Tracy Kay Felix
About The Artist
I have had what I call an “Art Life” because that is the constant that weaves through everything. I have chosen to not limit myself to one medium, as each provides specific effects that give my work interesting and unique qualities. I work in series, and keep working with a concept until I have explored it fully. There is always another inspiration on the horizon. Choosing what to explore is an important part of the process.
The Work
To me, art should have a strong sense of purpose. Paintings need to be about something. I consider my work to be abstract expressionist. My paintings are built in layers of color, texture, images and mixed media when it supports my concept. I feel strongly that creating a feeling of depth is important – both visual and of meaning. My art can be viewed literally or symbolic of larger ideas. Experimentation keeps me interested and my work moving forward.
Abbreviated Resume
Gallerys I have shown with:
Gallery at Graphite, Edmonds WA
Lynn Hanson Gallery, Seattle
Edmonds Arts Festival Gallery
Cole Contemporary, Edmonds WA
Cascadia College & American Art Co. Tacoma
Bellevue Art Museum
Fraker Scott Gallery, Seattle
Edmonds Mural Society
Shoreline City Hall
Kaewyn Gallery, Bothell WA
Parklane Gallery, Kirkland
Blue Heron Gallery, Vashon Island
New Dimensions Gallery, Bellevue
Women Painters of Washington Gallery, Seattle
Seattle Design Center
Housewares – Upscale interiors, Edmonds, WA
Main Street Gallery, Chelan WA
Art Shows & Events
Edmonds Art Studio Tour
Edmonds Art Festival
Collections
Swedish Edmonds Hospital, Edmonds WA
Snohomish County Courthouse, Everett WA
Snohomish County Executive Offices, Everett WA
Swedish Oncology Center, Edmonds WA
Juror
2022: Intersections, Gallery at Graphite
2016/19: Edmonds Art Festival Field Artists
Juror of Paintings & Drawing
2013: WA Collage Society Annual Show
2013: Chelan Art Festival Paintings and Sculpture
2012: Eastside Association of Fine Arts [EAFA] Annual Abstract Juried Exhibition, Seattle Design Center
Instructor
2007-2019: Acrylic, Encaustic, Color Theory @ Cole Gallery/Edmonds, Encausticamp National Workshops, ARTspot/Edmonds, Shack Art Center/Everett, Edmonds Community College ArtsNow Program, annual workshops in Chelan WA, Edmonds School District Artist in Residence
Professional Associations
Owner of ARTspot Edmonds, 408 Main Street Edmonds
Co-Founder of Fraker/Scott Gallery
Women Painters of Washington
International Society of Experimental Painters
The Portrait Group
Artists Connect
NW7
Art Start Northwest/Graphite
Education
1980–1982: American Academy of Art - Associates Degree in Graphic Design and Advertising - Chicago, IL
1979-1989: Additional Studies: at Purdue University NW (Calumet IN), Indiana State University (Terra Haute, IN), Ad School (Los Angeles), Edmonds Community College (Edmonds WA)
1973-1978: Private Art Lessons
Comprehensive Resume Available Upon Request
