Rachel Dory

Southern California... for now.

2010-10-06T17:08:00.000-07:00

Holy crap everybody, I took my children and moved to Los Angeles! That said, I am in Seattle quite often as I am currently working hard on a project for MOHAI that is very exciting and will carry me through the next year. I will also continue to show my work in Seattle, so don't worry loyal patrons!

Folks have been asking whether I have any work available for sale - not at present, as I am settling in and focusing on my new body of work, "Temples of the Temporary." On occasion I post images of the process, please email me if you'd like to be on that list, and/or be informed of upcoming exhibitions.

studio@racheldory.com

What's happening

2010-01-22T11:34:00.000-08:00

I have not been good at blogging. Sorry! I Twitter however - follow me @racheldory

Have been selling my work as fast as I've been making it, which is a great thing - however then I get requests to "see what I have" and have very little to show.

I am inspired and excited, working on new pieces which will be hanging around Seattle. More updates to come soon.

Thanks for your support!

One Shot - an Independent Visual Art Event

2008-11-25T02:08:00.000-08:00

One Shot - an independent visual art event

Join us for an evening produced by Katy Kelly Fine Art Services. We will eat and drink amid music and a fabulous art sale and silent auction. Participating artists include:

Rachel Dory :: Erik Andrew :: Irene Wood :: Britt Freda :: Seth Sexton :: Gabe Johnson :: Steve Gilbert :: Laura Marks :: Matt LaCross :: and more!

30 November 20078 - 3 pm - 11 pm
Silent Auction from 4 - 9 pm

1037 6th Ave S. Seattle, 98134

Click here for more info

Artwork at Horseshoe in Ballard

2008-10-15T23:31:00.000-07:00

My good friend Jill just moved her women's fashion boutique Horseshoe to a new location in Old Ballard - it's my favorite place to shop (JEANS!) and now she has lots of Big Walls. So of course I hung some art - mostly a mix of older work, there are some photos as well.

Horseshoe
5344 Ballard Avenue Northwest - Seattle, WA 98108
Monday - Saturday 11-7
Sunday 11-5

Will Ferrell and Cancer for College Benefit

2008-09-25T23:13:00.000-07:00

The founder of the charity Cancer for College asked me to paint a funny golf-oriented portrait of Will Ferrell (his old friend and long-time supporter of the charity) to auction at the golf tournament fund raiser and dinner they recently held - so I did of course! I went down to San Diego for the event, and had a fantastic time. I even got to sit next to Will at the dinner, and enjoyed chatting with him and his wife Viveca. They are both very down-to-earth, lovely people and have worked hard on behalf of the CFC charity over the years.

Will thought the painting was hilarious and autographed it for the auction. Not sure how much it ended up bringing, but they were very happy with my work and overall the event raised several hundred thousand dollars to help cancer survivors attend college.

It's a wonderful charity, and founders Craig Pollard and his wife Stacy are such inspiring people. I'm looking forward to seeing them here in Seattle at their January 24 event! If you are interested in attending the wine tasting fundraiser, click the link below - it's a great cause, and a lot of fun.

To learn more about Cancer for College click here

Artist Trust Grant Award Recipient!

2008-09-01T23:47:00.000-07:00

Of over a thousand applicants, I was one of those chosen to receive a grant by the Artist Trust for the 2008 calendar year!

The grant is specifically for my "Washington: 48º North" project currently underway, which involves traveling across Washington State along the 48th latitude and producing a series of paintings based specifically on those locations. The grant money partly went towards the cost of purchasing a GPS locator so I can monitor my locations, and will also help with travel expenses.

I am very excited about the project, and proud to have the support of Artist Trust! This approash is exciting to me, as it fits into my "Here on Earth" concept and is a satisfying process. I am thrilled and inspired, to say the least.

So far I have traveled to La Push - next up: San Juans, Everett, Grand Coulee, and the Spokane Indian Reservation - and the spaces between. I am hoping to show the finished group of work in early Spring '09.

learn more about Artist Trust

Recent Work at Victrola on 15th

2008-04-01T13:06:00.000-07:00

Recent work including the remaining pieces from my "U-Turn" show are on display at Victrola on 15th, through the end of April. Also on the walls is the photography of Dave Meckler.

Victrola Coffee & Art
Open everyday from 5:30 am - 11:00 pm
206.325.6520
info@victrolacoffee.com
411 15th Avenue E
Seattle, WA

Recent work at Cafe Vita Queen Anne

2008-02-03T15:16:00.001-08:00

The remaining work from my recent "U-Turn: To the Gorge and Back" show is hanging at the Queen Anne Cafe Vita through the end of March. If you missed the show at Gallery 3131, or want to see the work again, or just want a hot cup of joe - come on by!

Cafe Vita

813 5th Avenue North

Seattle, Washington 98109

(206) 285-9662

U-Turn: Over and Done and Finished!

2007-12-04T15:13:00.000-08:00

Thanks to all of you, my U-Turn exhibition at Gallery 3131 was a great success. I got wonderful critical feedback from so many people, and sold a majority of the work. The remaining pieces from the show will be going up around town starting January 2008. I enjoyed working with the folks at Gallery 3131, especially owner and curator Aaron Powers.

I am inspired and already launching into my next body of work, updates will be posted soon so sign up for blog updates if you want to see some work in progress.

Thanks again to you all, it is your support and enthusiasm that keeps me going.

Upcoming Show at Gallery 3131

2007-10-27T23:58:00.000-07:00

Hello Friends and Patrons,

Please try and make it down sometime during the month of November to check out my latest body of work: "U-Turn (to the Gorge and Back)" (more details below)
I appreciate your feedback more than you know. And of course I would love to see you the evening of November 9 for the reception!

You can preview the work online here

For those of you interested in prices or previewing the work please contact Gallery 3131 at: 206.229.6435

Gallery 3131 is adjacent to the courtyard of the fabulous Boat Street Cafe, many folks are getting dinner reservations for reception night - and the gallery will have wine and apps as well.

Boat Street Cafe's website:

Exhibition details:
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Rachel Dory: U-Turn (to the Gorge and Back)
November 1-30, 2007
Gallery 3131
3131 Western Avenue
Suite #318
Seattle, WA 98121
(206) 229-6435
3131gallery@gmail.com

Gallery 3131 is located in the Northwest Worklofts on the corner of Western and Denny, 2 blocks North of the SAM Sculpture Park next to the Boat Street Cafe.

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Thank you so much, hope to see you there!

Rachel Dory

Dave Matthews Video just released

2007-09-04T15:02:00.000-07:00

Many of you may know that my "other life" involves design and audio/video production. We recently had the pleasure of working on a very cool music video project with Dave Matthews. Today the video was released, and is available for free on Itunes this week - check it out!

Click here to check out the new Dave Matthews music video "Eh Hee," available this week on Itunes for free!

The Incredible Feast - Support local farmers!

2007-08-25T11:14:00.000-07:00

I was asked to donate a painting (at right: Fremont Bridge Study, 2005 11x14) to The Incredible Feast, which will help raise money to support local farmers. This event is really cool and all the proceeds go to support our local farms.

22 top chefs team up with 22 local farmers to create unique and exciting dishes featuring seasonal, sustainably-raised farm products - gourmet dishes range from meats, to seafood, to vegetables, to desserts, with local wines and microbrews.

To buy tickets go to http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/16918

I will be at the event tomorrow with my kids, hope to see you there!

Recent Work Featured at the Bouncing Wall - 8/13 - 9/16

2007-08-12T18:17:00.000-07:00

Some of my recent work will be featured at the Bouncing Wall on upper Queen Anne starting tomorrow and running through September 16,
please join me this Thursday August 16 from 5 to 9pm for a wine and cheese reception!

You can preview the work by clicking here.

The Bouncing Wall also features fabulous local designer clothing and jewelry, so you can get your shopping fix at the same time.

I am also excited to announce my upcoming solo exhibition at Gallery 3131 in Belltown!
Show will run from November 1-30, artist's reception Friday, November 9. Please mark your calendars!

Bouncing Wall
August 13 - Sept. 16, 2007
Artist's Reception - Thursday, August 16 (Queen Anne Art Walk)
2225 Queen Anne Ave N
Seattle, WA 98109
206.285.WALL (9255)
http://bouncing-wall.blogspot.com/

Gallery 3131
November 1-30, 2007
Artist's Reception - Friday, November 9
3131 Western Ave #318
(corner of Denny & Western, next to the Boat Street Cafe)
http://www.gallery3131.com/

Thank you, hope to see you on Thursday!

- rd

Paintings on Display at Upper Queen Anne Caffe Ladro

2007-05-06T21:46:00.000-07:00

A group of my paintings were installed today in the Upper Queen Anne Caffe Ladro, where they will be on display through the end of June. Included are the remaining paintings from the 2005 Roadside show, along with a few Fremont studies and some recent studies I made while working out concepts for my new work currently underway.
Upper Queen Anne Caffe Ladro:
2205 Queen Anne Ave N
Seattle, WA
(206) 282-5313
5:30am - 11:00pm Every Day

The Breast Cancer Fund's Climb Against The Odds

2007-04-28T13:24:00.000-07:00

Thursday evening marked the Fourth Annual Wine and Dine for the The Breast Cancer Fund's Climb Against The Odds, which was held once again at Brasa, hosted by my friends Linda Morton and Tamara Murphy. I donated a painting, which I was proud to see bring the Breast Cancer Fund more than $1500 after some fierce bidding!

The food and wine, as always, were fabulous. It was great to see so many friends there helping raise money for such a great cause, and I am also glad to have had the opportunity to meet a few of my own fans and patrons including Seattle Storm coach Ann Donovan.

In July 2007, Linda Morton will join a team of breast cancer survivors and others whose lives have been affected by the disease in Climb Against the Odds ~ Mt. Shasta, the eighth major mountain climbing expedition hosted by the Breast Cancer Fund. Their inspirational team will strive to raise $500,000 for breast cancer prevention initiatives, will work tirelessly to increase awareness of the harmful health effects caused by environmental toxins, and will express the strength and courage found in the challenging climb to the top of a 14,162' dormant volcano in Northern California.

Please consider donating even a few dollars to help this great cause.

TO DONATE -
https://www.kintera.org/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=212883&supid=74408794

You're invited - Annual Studio Party!

2007-03-01T15:07:00.000-08:00

Hype Schwartz / HS Creative / Rachel Dory Annual Studio Party - you're invited!
Saturday, March 10, 2007 - 7pm to midnight
masquerade attire, no children please
cocktails and hors d'ouvres served, piano performances throughout the evening
more info here: http://www.hypeschwartz.com/studioparty_2007.html

Flight to Mars - 12 Photos Invitational : tonight only

2007-03-01T15:05:00.000-08:00

Flight to Mars - 12 Photos Invitational
one night only - Thursday March 1
5pm to 10ish
314 2nd Avenue South
(kitty corner from Zeitgeist in Pioneer Square)

Showing work by:
Bevin Keely
Carey Christie
Dave Martinez
Jason Cundey
Kelly Davis
Kelly O
Lara Eve Feltin
Leo Spizzirri
Matthew Freedman
Mercedes Yaeger
Monica Hammer
Prentis Hale
Rachel Dory

preview my work here: http://www.racheldory.com/gallery.html

New Blog, yippee!

2007-02-23T14:10:00.000-08:00

I have a new blog, folks! News, events, upcoming shows and works in progress will be showcased here, so bookmark this page or sign up for new post alerts if you are interested in getting the inside scoop on the world of Rachel Dory. I promise it will be interesting.