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Horror artist to show at the Ballard Art Walk

Sheldon Calbero — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 00:42:42 +0000

Artist and illustrator M. S. Corley will be prominently displayed as the artist of the month at Monster Art & Clothing, debuting Saturday, September 12th.

His artwork in the series “Horrors of Literature”, which will be displayed, is a mix of modern comic book art, with heavy influences of early 20th century horror, as well as early Japanese block prints.

However, in a display of talent, he is also capable of creating whimsical pieces, as well as being able to recreate classic Scholastic book covers for modern books.

Monster Art & Clothing celebrates its first anniversary

Sheldon Calbero — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 00:17:15 +0000

On Monday, September 7th, Monster Art & Clothing will be celebrating its one year anniversary. For a year, now, owner Holly Gummelt has added her unique taste in art and fashion to the Ballard landscape.

With a rotating list of featured artists every month, most from the Northwest region, as well as local clothing designers, she has helped expose many to these talented individuals in one convenient location.

As an all day promotion, she will be offering a free pair of Sock it to Me socks with every $25 purchase, as well as a promise of cake. Monster Art & Clothing is located on the corner of Ballard Ave. and 20th.

5000 20th Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98107-4807
(206) 789-0037

Artist Kelly Patton to be featured at Monster Art & Clothing

Sheldon Calbero — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 03:34:57 +0000

Its a wonderful idea that there’s a locally owned retail shop that has a monthly rotating list of artists. On the 8th, Monster Art & Clothing will host artist Kelly Patton for the month of August. According to her bio:

I grew up in Colorado where I earned my BFA at Colorado State and graduated in summer 2005. Immediately after graduating from college, I moved out to Seattle to search out my future under the canopy of dark clouds and large trees. My change of environment and occupation as an artist has led me to experiment with many different mediums, but my main focus has been in watercolor.

Her art is very whimsical, and contain a childlike appeal with adult sensibilities, evoking a Lewis Carroll quality.

If you’re in the Ballard neighborhood on August 8th, there will be a reception for her at Monster during the Ballard Art Walk, from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. Although if you’re not around, you can view her gallery here. There will be music, catered food, and an aerialist. Really. If you wonder how anyone can have an aerialist in a small shop, here’s why:

Its because they have a functioning trapeze built into the ceiling. That is probably the awesomest thing I’ve seen in a retail store, next to a little girl accusing her grandmother of farting.

Since its about a week away, plan a trip on making it to the Artwalk.