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Thank you for painting with me. Thank you for investing in us. Thank you for investing in you. Thank you for choosing creativity and...

We opened in November of 2019 and immediately entered the City of Burien holiday window decorating comeptition. We were new to the...

So, I am here at the Gal, stringing fall leaves for the upcoming customer appreciation party on November 2 , in hopes that some fall...

November 2 5:00pm into the night... Free Admission! Music, give-aways, discounts, merch, canvas sale, customer art show, food, happy hour...

Entry 3 One of the scarier parts of owning a business is the shameless self promotion that is required to keep your business afloat....

Entry 2 If you would like to learn a little something about yourself, do some painting. You will likely encounter your tendencies, your...

Entry 1 Our son called me from the park. He was playing ball with his buddies and got too hot as a result of a poor wardrobe selection....

DOS AMIGOS “I want Feely”. “Gordy, it’s only the 5th round, there are good backs and receivers out there”. “Bring me Feely”. I wrote the...

What do bear spray and summer have in common? It was an audible growl. A gutteral utterance of the primal sort. Mike and the dog were in...

A vase catching light. A bowl of fruit overflwoing. Gardenias in bloom. A table full of objects before me--shapes, colors and shadows...

Summer has arrived, and so have the exciting new events at The Heart Gallery! Whether you're a seasoned artist or just looking for a fun...

I only draw stick figures. This common refrain is often heard at the Heart Gallery by patrons who lack confidence in their ability to...

When I was young, my mom had a book that was full of nurse log photographs--trees that had fallen and given themselves over to new life....

My parents were never big fans of Halloween. My mom, in particular, didn't like the idea of celebrating fear. We were encouraged to...

Maybe you should take that painting class you told me about. The one Jane is taking. He could tell that I was in one of my, "I'm just a...

It is rare that someone raises their hand willingly to plan a holiday party on behalf of their family or colleagues. Usually one...

Small business ownership is akin to raising a child. It needs constant attention. It cries when you don't feed it money. It keeps you...

There are few things more demoralizing than singing karaoke to an empty room. Poorly attended paint and sips and wardrobe malfunctions...

In an unfortuante turn of events, Mike returned to finance last year. We didn't have much choice. We had to get back on the hamster wheel...

The Heart Gallery–Paint Your Pet Night Backstory I once knew a Mum in Australia who threatened her children constantly with NOT getting a...