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We have a long history on Queen Anne Hill and I have been a part of it since 2008, but we go back much further than that.  In May of 1989 Philip Amdal opened McGraw Street Framing at 618 West McGraw Street.

In the early 1900s, Seattle was a buzz of activity. The gold rush had brought wealth, ambition, and people from all parts of the world to the young city. Expanding past the downtown core, with a vast network of trams, Seattle was growing rapidly, solidifying its role as a maritime and rail hub.

In the spirit of parenting teens who have just told me something I’m not quite sure of…OK, tell me more?

My small apartment is filled with art that I have collected over the years, and each piece has a story.  Mostly they are by artist friends and colleagues, who gifted them or gave me a smoking deal.  I also like to find interesting art when I travel. In the last month I purchased (full asking price) art from a local artist, Graham Francoise.  I follow his Morning Coffee Painting series, a time lapsed video of him painting in watercolor.

Have you visited the Ai Weiwei exhibit at The Seattle Art Museum yet?  You still have time because it closes September 7. I just experienced it for the second time and I could go back for more!