The Pacific Northwest Stimulation

“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.” – Pablo Picasso

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As an artist and live event painter, when I think of Seattle I instantly think grunge rock, and visions of the 90’s movie “Singles” with maybe a Starbucks label plastered on top. But within a community of artistic, virtual friends I’ve been exposed to another side, and Seattle has some ROCKIN’ visual creators!

Aspire to Inspire…

There’s a power in the pleasure of beauty, and when I was a little girl I would always turn to it. The splendor of music and art made struggles or pain easier to swallow. Seeing something beautiful that would hold my attention, or hearing a song that expressed something I was going through somehow made it okay. I felt less alone and inspired to go beyond. It was an exit into a land of dreaming and imagination that made me feel alive and motivated.

I still get that same fire burning in my belly when I see or hear something that takes my breath away. And I think that’s important for all of us to rekindle that flame regularly. So, I’m sharing with you a couple of artists from the Seattle / Pacific Northwest art scene that have given me some airy inspiration.

Enjoy!
Xo – HiD

Artist Jonathan Matas

A 29 year-old Seattle born painter that is currently residing in San Francisco is kind of a color badass, and he makes the world his canvas. Anything from public walls, streets, galleries, and even the Facebook headquarters, which includes Mark Zuckerberg’s laptop.

Laptop photo

Giant Wall
http://www.jonathanmatas.com/walls/1

Timelapse at FB HQ

 

Artist Fay Jones

A 77 year-old Seattle based painter that has been nationally recognized and I also LOVE her style. My description of her work would be creative, free, playful, intriguing, and pulling.
She currently has an exhibition until December 21st, 2013 at the uber-cool Grover/Thurston Gallery.http://www.groverthurston.com/

Painting

Painting
http://www.groverthurston.com/img/fay-jones/fay-jones-still-sudden-departure.jpg

Below is a short biopic on Fay, and her humble frankness is quite refreshing. She’s really down-to-earth and honest about her process and who she is.