Mountlake Terrace LIBRARY Eddee Helms

Exhibit Opens August 1st
August 1 – 31, 2019

Eddee Helms
The Mountlake Terrace Arts Advisory Commission presents the Eddee Helms Photoshop Collage Exhibit for the month of August at the Mountlake Terrace Library, 23300 58^th Avenue West.

Eddee Helms is a photoshop collage artist who lives in Mountlake Terrace, Washington.

As a child, Helms grew up with the love of toys, Saturday morning cartoons, Captain Crunch Cereal and B horror films. Helms says his artwork is a combination of all these items tossed in a blender and spread out over the canvas creating a collision of organized chaos. Helms’ work is full of energy and surprises found in every nook and cranny of the image.

“The unique images I create are inspired by my love for retro toys, vintage imagery, and historical references, said Helms. “You’ll typically find me searching for hours identifying just the right image that can be broken down into many parts and then “frankensteined” together. These combinations begin to create a world only known in the deepest regions of my brain.”

Helms has worked in the toy and board game industry for over 15 years and recently  acts as the Creative Director for PowerA, a video game accessory company. His love for his family and art drives his passion, waking up every morning ready to imagine, discover, create and play.

The Mountlake Terrace Arts Advisory Commission oversees the library exhibits as part of its mission to promote cultural events in the community.

The show runs through August 31 at the Mountlake Terrace Library, Mondays through Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sundays 1 to 5 p.m.

The Mountlake Terrace Arts Advisory Commission oversees the library exhibits as part of its mission to promote cultural events in the community.  Each show is monthly at the Mountlake Terrace Library, Mondays through Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sundays 1 to 5 p.m..

Mountlake Terrace LIBRARY Commissioners

September is Art Commissioner month with Judy Ryan, Mark Hopkins, Marla French, & Janice Patterson

Exhibit Opens September 1
Sept. 1 – 30, 2019

Judy Ryan: Paintings & Drawings
A long time resident of South Snohomish County, Judy currently resides in Mountlake Terrace. She enjoys working in oils and acrylic and her work includes portraits and mixed media.  Judy’s recent subject matter is dog portraits. She loves to capture their personality in each painting.  Judy currently serves as the Chair of the Mountlake Terrace Arts Commission.

Mark Hopkins:  Photography
Mark is a local professional photographer who specializes is commercial photography, but loves to explore simple to complex composite photographic creations in digital format as well as film.  He is a lifetime South Snohomish county resident, and 16 year MLT resident     http://markhopkinsphoto.com

Marla French:  Paintings & Drawings
Marla French a Seattle native, and has had a passion for sketching and painting since childhood. She began studying in watercolor medium, and currently works in oil, acrylic and mixed media. She enjoys both representational and abstract painting.
Marla currently serves on the Mountlake Terrace Arts Commission as  Vice Chairman.

Janice Patterson:  Paintings
Janice is a North Carolina transplant to Seattle, having moved here in 2009 when she retired.  She has studied art intensely, with a focus on abstract art, and is a member of several national art organizations.

The Mountlake Terrace Arts Advisory Commission oversees the library exhibits as part of its mission to promote cultural events in the community.  Each show is monthly at the Mountlake Terrace Library, Mondays through Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sundays 1 to 5 p.m..