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    Articles by Jaris English
    The art of writing
    The art of writing
    By Jaris English • February 22, 2019 1:30 am

    The process of writing is a mystery to most people. People dream of becoming writers — but they want to…

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    The digital divide
    The digital divide
    By Jaris English • January 24, 2019 1:30 am

    It took me many years to learn the difference between a cord and a cable, and I’m still not sure…

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    Dragon Lady’s sculptures go from Renton to worldwide recognition | THE CREATIVE SIDE
    Dragon Lady’s sculptures go from Renton to worldwide...
    By Jaris English • November 25, 2016 8:30 am

    Kim Beaton is sculpting a new path for artists with her new, non-toxic clay called Pal Tiya.

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    Barbara Nilson poses for a photo near the mantle of her Renton log cabin.
    Local icon reflects on a life of travel...
    By Jaris English • October 7, 2016 6:21 pm

    There is a woman in Renton who is an absolute treasure. Her name is Barbara Nilson, and she has touched the lives of multiple generations in King County, from her days as a high school teacher, through the years of volunteering for the arts and authoring books on local history.

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    Barbara Nilson poses for a photo near the mantle of her Renton log cabin.
    Local icon reflects on a life of travel...
    By Jaris English • October 7, 2016 6:21 pm

    There is a woman in Renton who is an absolute treasure. Her name is Barbara Nilson, and she has touched the lives of multiple generations in King County, from her days as a high school teacher, through the years of volunteering for the arts and authoring books on local history.

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    Darrell Duffey's impression have landed him gigs in Las Vegas and in films.
    Renton’s man of many voices keeps the characters...
    By Jaris English • August 26, 2016 7:17 pm

    Darrell Duffey’s Richard Nixon impression has landed him roles in multiple films.

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    Darrell Duffey's impression have landed him gigs in Las Vegas and in films.
    Renton’s man of many voices keeps the characters...
    By Jaris English • August 26, 2016 7:17 pm

    Darrell Duffey’s Richard Nixon impression has landed him roles in multiple films.

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    Harold Johnson sits in his studio surrounded by examples of his work.
    An afternoon with Renton’s very own da Vinci...
    By Jaris English • July 22, 2016 4:17 pm

    A self-taught artist, Harold Johnson has won many awards and participated in internationally renowned shows, with commissions for his original oil paintings selling for as much as $27,000.

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    Harold Johnson sits in his studio surrounded by examples of his work.
    An afternoon with Renton’s very own da Vinci...
    By Jaris English • July 22, 2016 4:17 pm

    A self-taught artist, Harold Johnson has won many awards and participated in internationally renowned shows, with commissions for his original oil paintings selling for as much as $27,000.

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    Renton author Jeanne Mathews has  completed the fifth novel in a series about mysterious murders investigated by her heroine
    There’s no mystery to Renton author’s success |...
    By Jaris English • April 29, 2016 3:58 pm

    Jeanne Mathews will be doing a book signing at 6 p.m. May 11 at Renton Technical College. Proceeds will benefit the arts programs of Allied Arts of Renton.

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    Renton old-time rock ‘n’ roll  band 24 HR Diesel covers classics by Chuck Berry
    24HR Diesel brings that old time rock n...
    By Jaris English • March 25, 2016 6:23 pm

    “Unlike many bands, most of 24 Hour Diesel are not longtime musicians who have been playing for their shot at stardom since they were kids.”

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    Artist Ned Mueller works at his studio in Renton. He paints
    Painting the world from a studio in the...
    By Jaris English • January 22, 2016 4:45 pm

    “Ned Mueller, who has lived in Renton for 35 years, is acknowledged as an extremely accomplished artist both locally and in many parts of the world.”

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    Terri Swier is the artist responsible for many of the holiday window scenes you see around town.
    Painting the town in holiday colors | THE...
    By Jaris English • December 18, 2015 6:31 pm

    Terri Swier at TJ Grafix has been creating murals and hand painted signs locally for several years.

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    Renton’s Sahalia celebrates the art of the belly dance | THE CREATIVE SIDE
    Renton’s Sahalia celebrates the art of the belly...
    By Jaris English • October 23, 2015 6:48 pm

    she stood in a long line at the community center to sign up for a microwave cooking class. Unfortunately, the class was full. She asked, “What else do you have?” When they mentioned a belly dancing class, it was kismet.

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    The Interface statue at Coulon Park
    Renton’s public art displays add beauty to city...
    By Jaris English • September 4, 2015 5:43 pm

    “There are sculptures in various locations, including the fire stations. Paintings can be found in the public buildings. Mosaic benches are at the entrance of City Hall, and some art pieces serve as fountains.”

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    Woody Smith and Dan Sullivan pose for a photo at L.A. Frames.
    The artwork is not complete until it gets...
    By Jaris English • June 26, 2015 5:39 pm

    The framing of a work of art is an important creative aspect of the artistic process.

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    Cevin Waffle and Annette Goes display a quilt at their downtown store.
    The art of quilting is alive and well...
    By Jaris English • May 8, 2015 4:49 pm

    “And now, I too have a new appreciation for the art of quilt making, which includes a blend of tradition with modern technology.”

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    Artist Louis Anderson poses near one of his watercolors. Anderson is a prolific painter who says his work 'keeps getting better' with age.
    Polio doesnt slow prolific Renton watercolorist | THE...
    By Jaris English • February 27, 2015 4:51 pm

    Louis Anderson’s paintings can be found in several public buildings and private homes, both here in Renton and throughout the Northwest.

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    Allied Arts Scholarship winner Sophie Ossorio
    Second Allied Arts scholarship goes to young oboe...
    By Jaris English • January 23, 2015 6:07 pm

    “The scholarship was started last year to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Allied Arts and is designed to help talented young students to further their training in their artistic field.”

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    The Renton City Concert Band
    Renton City Concert Band keeps traditions alive |...
    By Jaris English • December 1, 2014 6:14 pm

    With solid support from Renton city officials, the Renton Community Services Department, experienced leadership within the band and many appreciative audiences, the band has become an important part of the community’s culture.

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    Wilson Jacob works on a creative-writing project
    ‘Reflections’ program filling gaps in school arts |...
    By Jaris English • October 24, 2014 6:39 pm

    It’s a national cultural arts competition in which students compete in literature, music, photography, visual arts, film and dance.

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    Scenic Studios Manager Michael Moore works on designs for a new Seattle Opera set.
    Renton’s ‘top secret art lab’ keeps Seattle stages...
    By Jaris English • September 26, 2014 3:06 pm

    What a great surprise it was to find that the Seattle Opera House, 5th Avenue Theater and many more performing arts locales get their stage sets built right here in Renton at The Seattle Opera Scenic Studios.

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    A student at Dance ALIVE! leaps through the air at a recent class.
    Dance ALIVE! looks to fill gaps in school...
    By Jaris English • August 22, 2014 3:06 pm

    “When I walked into the Lind Avenue studio and saw the kids from Renton’s Evergreen City Ballet school, all leaping around in their leotards, I felt the years slip away and once again I was a girl in Dotty Dunn’s Dance Studio, standing at the barre and trying to get my knees to go in the right direction for a proper plie.”

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