News — art

Click co-proprietress Frances Smersh and encaustic painter Stephanie Hargrave have spent the last several months creating a beautiful body of work and having a hell of a lot of fun doing it. We will introduce the resulting mixed media paintings Thursday October 13. The two artists have been friends for decades and collectors of each other's works (jewelry, ceramics, painting, sculpture, etc.) since the day they met. Though the two have shared studio space in the past, this is the largest co-creation experiment they've taken on to date.  Their shared aesthetic spans a range from architectural to organic. Frances's lines meet Stephanie's flowers, paper...

Can we just take a quick second to recognize how INCREDIBLY talented our local artists are? Seriously, guys... PNWers are on another level when it comes to creativity. You may remember these unique laser-cut coasters and the urban BirdHomes hanging in our window. Both of these products are handmade by our neighbor and designer, Peter Benarcik, the creative powerhouse behind Five Ply Design. We have an affinity for functional art at Click!, so it's no surprise how flippin' excited we are to announce that Peter is launching a debut of his lighting line in our store on Saturday, November  7th, and we...

We are thrilled to introduce our next featured artist for this month’s Art Walk! Seattle's own Deanna Baldi will be adding some serious beauty to our space with her botanical-inspired creations. Deanna uses some of the most interesting media to bring her floral subjects to life! She begins by drawing on birchwood in graphite, then etches her design with FIRE (say what?!), then finalizes her piece by painting with oils. Talk about a conversation piece to add to your home. These bright, vivid colors will bring so much life to your walls! Deanna credits one of her favorite childhood memories as a...

Looking for more ways to simplify and modernize your space? Let’s take a look at those tabletops. Maybe that naked dining table needs some added flair, or your cluttered desk needs a little bit of stylish organization. Thankfully, we’ve got some ideas to spruce up your surfaces to add freshness, increase the aesthetic appeal, and will leave you feeling a bit more comforted that you drove 50 miles for that credenza you found on Craigslist. Adding a runner and some placemats to any surface will elevate your tabletops and positively enhance your interiors and dining experience. We love these eco-friendly, germ-free mats and their...

We are thrilled to be hosting West Seattle’s own Cheryl Robinson as she showcases her charmingly beautiful paintings and ceramics for the upcoming West Seattle Artwalk. Cheryl Robinson is the definition of a true creative. She continually utilizes mediums that capture her artistic craftsmanship while keeping her technique genuine and fresh! With a passion for penmanship, a Fine Arts degree with a focus on ceramics, and an unbelievable talent for painting (just to name a few), Cheryl truly embraces artistic diversity. Luckily, we get to see a combination of her talents in her collection for this month’s Artwalk! Having close ties to the restaurant...