Way Lee Art creates original artwork and stationery grounded in the neighborhoods, landmarks, and waterways of Seattle and the Pacific Northwest. Artist and illustrator William Chen works on location, painting and drawing from life, in parks, by the waterside, and on city streets to capture the distinct atmosphere of a place he knows and loves.
We’ve Set Sail! Also: I’m In a Juried Group Show and Find Me Around Town in May
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Way Lee Art
Way Lee Art creates original artwork and stationery grounded in the neighborhoods, landmarks, and waterways of Seattle and the Pacific Northwest. Artist and illustrator William Chen works on location, painting and drawing from life, in parks, by the waterside, and on city streets to capture the distinct atmosphere of a place he knows and loves.
Solo Exhibition Opening Reception August 14 at Makeda & Mingus Exhibition on view August 14, 2026 - September 6, 2026 SAPPHIRE CITY art show by William Chen on view August 14 - September 6 Opening Reception Date: August 14, 2026 (during PhinneyWood Art Walk) Time: 6pm - 9pm Location: Makeda & Mingus 153 N 78th St. Seattle, WA 98103 I’m excited to announce that I’m putting on a solo exhibition of my “Blue Period” paintings! I’ve given the series a new name: “Sapphire City” (riffing on our...
Spring Recap and Summer Look-Ahead Juneuary is over (although, it was a mostly warm and sunny Juneuary this year) and the summer months stretch ahead of us. Let’s look back at what Way Lee Art got up to this spring, and then turn to what’s coming this summer. Looking Back at Spring Exhibitions and Vending This spring I exhibited in two group shows and vended at two events. My plein air painting of MOHAI was (still is through July 18!) in the Plein Air Views of Washington exhibition at...
Short Notice: I’m In A Group Show Opening This Thursday 5/21 Mid-May Events Update Birds of a Feather Show Hi everyone, Short notice, but I have a painting in another group exhibition opening this Thursday 5/21 at Old Stove Brewing’s Ship Canal location! It’s a bird art show, titled Birds of a Feather, so if you like birds and art, come see the show! This one lined up unexpectedly, by chance. I’d done a painting of a puffin since I was on a marine wildlife kick after visiting the Seattle...