Ian Morrison2026–27 fellow · Nov 5, 2026
The Seattle Prize · From the studios
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- I've been here in Seattle for a few weeks now and after some input from the other fellows and the public I've decided to pursue my Bishop and Queen Painting, a sort of chess inspired murder scene. I've played around with a few different compositions, but most people find the one…
Alright, second week of the fellowship, and I’m slowly settling in. Honestly, it’s been a little overwhelming being surrounded by so many talented artists, but in the best way! We’ve been pitching ideas for our paintings this round, and I looooved seeing how differently everyone…
Miriam Baranov2026–27 fellow · Oct 20, 2026
Last week I finished another painting from my year at the Seattle Prize—this one inspired by the landscape along the Columbia River in central Washington. Every time I cross the Cascade Mountains and enter the dry region far east of Seattle, I’m struck by the immense scale of…
Jackson Wrede2025–26 fellow · Aug 28, 2026
With the start of the new term, I transferred to a new studio space within the Union Trust Building next door. In order to transform the rather mundane space into a suitable artist studio, I painted the walls a neutral green-gray. This type of wall color has been preferred by…
Nick Eisele2025–26 fellow · Nov 1, 2026
The world cup watch party was right outside our studio door, so we were fully immersed in the Futbol experience. Having the fans cheering up and watching the matches outside really tested the concentration levels of the fellows at the studio. Also, I am so proud of my country’s…
Agustina Forest2025–26 fellow · Jul 21, 2026
I had a productive week in the studio last week and finished another painting for the Seattle Prize. "Still Standing" began as a small study that I ultimately decided to take all the way. The reference came from a photo shoot I did in Taos, New Mexico, while I was there for a…Jackson Wrede2025–26 fellow · Aug 20, 2026
The completed portrait of Colette and some behind the scenes photos. I had the privilege of meeting Colette at one of the events hosted by the Art Love Salon and from there was inspired to collaborate on a painting. Through this experience we’ve been able to laugh and process…
Emma Garay2025–26 fellow · Jul 15, 2026
Yesterday, I completed my latest painting as part of the Seattle Prize. The piece is titled “Cold Front” — a reference both to the winter landscape and to the psychology of the portrait itself. The woman stands alone on a snow-covered slope, her presence as quiet and ambiguous…Jackson Wrede2025–26 fellow · Aug 13, 2026
Continuation of the initial block-inThe First Horseman · the making →Nick Eisele2025–26 fellow · Jun 22, 2026
Spending some time on this small study this week to work out background for my new composition. This will be the third portrait in my homelessness series, and one that I am very excited about. John, the subject, is a fixture here in pioneer square and known by many of the…
Daniel Zalla2025–26 fellow · Jun 17, 2026Throughout this past year, I’ve found myself becoming increasingly captivated by the landscapes of Washington. When I began my time at the Seattle Prize, I never imagined how profoundly the Pacific Northwest would reshape the way I think about landscape painting. As I started…Read the post → Jackson Wrede2025–26 fellow · Jul 24, 2026
I’m finally getting into the fun stuff with this large canvas. The main structure of the painting is all set up, and now it’s time to get into the nitty gritty details and bring this thing to life, starting with the ornaments on and around the elephant’s head. I’ve been looking…The Distraction · the making →
Diego Glazer2025–26 fellow · Jun 15, 2026
Over the past few weeks, my fellowship responsibilities have kept me busier than ever, which has meant far less time in the studio than I'd like. While I haven't been painting as much, the upside has been having the opportunity to step back, think, and develop new ideas for…Jackson Wrede2025–26 fellow · Jul 9, 2026
Charcoal block-in using soft vine charcoal. Using a simple crisscross grid to help me place the important elements. I plan to paint directly over the vine charcoal without any sealant. Allowing the drawing to wipe away as I go and letting me adjust and redraw as needed. My goal…The First Horseman · the making →Nick Eisele2025–26 fellow · Jun 19, 2026
Half of the year show was a huge success! So many people came by that at some point there was a line to get in! My favorite thing about the show was the sense of collaboration among the fellows to make it happen. 5 minutes before the show we were still putting signs up. We took…Agustina Forest2025–26 fellow · Jun 11, 2026
Since moving to the Pacific Northwest, I've developed an unexpected passion for landscape painting. One of my goals over the coming years is to establish myself as a painter of the American West. This landscape has become a tremendous source of inspiration for me, and when I…Jackson Wrede2025–26 fellow · Jun 25, 2026
Self Portrait with the Promise of a Blue SkySelf Portrait with the Promise of a Blue Sky · the making →Daniel Zalla2025–26 fellow · May 21, 2026
Now that our exhibition has been on display for a few weeks, it's time for me to begin committing to the major projects that will carry me through the remainder of my first year of the Seattle Prize. Last week I presented several studies and ideas to the cohort. The feedback was…Jackson Wrede2025–26 fellow · Jun 18, 2026
I’ve been working on my self portrait, almost done with it! Also Ive been workikg on some last little changes to the drawing before I jump into the big canvas. I’ve been learning from Tenaya to solve the problems in this stage rather than on the big canvas. I am really eager to…Agustina Forest2025–26 fellow · May 6, 2026
This is a William appreciation post. Good Ol’ William as we call him. A wee Scottish lad with a big heart. A friend and rock solid painter with whom I was honored to spend some time this weekend painting in the Olympic Peninsula. He’s also a ravenous billiards player, religious…Daniel Zalla2025–26 fellow · May 1, 2026
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