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A peek into my studio!

Last summer I had the opportunity to have Northwest Art Alliance visit my studio for an interview and to show some of my artistic process. Come on in (virtually) and...

A peek into my studio!

Last summer I had the opportunity to have Northwest Art Alliance visit my studio for an interview and to show some of my artistic process. Come on in (virtually) and...

Lavender, purple and yellow pansies with a banner at the top reading "When everyone wins: the benefits of commission shows."

Everyone Wins: The Shared Benefits of Commissio...

Commission shows? Yes, please! My friend Diane Venti at Alki Arts has a beautiful approach to doing business in the context of art that I call "generous math." Her philosophy...

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Everyone Wins: The Shared Benefits of Commissio...

Commission shows? Yes, please! My friend Diane Venti at Alki Arts has a beautiful approach to doing business in the context of art that I call "generous math." Her philosophy...

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A long body of water with forested hills on either side, viewed from behind an industrial green railing. Two Polaroid style photos of art booths are on the right side. Text on the lower left reads: Notes from the journey.

What I Wish I'd Known About Art Fairs 20 Years ...

This summer will be the 20th year I've done outdoor art fairs! I am so grateful for the support and knowledge that other artists have given me over those years,...

What I Wish I'd Known About Art Fairs 20 Years ...

This summer will be the 20th year I've done outdoor art fairs! I am so grateful for the support and knowledge that other artists have given me over those years,...

A divided plastic container with groupings of various colors and shapes of glass beads.

Making Time for Creativity Despite It All

Finding the balance within our art practices in the face of everything going on in the world around is a near-universal struggle right now for creative folk. I thought I'd...

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Making Time for Creativity Despite It All

Finding the balance within our art practices in the face of everything going on in the world around is a near-universal struggle right now for creative folk. I thought I'd...

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Beautiful Geometry

Beautiful Geometry

Spring experiments exploring the beauty of geometric stitches.

Beautiful Geometry

Spring experiments exploring the beauty of geometric stitches.

West Seattle Art Tour banner, images of a cup, pendant, abstract art, and a block printed heart. Text reads "Come see me at Stop No. 12, Jan Koutsky Studio, 1919 45th Ave SW

Meet the artists! West Seattle Art Tour Sept. 2...

Art is lovely to look at, but it becomes more powerful in the context of community and knowing whose hands the work comes from! Come meet MY community on the...

Meet the artists! West Seattle Art Tour Sept. 2...

Art is lovely to look at, but it becomes more powerful in the context of community and knowing whose hands the work comes from! Come meet MY community on the...