CoCA Ballard: Tracy Boyd

Tracy Boyd, © 2009, “Kangas”, o/c 36” x 36”

Tracy Boyd: Seattle Sketches

DATES: May 26 – July 6, 2009

RECEPTION: Thursday, June 11, 2009, 6-9p

Like many emerging artists, Seattle figurative painter, Tracy Boyd, longs to understand key “art scene” people. Who are they, really? What do they do, and what motivates them? She seeks this understanding because she feels these people are in the way of her artistic journey.

In this series, Boyd depicts Northwest art figures in a manner she imagines will expose aspects of the person beneath the persona. Sometimes using unlikely tools, Boyd loosely applies heavy oil paint in a manner that seems to sculpt her subjects. She often adds graphic elements to the canvas that leave the viewer with more questions than answers. She does this to leave –or perhaps create- ambiguity that emulates people’s lives.

10th Annual Art in the Garden @ the Ballard P-Patch

10th Annual Art in the Garden @ the Ballard P-Patch.

Musicians & artists wanted.

Each artist who sells there wares will be charged a nominal booth fee of $35 in advance. You must supply all your tents & tables. Fence space available. Must be set up by 9am. a one hour early bird special of 10% your sale price and free coffee & donuts should bring in enough business to cover your cost. You must also supply me a City of Seattle business Id # as this is a non-profit that reports income. As far as music looking for acoustic mostly but blue grass would be nice. Sting quartets a plus. All participants get complimentary beverage & hot dogs.
Free parking @ 8527 25th Ave NW Ballard P-Patch.

Questions? Please contact Kelly Ryan at KRyan@FarmersAgent.com

House, tree, yard, sun reception this Thursday May 1st at 7pm

CoCA Ballard Gallery:

House, tree, sun, yard, etc. curated by Doug Jeck

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Artists were asked to make a work using any media on an 8 1/2" x 11" sheet of paper. These works include the image of a house, a tree, a yard, the sun, and anything else. It's a basic, fundamental art assignment taken on by some of the best in Seattle.

Artists include: Claudia Fitch, Jeffery Mitchell, John Taylor, Jamie Walker, Akio Takamori, Claire Cowie, Jodi Rockwell and many others.

Show run: May 1st through June 6th, 2008

Artist Recess: Thurs, May 1, 7-9 PM