Loading...

Home Fellows Works Posts Sign In

Seattle Prize

Seattle Prize

Seattle Prize

Home FellowsEveryone in the studios this year WorksEach painting, from sketch to finish PostsEvery studio post, by month AboutThe Prize, the studios, the film

Members

Sign in Create an account

Also

Occidental Fine ArtsThe studios and exhibitions (opens a new tab)

Home

Loading...

Posts | Seattle Prize

The Seattle Prize · From the studios

Posts

142 posts from the fellows’ studios, both years, newest first. Tap a post to open it.

Jump to

October 20261 post

Studio post by Miriam Baranov

Miriam Baranov2026–27 fellow · Oct 20, 2026

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…

August 20263 posts

Studio post by Jackson Wrede

Jackson Wrede2025–26 fellow · Aug 28, 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…

Studio post by Jackson Wrede

Jackson Wrede2025–26 fellow · Aug 20, 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…

Studio post by Jackson Wrede

Jackson Wrede2025–26 fellow · Aug 13, 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…

July 20265 posts

Studio notesThroughout 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

Studio post by Agustina Forest

Agustina Forest2025–26 fellow · Jul 21, 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…

Studio post by Emma Garay

Emma Garay2025–26 fellow · Jul 15, 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…

Studio post by Daniel Zalla

Daniel Zalla2025–26 fellow · Jul 9, 2026

Nice weekend up in Bellingham with the fellows- painting some beautiful landscapes. A cat slept on my chest all night and I got no sleep, did a backflip, learned 10% of a song on piano. Back in the studio now with progress coming on the newest painting too

Studio post by Jackson Wrede

Jackson Wrede2025–26 fellow · Jul 9, 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…