Fundraiser for the Southwest Seattle Historical Society

On Wednesday, February 11, I will be giving a benefit for the Southwest Seattle Historical Society. I will share little-known early photos of West Seattle, as well as some of my most famous works.

This is an exclusive event at the historic Colman Estate, an Arthur Loveless-designed English revival estate in West Seattle. Each individual or couple will receive a
copy of Earth Is My Witness, which I will personally inscribe. Also included is a signed,
8-by-10-inch photo, suitable for framing, that depicts the Madrona trees of my beloved Lincoln Park.

For information on the event, please call Clay Eals, Executive Director, at 206-484-8008, or e-mail clay.eals@loghousemuseum.info.

Can’t make it to the event? Plan a visit to the Loghouse Museum on Alki, the “birthplace of Seattle”.

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Q3 2014 Images

July 1 to October 1 found me photographing landscapes & wildlife near and far: caribou in Svalbard, Norway; a hummingbird nest in my own backyard in Seattle; brown bears in Alaska; Canon Beach, Oregon; Palouse wheatfields and the sleeping volcano of Mt. Rainier in Washington State; wildlife in Kenya, Uganda, and the Surma people of Ethiopia.

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West Seattle Garden Tour 7/20

Some of you may have seen my July 8th post about the tiny hummingbird nest I discovered clinging to a branch on one of my Japanese maples. I was able to get a few more photos before the last of the fledgelings flew the nest. He was a fat little guy and very demanding on his parents!

If you create a natural habitat you soon get wild animals to share the space. I invite you to see my garden up close on July 20th during the West Seattle Garden Tour (WSGT). I will be on hand to greet visitors and sell and sign books as a benefit for WSGT

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Click on their logo for information and tickets:

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The WSGT donates net proceeds of the event to support Seattle-based community gardens and other non-profits that promote horticulture, education, or the arts.

There he goes!
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Hummingbird Nest in my Yard

Look what I discovered in one of my trees when I was pruning with my friend!

If you create a natural habitat you soon get wild animals to share the space with. I unfortunately left for a trip right after discovering these cute little guys and figured they would fly the nest before my return. I sent requests to several of my friends to go photograph them while I was away. My assistant Libby Pfeiffer made it up there over the weekend and got some nice shots. She reported the mother was vary concerned about her presence, and would only land on the opposite side from her camera. You can see how much they grew in a few short days! Also, I want to mention to those near Seattle, if you want to check out my garden, it will be part of the West Seattle Garden Tour on July 20th. I will be there to greet visitors and sign books.

Rufous hummingbird chicks in nest, Seattle, Washington by Libby Pfeiffer
Rufous hummingbird chicks in nest, Seattle, Washington by Libby Pfeiffer
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Modernism in the Pacific Northwest

A new exhibition at the Seattle Art Museum showcases the works of Mark Tobey and Morris Graves, among others. These are the artists who have inspired me the most–as anyone who attended my Art of Composition seminar should know.

Modernism in the Pacific Northwest: The Mythic and the Mystical
Jun 19 – Sep 7 2014
Seattle Art Museum
Simonyi Special Exhibition Galleries

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Portland & Seattle seminars this weekend!

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Need something awesome to do this weekend? Will you be in the Pacific Northwest?

For those who associate Art Wolfe solely with nature photography, be prepared for a startling revelation.

Drawing from 36 years of international travel, Art will delve into a vast range of subjects; from discovering the subject to elements of design and even new works such as time lapses. Imagery of nature, wildlife, and the world’s varied landscapes will round out the curriculum to provide the most comprehensive and imaginative class available.

EXPLORE                            CREATE                             INSPIRE

Saturday April 26th
Art of Composition – Portland, OR
Mount Hood Community College
10am-4pm
Register HERE

Sunday April 27th
Art of Composition – Seattle, WA
Kenmore Camera
10am-4pm
Register HERE

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EYE HEART EWE

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Art of Composition Valentine’s Day Special!

Learn how to see with one of the most inspirational, hard-working, and renowned photographers in the world!

Sign up this weekend & get 15% off
Use coupon code: BLOGaoc2014

2014 Art of Composition Seminars:
March 15 Miami, FL
March 16 Tampa, FL
April 19 Austin, TX
April 20 Denver, CO
April 26 Portland, OR
April 27 Seattle, WA

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Assignment & Assessment Workshop Feb 1-2 in Seattle

Japanese maple, Washington Park Arboretum, Seattle, Washington, USA

Art will provide everyone with a list of assignments/shooting suggestions prior to the workshop, and will spend two full days looking over everyone’s work through the magnifying glass. He will have a question and answer section at the beginning and end of each day providing you with an opportunity to gain insight as to how he has created and maintained a successful career in photography.

If you are ready to take your photography to a new level, look no further and do not hesitate as this course will fill quickly.

There is a meet and greet at 6pm, January 31 at the Graham Visitor Center at Seattle’s Washington Park Arboretum

To register click HERE

For additional information contact Libby Pfeiffer, 888.973.0011

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Artist Reception

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Feeling spontaneous? I will be giving two presentations at my gallery Tuesday, December 10th. I head out of town for six weeks so this will be the last chance to get personalized books for the holidays!

Where: The Art Wolfe Gallery

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When: 5-9 pm

What: presentations at 6 & 8 pm + book signing

I also have some beautiful new prints hanging in the gallery, so come on down & meet the artist!

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TEDxRainier Video Now Live

Did you miss the TEDxRainier event live last weekend? Well you can still catch Art’s talk via the web!

www.tedxrainier.com

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