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Artists We Love
Our favorite artists—and these few examples of their art—represent only a handful of the talent that can be seen in this art-rich town

Browsing galleries is one of our favorite ways to fall in love with work by painters such as Susan Dory and Richard Morhous, and photographers such as Doug Keyes; sometimes, though we need look only in the next office to find delightful work, such as that of Seattle Homes & Lifestyles associate art director Jana Rekosh.




Lindsey Rowe, Assistant Editor: “Local artist Susan Dory’s paintings are full of energy, yet soothing and beautiful. I love the graphic feel of the elongated ovals.” Represented by Winston Wächter Fine Art, 203 Dexter Ave. N., (206) 652-5855.

Cameo (2007) by Susan Dory; courtesy Winston Wächter



Giselle Smith, Editor: “I love the bright colors and graphic nature of Richard Morhous’ work. I see new things each time I look at one of his paintings.” Represented by Lisa Harris Gallery, 1922 Pike Place, (206) 443-3315. Richard Morhous’ art:

Bay (2007) by Richard Morhous; Courtesy Lisa Harris Gallery



Shawn Williams, Art Director: ”Our own Jana Rekosh (SH&L associate art director) is one of my favorite Seattle artists. I love the layers and layers of graphic elements and texture.” Available through Jana Rekosh, jana@rekosh.com.

Fall Étude by Jana Rekosh



Virginia Bunker, Market Editor: “There are many different ways to experience art, but for me, the thing that’s most important is the way a work makes me feel. What amazes me about this multiple exposure pigment print, ‘Financial District, New York’ by Seattle photographer Doug Keyes, is how it captures the energy, color and vibrancy of downtown Manhattan. I’m transported to a different time and place without leaving the room.” Represented by G. Gibson Gallery, S. Washington St., (206) 587-4033.

Courtesy Doug Keyes and Gibson Gallery


Giselle Smith, Editor: “Z. Z. Wei’s paintings remind me of road trips across Washington state, through the Palouse and farming towns, where everyone drives old pickup trucks and life is slower.” Shown here, Vintage, oil on canvas (2007). Represented by Patricia Rovzar Gallery, 1225 Second Ave., (206) 652-5855.

Vintage by Z. Z. Wei; photo courtesy of Patricia Rovzar Gallery



Jana Rekosh, Associate Art Director:  “My favorite Seattle artist is Fay Jones. I have tracked her work for more than 20 years and seen it evolve from full color paintings to more minimal line art on top of layers of color and pattern. Her work is inhabited by mysterious characters caught in psychological dramas; it is open to wide interpretation. There is an engaging tension between the dreamlike subject matter and the strength of the color and composition.” Represented by Grover/Thurston Gallery, 309 Occidental Ave. S., (206) 443-3315.

Beach, Midday by Fay Jones; photo ourtesy of Grover/Thurston Gallery

Shirley Sax, Sales Manager:  “Right now, I’m interested in an artist—originally from Brazil—who is showing at Artforte Gallery. His name is Yvan Genest, and his current works include paintings with dreamlike Carnival colors surrounding ancient, knowing faces. I find the works visually and emotionally compelling.” Available through Artforte Gallery, 213 First Ave. S., (206) 748-0187.

Solitary King by Yvan Genest; photo courtesy of Artforte Gallery
Lindsey Rowe, Assistant Editor: “Many of the homes we feature have Betsy Eby’s paintings on the walls—I think it’s because her work represents a modern approach to the Northwest-meets-Asian aesthetic. Flutter has a depth and a darkness that I find comforting, like a blanket I could wrap around myself.” Represented by Winston Wächter Fine Art, 203 Dexter Ave. N., (206) 652-5855.

Flutter (2008) by Betsy Eby; photo courtesy of Winston Wächter Fine Art


Giselle Smith, Editor: “I discovered the work of artist Tyler Huntzinger at Veritables Décor (2806 E. Madison St., 206-322-7782), when he had a show there in October. I love the moody dreaminess of his mixed media paintings of birds in bare branches.” Available through Veritables Décor, 2806 E. Madison St., (206) 322-7782.

Bare Branches with Birds in Green (2006) by Tyler Huntzinger; photo courtesy Tyler Huntzinger


Jill Mogen, Publisher: “I love the interiors at the less-than-two-year-old Butter London, a retail space at Starbucks headquarters; large black chandeliers were the first thing I noticed, but then this wallpaper art grabbed me. Butter London’s owners, Nonie Creme and Sasha Muir, bought a design from English wallpaper makers Fromental, and then customized it with unique elements such as ravens and jewelry to make it their own."

Courtesy of Butter London; other Fromental wallpaper designs available through Jennifer West Showroom, Seattle Design Center, Ste. 100, (206) 405-4500.