Artist Roster

This is a list of artists who have shown at Nuwave Gallery (open since January 2023). The goal of this list is to connect other galleries and businesses with local artists to also feature their work.

Artists listed below are chosen based on skill, application, and their subject matter’s suitability for each showcase. Want to be a part of the roster? Submit your work here!

  • A young woman with long blonde hair sits on earthy ground outdoors next to a large white textured canvas. She is wearing white overalls and beige sandals, holding a transparent high-heeled shoe in her right hand. The landscape behind her is open with clouds in the sky, suggesting a rural or artistic outdoor setting during sunset.

    Erin Oostra

    Erin Oostra is a Washington-based painter best known for her abstract and impressionistic paintings inspired by the mountains and oceans of the Pacific Northwest. With strong, fluid strokes, her contemporary artwork captures an awe and respect for the dangerous beauty of nature.

    SEE MORE WORK: erinoostra.com

  • A young man with brown hair, blue eyes, and light skin, wearing a black jacket and white shirt, smiling in front of a wall with numerous small framed images.

    Kyle Krauskopf

    Multi-disciplined artist and self-described “doer-of-good,” Kyle Krauskopf is rarely stagnant. He strives to keep an eye toward those in need, an ear open for anyone who may need it, and hands working to be of aid- all the while, creating a little wonder as he goes.

    SEE MORE WORK: kylekrauskopf.com

  • A man standing inside a large rust-colored metal sculpture of the number 50 on a sidewalk in front of a modern glass building with trees and street in the background.

    Austin J Smith

    Austin J Smith is a professional local artist committed to creative expression through multimedia artwork. His aim is to inspire an emotional perspective through both abstract and figurative compositions. His work is featured in both public and private collections throughout the Pacific Northwest.

    SEE MORE WORK: austinjsmith.com

  • Amanda Whitworth

    Amanda Whitworth

    Amanda is a “Jackie-of-many-trades", always having her hands in several different projects at once. Whether it is creating her landscape and geometric art pieces or transforming old and outdated furniture, she has always drawn inspiration from the Pacific Northwest and the beauty all around us here. She is forever grateful to live in one of the most incredible places in the world.

    SEE MORE WORK: amandawhitworth.com

  • A woman standing outdoors on a grassy terrain, holding a canvas with a line drawing of a landscape featuring large rock formations and a red sun, with mountains and trees in the background, during daytime.

    Kelsey Marshall

    Kelsey Marshall is a Bellingham local who embraced a nomadic lifestyle throughout her 20s, traversing the Western regions, Alaska, and Hawaii while working seasonal jobs. Kelsey's artwork draws from the vast and often overlooked landscapes that resonate as her true home, mirroring the ever-changing nature of these environments.

    SEE MORE WORK: kelseymarshal.xyz

  • A smiling man standing in a workshop with tools on a pegboard behind him, wearing a cap and a t-shirt with a Wally the dog logo.

    Ryan Dykes

    Ryan is first a carpenter, building tables, cabinets, bookshelves and other projects. He recently started making 100% recycled geometric landscapes and other works of art out of scraps from larger projects. He draws inspiration from all of the places he has traveled.

    SEE MORE WORK: @bernies_builds

  • A smiling man with gray hair and beard pointing at a poster about Modern American, featuring a horse illustration and a list of featured artists, against a brick wall background.

    Justin Colt Beckman

    Based around an investigation of the unique characteristics of small-town life and the rural landscape, Beckman's work explores the dichotomy of urban and rural cultures and their associated stereotypes. Essentially a city boy with country boy tendencies, he uses photo-based works, film/video, sculpture, installation, and new-media to engage with and better understand his rural surroundings

    SEE MORE WORK: beckman.studio

  • A man with a beard wearing a brown beanie holding a white towel with the words 'Be Nice' written on it in black, in a room decorated with framed pictures and potted plants.

    Graham Franciose

    Graham Franciose is an artist and illustrator living and working in Seattle WA. His emotive paintings, with traditional materials, echo back to his early interest in children's book illustration. Each piece invites the viewer into a world, and narrative, with a sliver of a story, open to interpretation.

    SEE MORE ART: gfranciose.com

  • A young woman with blonde hair taking a selfie next to a colorful, illuminated floral art piece in an indoor setting.

    Josephine Rice

    Josephine Rice is obsessed with making life more colorful, bold, flower and fun. The work is dualistically simple and complex with the point being to get lost in the gradient.

    SEE MORE WORK: josephinerice.com

  • A young woman with short hair and glasses on her head standing next to an easel with three paintings, including sunflowers and berries, in a bright room with a large window.

    Jenna Brechbiel

    Jenna Brechbiel is a modern professional watercolor painter based in Seattle.

    SEE MORE WORK: jennawatercolor.com

  • A woman with wavy brown hair, wearing a black shirt and ripped blue jeans, kneels outdoors on dry grass, painting on a canvas set on an easel.

    LeeAnn Sowers

    LeeAnn is a young artist who although has always been inspired by the western lifestyle, just recently started to pursue her passion in fine art. She spent some time in Ellensburg after she recieved her degree in California, and fell in love with the community, landscape, and chosen rural lifestyle, which you can see influence her artwork.

    SEE MORE WORK: simpleedesigns.com

  • A woman with black hair, glasses, and a tattooed arm sitting in an art studio, holding a colorful artist's palette and resting her chin on her hand, with abstract art paintings of wolves behind her.

    Aliza and Her Monsters

    Aliza is a contemporary wildlife artist who was born and raised on a tiny island near Seattle. Painting animals was always an escape from the chaos around her growing up. Aliza and her monsters' describes her journey of growth, struggle and solace as an artist. With love and reverence, Aliza paints the menagerie of her monsters, bringing their ferocity and curiosity to life.

    SEE MORE WORK: alizaandhermonsters.com

  • A man with glasses and curly gray hair smiling and standing with arms crossed in front of yellow and green abstract artwork in an art gallery.

    Sam Albright

    You never know what new direction Sam Albright will take us with his well crafted paintings. From traditional landscapes and portraits to deep explorations of color and texture his work is always a joy.

    SEE MORE WORK: sam@samalbright.com

  • A person with a purple backpack standing on a rocky shore by a large body of water, with tall rocky mountains and patches of snow in the background.

    Tara Kraft

    Tara Kraft loves paint. And ink. And rocks. She has been featured as Artist-in-Residence at Capulin Volcano National Monument and Isle Royale National Park, and lives in the Pacific Northwest where she enjoys hiking, skiing, foraging, and meeting new rocks.

    SEE MORE WORK: tarakraftart.com

  • Close-up of a smiling woman with light hair, wearing earrings and a black quilted vest. Indoor setting with a bright window in the background.

    Sara Lawrence

    Born and raised in the heart of the Yakama reservation, Sara grew up drawing and painting images from the lands all around her. Currently Sara works in oils, Charcoal and ceramics and remains at home in White Swan WA

    SEE MORE WORK: @sagekritter

  • A woman with blonde hair and a two-tone grey and green sweater is smiling and resting her arms on a table filled with colorful chalks in wooden trays.

    Darcie Roberts

    Darcie is a landscape and abstract painter. Her landscapes capture moments of sublime light and the beauty of shadows focusing primarily on the Central Washington Shrub Steppe landscape.

    SEE MORE WORK: drobertsfineart.com

  • A male street artist wearing a hat and hoodie spray-painting a mural on a wall.

    Jason Clifton

    Jason Clifton's artistry embodies a fresh take on contemporary portraits, signs, and murals, skillfully crafted using diverse street art techniques. He draws significant inspiration from the vibrant aesthetics of New York and California train graffiti, as well as the distinctive subcultures of Hip Hop and Grunge prevalent in the Northwest. Rooted in the ethos of the Punk Rock and skateboarding lifestyle, Jason's primary medium of expression revolves around the dynamic use of spray paint, augmented by the meticulous application of wheat paste and hand-cut stencils.

    SEE MORE WORK: @JasoncliftonArt

  • A person wearing a wide-brimmed hat and a white t-shirt with a graphic, standing on a small step ladder, creating graffiti on a wall with purple and orange spray paint.

    FAZER

    Fazer, an artist originally from Los Angeles with roots in Yakima, exhibits a profound passion for both graffiti art and a wide spectrum of artistic endeavors. Their creative endeavors seamlessly merge influences from urban landscapes and diverse cultural backgrounds, showcasing a dedication to artistic innovation and expression.

    SEE MORE WORK: @rastaric82