Art Walk Edmonds: "Every Bird Has A Song" Puget Sound Bird Fest Poster Contest Honorable Mention

ARTspot and the Pilchuck Audubon Society are excited to present the group show of the Honorable Mention Winners of the Puget Sound Bird Fest Poster Contest! With over 70 entries to the contest, we were blown away by the artwork entered for the theme “Every Bird Has a Song.” Here are the Honorable Mention Artists! Ally Grant (Runner Up) - Love at First Song “This piece was created specifically for the Puget Sound Bird Fest poster art, and is meant to show the moment when two Western Tanagers see each other for the first time. The love created by one song is a feeling that both birds and humans can understand, and can create a bond that lasts for generations.” Alondra Guzman -“A Familiar Song of Childhood” was inspired by the mourning dove’s gentle cooing, a sound that reminds me deeply of my childhood and the feeling of being outside in moments of peace and familiarity. Paired with vibrant cherry blossoms symbolizing life, renewal, and spring, this piece celebrates nostalgia, overlooked beauty, and the quiet comfort found in nature. Bean Drake - Songs of the Puget Sound Wetland “This mixed media illustration features a variety of species from the Pacific Northwest and is based off of Spectrograms, the visual depiction of bird sounds. The species are pacific wren, Townsend’s warbler, chestnut backed chickadee, steller’s jay, black oystercatcher, Anna’s hummingbird, and spotted owl.” Carrie Kipp Howard - Song of the Towhee “Spotted towhees are local songbirds that are often underappreciated. I was inspired by the towhees that brighten our yard with their flashes of color and cheerful calls.” David Henkes - Songbird Symphony in C “I enjoy bringing the smaller stature in nature to a larger scale. And there is always a song in the air.” Julia Giordano - Sing Out “Julia Giordano is a paper collage artist living in Edmonds, WA. She uses hand-painted papers to create bright and lively images inspired by the natural world.” Ken Ketchum - Barn Swallow Ballet “I recently spent time at Lake Crescent and saw lots of Barn Swallows. That was the motivation for this piece.” Paige Dietrich - Song of the Trees “I love playing with watercolor and ink-it’s sort of meditative and all-consuming. Birds are a favorite subject because they are so expressive!” Join us for a reception on Art Walk Night, Thursday June 18, 5pm-8pm Click on each image to enlarge View fullsize Love at First Song - Ally Grant View fullsize A Familiar Song of Childhood - Alondra Guzman View fullsize Songs of the Puget Sound Wetland - Bean Drake View fullsize Song of The Towhee - Carrie Howard View fullsize Songbird Symphony in C - David Henkes View fullsize Sing Out - Julia Giordano View fullsize Barn Swallow Ballet- Ken Ketchum View fullsize Song of the Trees - Paige Dietrich Interested in being an Art Walk Artist? We’re always excited to represent local artists. Must be available to come in person for Art Walk Night.