I host a monthly exhibition of original art in my studio-gallery in Pioneer Square. The theme for October is Halloween and features my popular Lil' Reaper character (and friends). Come see lots of new paintings, including a giant 5'x5' Lil' Reaper painting that you can bid on:

As of July 2018, my artist studio has moved to Seattle's historic Pioneer Square neighborhood (downtown Seattle) in the TK Artist Building. The studios will be open to the public on First Thursday evenings for Art Walk and most Second Saturdays. In addition to working in my studio, I will be exhibiting a different show of original art every month so please come visit!

Map and Directions: 306 S Washington St #107, Seattle, WA 98104Washingt

Parking: 
There is some free parking available on First Thursday Art Walk nights. 
Other days and times use street parking or paid parking lots.
Or use public transit if you can! ​

You are invited to visit my artist studio every First Thursday to see a new show of original artwork.

My new studio locations are a part of the Pioneer Square First Thursday Art Walk. Every first Thursday 5pm-8pm (and more like 4pm-9pm).

The art will be different every month so come every month.

Tentative 2018-2019 schedule:
- July: "The Journey Is The Adventure"  - paintings celebrating life as an adventure
- Aug: "An Utterance Ineffable"  - as seen at the Seattle Mayor's Gallery in 2017
- Sept: "Robots Are People Too!" - Robots, what more can I say!
- Oct: "Lil' Grim Reaper and Friends" - Halloween Show
- Nov: "Smorgasbord" - A collection of random paintings
- Dec: "@ArtByVikram 4th Annual Holiday Show" - see art from 2018 and buy lots of holiday gifts
- Jan: To Be Determined
- Feb: "Love is in the Air" - Valentine Show

If you can't make it on a First Thursday, you can come on a weekend (provided I am not working an art fair somewhere else) or contact me to visit by appointment.

My new studios are located at:
306 S. Washington Street #107
Seattle WA 98104

Here's a peek inside my studio for those who are curious:

Ever since I started painting seriously, I've been frustrated by not being able to organize my paint-tube storage so that I can quickly find the color I am looking for in a painting session. I tried many different types of containers and boxes and invariably the tubes always ended up looking like this:

And when you're in the middle of a painting session, the last thing you want to do is go searching for a particular color - because it disrupts your flow. A web-search reveals some possibilities but they aren't necessarily practical, depending on your workspace, studio, or working style.

It was beginning to feel hopeless until I accidentally stumbled on a perfect solution: Kitchen Drawer Metal Trays! 

I happened to buy one from a thrift store for general studio storage usage and then one day I accidentally placed a paint tube in it. And voila: it was perfect for propping up all the tubes in a way that allows you to read the labels and see the colors. Here are all my oil paints, propped up in a metal tray:

I was so excited I quickly ran out and bought another one at the thrift store for my Acrylic tubes:

No more rooting around in painttube boxes. Problem solved!

The only caveat I'll add is that there is no standard size to the metal trays - some may be too shallow, or too wide or too narrow to work effectively. When you go out to buy one, carry a couple of paint tubes with you to test the tray. Most thrift stores sell these for a couple of dollars (or less!).

​Share this freely with your artist friends. 

Thank you everyone who came to my 1st Annual Holiday Show and Sale in my Studio. For those who missed it, I do plan to make this a recurring annual event so I hope to see you next time!

You are invited to my First Annual Holiday Show (and sale) at my studio in Bellevue, WA on Sunday Dec 20, 2015, open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m - drop in anytime.

As I rarely show my original paintings outside of formal gallery shows, this will be a great opportunity to come see many of my original works, as well as - if inclined - do some last minute holiday shopping of originals, prints and reproductions, including highly-affordable prints of over a 100 different paintings. Copies of my three books will also be available, or if you already own a copy - bring it and have it signed!

Holiday special: All originals 10% off - all prints 20% off. Plus there will be paintings specially marked down for this studio sale.

​If you are on FaceBook, you can subscribe to the event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1633518010241041/

DIRECTIONS:
My Studio is in the Eastside Artist Collaborative Building at 12650 Northup Way Suite 201 Bellevue WA 98005.

Click here to get Google Maps Directions to the Studio Building. Parking is free. You can park in any open spot at the building or along the street.

VERY IMPORTANT: The Studio is on the back side of the 12650 building and cannot be reached from Northup Way. After getting directions from Google (or your GPS), you need to additionally make your way and turn into NE 21st PL and then follow the road to the second-last building on the left:

Some works on Display:

Also on display and sale, these framed original Pen & Ink drawings, make excellent holiday gifts. They're one of a kind and difficult to make, and I probably won't be doing them again next year, so it's a great opportunity to come snag one.

And yes, there will be hundreds (yes, hundreds!) of prints available to purchase:

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Dear fellow artist - want a rack for your prints but don't want to spend $$$ in the art store? Build your own for about $6!

What you'll need: 
1. This $5.99 Laundry Basket from Ikea
2. Some stiff cardboard, tape, and a pair of scissors
3. An old blanket or throw or something similar

Click on the first image below and step through the gallery - the instructions are in the captions.

Ok mine's a little crummy looking, but it works really well for storing prints in the back of my studio. You can use your imagination to make your's look prettier, more professional, or artistic. Enjoy!

Share this #ArtistHack with your artist friends!