Warped Toys

Welcome the World of Warped Toys as envisioned by local Renton artist, Kristi Hand. Happy Delusions, the indie craft store on South Third in Renton, had it's windows taken over by an amazing set of paintings, watercolors and toy creations this morn. And the world will never look quite the same again - thank god!

The reception is tonight, Friday, beginning at 7pm and is in cahoots with the First Friday Block Party and art showing that is happening next door at Liberty Cafe with Mary Clymer's Fun Felt Forest.

Irreverent? Wickedly humorous? Absolutely! Kristi has talent and spunk all rolled into one.

You may remember these small Pez dispensers that Kristi has taken over and made into the smallest of canvases for her detailed artwork. I love them.

There is a window full of Kristi's deft hand at painting that is not to be missed as well. I couldn't help myself - the toys were so captivating and demanded to be shot.

Greet and Meet the artists tonight - but if you miss the evening's fun, the work will be up for the entire month of May.

Happy Delusions
924 South 3rd Street
Renton, WA 98057-2734
(425) 255-6078

Art at the Theater

Artist Michelle Waldele-Dick has a show hanging in the reception area of our local Carco Theater, and her oil paintings are a joy to view. Using a classical realist approach to her subjects of landscape and still life, Michelle paints what she knows and loves. Views of the Pacific Northwest, flowers native to the area around us and other subjects are on view through the end of March.

Michelle hails from the well known Gage Academy and presently teaches art to both youth and adults at Arts Umbrella in Bothell, WA. Personally, I am wishing she was teaching right next door at the community center.

There is no admission fee to see her show and mid-month, there will a an artist reception where refreshments will be served and you can meet the artist in person. Save your calendar for Friday, February 19th from 6pm - 8pm. I always liken these events as a great way to soak up a little culture and meet with your mate outside of the four walls you call home. Make it a date night.

For more information about the artist, please visit www.mwaldelefineart.com.

Carco Theatre

1717 SE Maple Valley Highway
425-430-6706
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

For more information about the Renton Municipal Arts Commission, visit ArtsCommission.rentonwa.gov.

Come meet the artist

For the first time in several years, the Renton Municipal Arts Commission is hosting an Artist Reception - how exciting! The artist du jour is Dan Wend, whose work can be seen here, is a resident of Des Moines and an artist whose work has been shown at Arts Unlimited in the recent past. The reception is free to the public, offering us all a chance to rub elbows with artsy folk, have some punch and cookies and see some beautiful art work up close.
For those aspiring to having a showing of their own and who are within King County proper, visit the Arts Commission website to apply. The next Artist Reception will feature a local Renton girl, age 12, who does Origami Quilts.

Carco Theatre Saturday, Feb. 28 4 - 7 pm Free