February Artwalk | George Perrou

We are thrilled to welcome back George Perrou for his second solo show at Click!. Perrou’s mid-century modern paintings are a perfect pairing with many of Click!’s products (and many of the homes in West Seattle!), and his bright, cheerful aesthetic is perfect for welcoming spring.

For the uninitiated, Perrou is a self-taught artist from Portland, OR. His unique mid-century style is heavily influenced by the animation and imagery he devoured as a child.

He’ll be bringing all-new work for our February Artwalk, which opens February 11th, from 6-9p. Perrou will be here for the opening reception, so be sure to stop by to meet the man behind the paintings!

Five Ply Design | Lighting Event + Giveaway

Can we just take a quick second to recognize how INCREDIBLY talented our local artists are? Seriously, guys… PNWers are on another level when it comes to creativity. You may remember these unique laser-cut coasters and the urban BirdHomes hanging in our window. Both of these products are handmade by our neighbor and designer, Peter Benarcik, the creative powerhouse behind Five Ply Design.

We have an affinity for functional art at Click!, so it’s no surprise how flippin’ excited we are to announce that Peter is launching a debut of his lighting line in our store on Saturday, November  7th, and we think it’s some of his greatest work yet! We are suckers for pendant lights, as you know, and his new contemporary designs certainly don’t fall short.

All of Five Ply’s home goods are handcrafted in their micro-studio in Seattle’s International District with materials responsibly sourced in the USA. With Peter’s background in architecture, you can trust that all of his pieces are carefully structured and built to last. Also, this is perfect timing for the rainy season – who couldn’t use a little more light in their home or office this time of year?

Peter will be hanging out with us all day on November 7, so stop by to meet him, learn more about his work, and pick up a new one-of-a-kind pendant light from his newest collection to cozy up your space just in time for winter. Also(!), we’ll be doing a drawing for one of Five Ply’s coaster sets, so you definitely don’t want to miss out on this exclusive all-day event!

West Seattle Art Walk | Deanna Baldi

We are thrilled to introduce our next featured artist for this month’s Art Walk! Seattle’s own Deanna Baldi will be adding some serious beauty to our space with her botanical-inspired creations.

Deanna uses some of the most interesting media to bring her floral subjects to life! She begins by drawing on birchwood in graphite, then etches her design with FIRE (say what?!), then finalizes her piece by painting with oils. Talk about a conversation piece to add to your home. These bright, vivid colors will bring so much life to your walls!

Deanna credits one of her favorite childhood memories as a source of inspiration: picking flowers and leaving them on her neighbors’ doorsteps. Now she has found a way to share flowers – and her talents – with her neighbors (that’s YOU!) that will last in your home for a lifetime!

To see more of these amazing designs, come hang out with Deanna and all of us at Click! on Thursday, September 10 and Thursday, October 8th. We’ll be snacking, mingling, and admiring her beautiful collection from 6-9pm. These beauties will be available at Click! throughout September and October.

Define Your Space | Tabletops

Looking for more ways to simplify and modernize your space? Let’s take a look at those tabletops. Maybe that naked dining table needs some added flair, or your cluttered desk needs a little bit of stylish organization. Thankfully, we’ve got some ideas to spruce up your surfaces to add freshness, increase the aesthetic appeal, and will leave you feeling a bit more comforted that you drove 50 miles for that credenza you found on Craigslist.

Adding a runner and some placemats to any surface will elevate your tabletops and positively enhance your interiors and dining experience. We love these eco-friendly, germ-free mats and their unique patterns and designs.

We know it’s hard to keep your nightstand or the top of your dresser clear of life’s everyday messes. This insanely gorgeous collection of stackable Japanese pottery from Saikai Toki is one of the most versatile and functional pieces of tableware we’ve ever laid eyes on. We like the idea of using these stacking bowls to store valuables…or even to hide those beautiful phone chargers.

We are especially in love with this tea and sugar set. What an ideal way to keep your tea time clean and organized!

Looking to add a bit of rugged charm to your tabletops? (Hint: Father’s Day is right around the corner!) Pop in the store to see more of these handmade iron clocks from Blackthorne Forge. Steven is an old friend of ours, and we love how his designs strive to blend the primitive charm of ironwork with the energy and interest of more contemporary design.

For more ideas on how to groom your tabletops, come visit us in the West Seattle Junction!

West Seattle Artwalk | Cheryl Robinson Art

We are thrilled to be hosting West Seattle’s own Cheryl Robinson as she showcases her charmingly beautiful paintings and ceramics for the upcoming West Seattle Artwalk.

Cheryl Robinson is the definition of a true creative. She continually utilizes mediums that capture her artistic craftsmanship while keeping her technique genuine and fresh! With a passion for penmanship, a Fine Arts degree with a focus on ceramics, and an unbelievable talent for painting (just to name a few), Cheryl truly embraces artistic diversity. Luckily, we get to see a combination of her talents in her collection for this month’s Artwalk!

Having close ties to the restaurant industry, Cheryl designed her ceramics with a food-focused aesthetic, making them a lovely addition to your kitchen space. Looking for the perfect gift for the foodie or aspiring top chef in your life? These nesting bowls are truly unique and would be great for function and display. True beauty combined with versatility – it doesn’t get better than that.

Cheryl’s beloved furry and feathered friends will also be joining us on Thursday, and we just can’t get enough of this half of her collection. Her unique display of wallpapers provide the perfect backdrop for these beautiful creatures!

Don’t miss the opportunity to mingle with Cheryl, find out what inspires her work, and snag some one-of-a-kind designs at Click! Design That Fits on Thursday, May 14 from 6-9pm.

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Other ways to connect with Cheryl Robinson Art:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/CherylRobinsonArt
Instagram: www.instagram.com/cherylrobinsonart

Lisa Hasegawa, intentional art.

simplicity, focus, repetition – all apt words to describe Lisa Hasegawa’s intentional art making. In her own words “…the process of art-making is as important as the finished piece itself.” Holes are punched into sheets of paper that she has been collecting for years. Thread is sewn and the holes are burnished closed at the end of the sewing process. Truly a meditation in art.

Click! welcomes Lisa Hasegawa to the West Seattle Artwalk Thursday February 13th from 6 to 9pm.

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Frances Smersh, from concrete to abstract

Click! co-proprietress Frances Smersh’s jewelry has been the centerpiece of our shop since we first opened in 2004. Recently she’s been focusing her creative energy in another medium: painting.

Drawing inspiration from a trip to the Utah desert last year, Frances has developed themes evocative of water, life forms, and geometric structures in a style all her own. She paints simple lines and shapes washed with colors that warm and soften the feel of the pieces.

 

Trajectory, the first collection of Frances’s new work, will be at Click! beginning with an opening reception on West Seattle Art Walk: 6-9pm November 14, 2013. It will remain through the end of the year.

Ann Duffy at Click! for Artwalk October 10th

Don’t miss the opportunity to meet Ann Duffy at Click! this coming Thursday at the West Seattle Artwalk. She’ll be mixing, mingling and conversing about her latest urban light landscapes.

She likes to say that she paints light. You’ll agree when you stand in front of these pieces.

BONUS! She’s adding a several new pieces for October so if you joined us in September you have more to see.

West Seattle Art Walk is every second Thursday from 6 to 9pm.

Rachel Austin at Summer Fest pre-party

July 12-14 is the West Seattle Summer Fest street fair. The night before is West Seattle Art Walk, which will be extra fun with the streets closing at 6pm for a head start on the weekend complete with music, sales, and fun up and down the strip.

We’re bringing back one of our most popular artists for the occasion: the amazing Rachel Austin. Rachel’s sweet map-based paintings are familiar to almost everyone who’s been to Click!, and she has a new batch of lovelies that explore new themes she’s been working with.

 

Rachel will be on hand to visit and chat about her work. She also welcomes custom requests… maybe you’d like a map painting that includes a place special to you.

Art Walk is Thursday, July 11, from 6 to 9pm. Speaking of maps, here’s an Art Walk walking map for you to plan your evening!

 

Join our Facebook event here.