lost along the way. RIP, see you at the crossroads. You will not be forgotten.

“Snacking on Echinacea”

Rosa Guerrero – Interpreter,

Interpreter Services (Pioneer Square Clinic)

“Lake Quinault”

Rosa Guerrero – Interpreter,

Interpreter Services (Pioneer Square Clinic)

“Admiring the Tulips”

Rosa Guerrero – Interpreter,

Interpreter Services (Pioneer Square Clinic)

“Abandoned Cabin in the Olympics”

Rosa Guerrero – Interpreter,

Interpreter Services (Pioneer Square Clinic)

“Majestic Mt. Rainier”

Rosa Guerrero – Interpreter,

Interpreter Services (Pioneer Square Clinic)

“HMC Sunset View”

Angel Abenoja Jr. - Custodian Lead, EVS

Evening Vesper Wind, South Lake Union at 5:15 PM. Digital Nikon Photograph. Stephen is a 25 year employee of the University of Washington at Harborview Medical Center since 1996. He is a writer, poet, musician, painter, photographer, historian, and reserve civic activist. He and his wife reside in Ballard but he maintains an expatriate residency status with Bainbridge Island. https://www.bainbridgepubliclibrary.org/stephen-edwin-lundgren.aspx

These photographs were inspired by remnants of my warm and vibrant memories of Tet, a Vietnamese holiday celebrating the mark of a new lunar year. Tet festivities have always been a period of spiritual abundance welcoming peace, prosperity, good health and joy into our homes. We light incense, decorate and lay out fruit on our altars as an act of extending ancestral remembrance and honor. While this ritual encompasses an attentive and focused grasp of our past, present and future, I also hoped to capture its warmhearted and exuberant nature through shadow and hue adjustments as well as fruit arrangement.

This doll is made of cotton and acrylic yarn, using a 4 mm hook. Doll stands 8 inches tall.

Made using a wool and nylon blend yarn. Knit from the cuff down, using 2.75 mm wood double pointed needles

This costume is made of acrylic yarn using a 5 mm hook.

This sweater is made with a wool and silk yarn blend, on 3.75 mm and 4 mm circular knitting needles.

I enjoy knitting for the challenge of working with new patterns and techniques and the sense of accomplishment when I finish a piece. Shawl pattern is The Age of Brass and Steam found on Ravelry website.

I made this shawl in a spring time colorway using three different but complimentary yarns. Pattern is Flashdance Shawl on Ravelry.

I recently made this quilt from my daughter’s old baby clothes as a keepsake for her. She is 25 now!

I recently put this together using my son’s old baby clothes appliqued onto quilt as a keepsake. He is 23 years old now!

I’m more “crafts” than “arts”- I believe in the beauty of everyday things. In this quilt, I used textiles of Japanese woodblock prints and the traditional Japanese embroidery, sashiko, to make both something nice to sleep under and a better remembrance of my year in Japan than any of the photographs gathering dust in my basement.

It was common at Taylor Swift concerts for fans to be very creative when it came to costumes, signs, etc. so I created this vest in her honor for the last concert of hers I went to.

Embroidery Thread on Linen. My go-to for recentering created in the time of Covid.

The chaos of the times is evident; The balm comes in the doing and being alone getting lost and found with a needle and thread. It doesn’t have to makes sense (nor does it...) Size: 24” x 24”

Completed while coping with my last months of CPE, pre-Covid. Size: 9” x 24”

"Cat Boy"

Anna Maier - Patient Care Coordinator,

Surgical Services

"Tea Party for 2"

Anna Maier - Patient Care Coordinator,

Surgical Services

"Baby Shark"

Anna Maier - Patient Care Coordinator,

Surgical Services

"Black Panther"

Anna Maier - Patient Care Coordinator,

Surgical Services

"Bubbly Pink Rose"

Anna Maier - Patient Care Coordinator

Surgical Services

Acrylic dot cherry blossom on rock. Finding and painting on rocks has become one of my favorite hobbies during quarantine. I believe the Byrds were channeling 2020 when they wrote “Turn! Turn! Turn!”: a time of love, a time of hate, a time of war, a time of peace, a time you may embrace, a time to refrain from embracing…..

River Song integrates poetry with painting. This simple message is a reminder to look, listen, and feel, to be mindful about the art of simplicity.

I incorporated pieces of an advent calendar and different layers of paper prints as well as various things that were going to be trash (a cloth label, crumbled picture).

I am a young Soul-Expressionist. Hoping to inspire TRU self expression through my art and writing. The 3 Afrocentric Dancers represent: Sunrise, Midday, and Twilight. They dance through space and time, releasing energy through rhythmic movements.

Collage with Poetry, 2018

Collage with Poetry, 2018

Painted canvas, tea paper. Size: 6ft x 6ft

Cotton, Paper Rayon Thread, Lunaria seeds and pods. When separating pods of the Lunaria plant, these were the seeds that remained attached and failed to fall away. Size: 26” x 37”

Painted Canvas, Tea Paper, Eucalyptus Leaf. The leaves called this forth. It is one of a tryptic and a memory of a favorite tree lost to a snow storm. Size: 33” x 52”

The center of this collage is the face of a clock my sister owned. She died on Halloween 2014 and the clock stopped working. I also included movies, DVD covers and discs from my favorite movies.

This piece is made with used wood craft appliques and embellished with furniture décor tacks.

This pieces is also made with wood craft appliques. A comic from a newspaper inspired the title.

Epigraph antique and sentimental, Skagit River, in the year ‘18. Digital Nikon Photograph and Poem. Stephen is a 25 year employee of the University of Washington at Harborview Medical Center since 1996. He is a writer, poet, musician, painter, photographer, historian, and reserve civic activist. He and his wife reside in Ballard but he maintains an expatriate residency status with Bainbridge Island. https://www.bainbridgepubliclibrary.org/stephen-edwin-lundgren.aspx

Creative work is a form of meditation for me, with my mind and hands focused yet quiet. Jewelry making is one of many creative outlets that has kept me grounded in 2020.

I find this piece very calming when I wear it. The color reminds me of the ocean. The multi strand adds depth to the necklace. I’ve been a nurse for over 20 years, which has been a calling for me. Beading helps me to relax and brings out creativity I did not know existed.

I like playing, performing, listening and writing music. Doing these things is a way that I like to connect with people. It’s a chance for me to share myself, get to know others and hopefully provide something for people to enjoy.