Painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, screenprinting, photography, architecture, textiles, crafts, and so much more. If you love the visual arts, don’t miss First Fridays, presented by the Downtown Spokane Partnership. Find your new favorite gallery via our interactive art map.
I am a Photographer, Musician and writer of Short Stories, Poetry and Prose. In all of my work, I am self taught and draw inspiration from the little connections between the living world and the inanimate. The voices that hang behind the things we pretend are only there for our passing glance or moments of thoughtful gazing, but to me are profound just in their being and deserve a moment of pause.
My focus is on the complexities and intricacies created as paper is transformed through inelegant, forceful manipulation. The scale of my work is an invitation to intimacy, permission for the observer to closely examine the exquisite scars born from the forces that played upon the paper. The color, texture, construction, and composition of each piece tells that paper’s individual story. I want observers to acknowledge the brutal beauty of that story, seeing not just the paper’s innate vulnerability but its noble defiance. The end goal is not for my pieces to elicit mere appreciation for the awkward loveliness of the paper’s damaged imperfection, but instill real empathy for it’s inherent power and dignity, and by extension, the power and dignity of our frail human imperfection.
ArtWorksByLivelylor came about as a way to combine my love for the arts with a desire to support projects that work to improve people’s lives. My artwork is inspired by the natural world and particularly the Pacific Northwest as well as by the incredible versatility of acrylics. Each painting is one of a kind and no prints are made. Thank you for enjoying my art while also helping make a difference!
My artwork is a result of studying the interconnected nature of reality.
Whether it’s an art project, a head shot, or something in between, other people trusting me to photograph them and what is most important to them is something I consider sacred. I hope that comes through in my work. To check out my portfolio of commercial work and art projects, visit www.gracejune.art. My other platform with some art for purchase is: gracejuneimagery.shootproof.com. If you want more current happenings, my instagram is a good spot to connect, @gracemjune. You can support and follow my official business page on Facebook, Grace June Imagery.
Clarin is a lifestyle and portrait photographer specializing in creatively and artistically capturing your most authentic self. Clarin describes her style as “Artistic Documentarian”. When it comes to your brand, she takes on the role of Creative Director and helps bring your vision to life with an artistic eye. When it comes to your wedding day, she enjoys stepping back and capturing the real moment that is unfolding, but is quick to jump in and grab opportunities to capture moments in a creative way. Inspired by the fleeting flickering of light, texture, and those subtle things that make each of us, us. She is dedicated to creating a space where all love is celebrated and all humans are honored. Clarin is also the owner/operator of THE NOW NOW space, a natural light creative studio in downtown Spokane.
Photographing people and capturing memories is what I do. Excelling at displaying emotion and genuine personality is my joy. Shooting boudoir and showing every woman that their body is sexy and powerful is my love. Specialty areas: boudoir, high school seniors, wedding, engagement, commercial headshots, branding, and family.
Born inside a piano, Emily Westman has gone on to become a multifaceted musician with expansive skills. Any given day, she can be found performing as a percussionist with the symphony, playing drums in the musical theater pit, playing drums and singing with her band, SISTERS, teaching music lessons to all ages, orchestrating symphonic music, producing rock tunes in her studio, or playing piano for the elderly. Having played piano since the age of 2 followed by drums, guitar, bass and percussion, Emily went on to study at a performing arts high school followed by classical composition and orchestration at the University of Miami. Since then she has spent the last decade performing in hundreds of halls, genres, bands and countries. A consummate songwriter and composer, Emily has put out 2 full length studio albums with her band, SISTERS, that are available on all platforms. She hopes to instill the same fire she feels for music with everyone she encounters and would love to help kids (and adults alike) seek that flame within themselves.
Todd Milne performs Electro-Acoustic World Fusion on Bamboo Flute & Ukulele. His style pays homage to traditions from around the world. Deeply contemplative and serene, the music permeates the environment and induces a near transcendental sense of peace and relaxation. His performances and recordings have become popular among those seeking healing and respite from the stresses of modern living.
I am a local artist who specializes in large-scale muraling, featuring floral and botanical pieces. I find that in life I must always be content with what I have while working for what I want. My journey has been one of striking a balance between artist and mother. I have learned that there are times for contemplation and times to create. One constant pulse has pulled me toward my true passion, painting. Creating large-scale impact and transforming small spaces with just a simple paintbrush and vision have kept me centered.
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