VENUES & REVIEWS

Venues

Displays. Shows. Events.

2023- 2024

January 13 * Painting with Orenda * VRGC *Mesa, AZ February 10 * Painting with Orenda * VRGC * Mesa, AZ

2022

My left side yard (Palm Court) is more defined & attractive as of 2024! It began with white rocks gathered from around the property. I designed & built the wind sculpture cement post and brick borders. 3D creativity takes time but is just as fulfilling as 2D!

2021

As a caregiver, I created little art projects with my clients and a few quick drawings for myself. While continuing to "nest", most of my creativity went into interior decorating, painting walls instead of canvas & designing a gate.

2020

During 2020 I completed a few sketches which were inspired by my new surroundings. With HOME being a main focus, I put my imagination and love of drawing towards a design plan for the land around my house.

2019

Since summer 2018, making and displaying art have both been put on hold while I prepare to sell my Renton condo & move to my new home in Mesa, AZ. As a parting gift, a dear friend gave me this Townie bike & asked me to decorate it "Orenda" Style. This 3-dimensional art became my creative focus & we're both very pleased with the finished piece!

2018

2/18 * Opening Exhibit * Onyx Pacific Place *Seattle
6/24-7/28 * Onyx Fine Arts Gallery * Seattle, WA

2017

1/21, * Artists Talk Liaison * King St. Station * Seattle,WA 1/8-2/18 * Truth B Told * King St. Station * Seattle, WA
1/ 1 - 4/21 * Onyx Fine Arts Gallery * Seattle, WA
4/22 - 6/30 * Onyx Fine Arts Gallery * Seattle, WA
6/7 - 8/24 * Kent Show * Centennial Gallery * Kent, WA
7/20 - 23 * Juried Art Exhibit * Renton, WA
9/8 - 12/8 * Renton Tech College Solo * Renton, WA

2016

Jan. 1-9 * Onyx Fine Arts Gallery * Seattle, WA Jan. 22-Apr. 23 * Onyx Fine Arts Gallery * Seattle, WA
2/11-4/3 *Onyx Juried *EGWW Federal Bldg.*Portland, OR
Apr.29-July 15 * Onyx Fine Arts Gallery * Seattle, WA
July 9-Oct 26 * Onyx Fine Arts *Richland Library * WA
July 17 * Annual Juried Art Exhibit Registrar * Renton, WA
July 21-24 * Annual Juried Art Exhibit * Renton, WA
July 22-Sept.23 * Onyx Fine Arts Gallery * Seattle, WA
Sept 30-Dec. 30 * Onyx Fine Arts Gallery * Seattle, WA

2015

May 1-31 * Solo Show / Blossom Restaurant *Renton, WA July 19 * Annual Juried Art Exhibit Registrar * Renton, WA
July 23-26 * Annual Juried Art Exhibit * Renton, WA
July 26 * JUROR * River Days Chalk Art * Renton, WA
8/1-9/4 *Onyx Fine Art *Jacob Lawrence Gal. Seattle,WA
Oct. 24-Jan. 9 * Onyx Fine Arts Gallery * Seattle, WA

2014

July 21-27 * JUROR Annual Juried Art Exhibit *Renton, WA July 26 * JUROR River Days Chalk Art * Renton, WA
Aug. 23 * LIAISON 9th Art & Antique Walk * Renton, WA

2013

Mar. 2-30 * Solo Show* Cutter's Coffee* Covington, WA July 7-10 * Lk. Wilderness Juried * Maple Valley, WA
July 19-Sept. 14 * Solo Show * Zola's * Auburn, WA
July 25-28 * Annual Juried Art Exhibit * Renton, WA
July 27 * JUROR *River Days Chalk Art *Renton, WA
Aug. 10-Sept. 7 * Blowing Sands Gallery* Ballard, WA
Aug. 24 * 8th Annual Art & Antique Walk*Renton, WA
Nov. 6-Dec. 3 * Burien Press Coffee * Burien, WA

2012

Jan 19-Feb 29 * Brick House Gallery * Tacoma, WA April 1-29 * Solo Display * Luther's Table * Renton, WA
June 2-July 6 * Blowing Sands Gallery * Ballard, WA
June 8-10 * Lake Wilderness Juried * Maple Valley, WA
July 26-29 * Annual Juried Art Exhibit * Renton, WA
Aug. 25 * 7th Annual Art & Antique Walk* Renton, WA
Sept.17-Oct 12 * Gallery 3.0 * Seattle, WA
Dec. 1-29 * Solo display * Starbucks Coffee * Kent, WA

2011

Apr. 1-29 * Happy Delusions Boutique * Renton, WA June 11-12 * Lake Wilderness Juried * Maple Valley, WA
July 9-Sept 7 * Blowing Sands Gallery * Ballard, WA
July 22-24 * Annual Juried Art Exhibit * Renton, WA July 23 * River Days Chalk Competition * Renton, WA
Aug. 20 * 6th Annual Art & Antique Walk * Renton, WA Sept. 17 * Lakeshore Retirement Center * Renton, WA

2010

April 11 * Taste of Renton * The Landing * Renton, WA June 11-13 * Lk. Wilderness Lodge * Maple Valley, WA
June 25 -July 1 * Solo Show * Go Deli * Renton, WA
July 11 * Arts Unlimited * Renton Car Show * Renton, WA
July 22-25 * Annual Juried Art Exhibit * Renton, WA
July 24 * River Days Chalk Competition * Renton, WA
Aug.6-Sept 3 * Blowing Sands Gallery * Ballard, WA
Aug. 28 * 5th Annual Art & Antique Walk * Renton, WA

2009

April 26 * Taste of Renton * The Landing * Renton, WA June 13-14 * Lake Wilderness Lodge * Maple Valley, WA
July 12 * Arts Unlimited * Renton Car Show* Renton, WA
July 23-26 * Annual Juried Art Exhibit * Renton, WA
8/18-9/15 * Solo Show * University Bus. Ctr.* Seattle, WA
Aug. 22 * 4th Annual Art & Antique Walk * Renton, WA

2008

April 19 * Arts Unlimited * The Piazza * Renton, WA May 3-June 14 * Solo Exhibit * Carco Theater * Renton, WA
June 14-15 * Juried Show * Lk. Wilderness Lodge * Maple Valley, WA
July 6 * Arts Unlimited * Renton Car Show * Renton, WA
August 23 * 3rd Annual Art & Antique Walk * Renton, WA

2007

April 21 * Arts Unlimited Show * Farmer's Market * Renton, WA May 9 * Soco Culture / A.U. * Emerald City Ballet * Renton, WA
May 19 * Arts Unlimited * Merrill Gardens * Renton, WA
June 12 * Arts Unlimited * The Piazza * Renton, WA
July 28 * River Days Chalk Competition * Renton, WA

Reviews

Peers. Judges. Buyers. Media.

"I appreciate your donating an original piece for the Nishiwaki Rotary Auction and I'm really enjoying it. It looks great on my wall and I appreciate its beauty every morning!"

Barbara Nilson (Allied Arts / Maple Valley Historical Society Author)

"Keep up your artwork! This gray town needs it!"

Kelly Lyles (Publicized Seattle Artist)

"Having visited your site many times, I'm amazed at your prolific collection and broad vision. Your accomplishments are for a much older person. I have to say...you've done alot!"

Ashby Reed (Onyx Fine Arts Collective - Board)

"You're a great visionary artist."

Laura Scheuffle (Renton Artist / Revolution Gallery & Gifts - Owner)

"Your painting 'I Am Sand' has a SOUL. My grand-daughter stares at it on my wall and says, ' This painting makes me happy Grandma!"

Joan Harder (Bellevue Artist / Retired Editor)

"Your brand of artwork is very deep."

Teesha Moore (Issaquah Visual Journalist / Artfest Facilitator)

"These are very unique! Your art tells stories and comes from your dreams."

Richard Jahn (Renton Artist)

"Your art is different from what everyone else is doing!"

David Jayne (Bellevue Artist)

"She puts lots of 'story' behind her work, it's very whimsical and dreamy"

Ryan Runge (Co-Founder Arts Unlimited of Renton / Owner American Classic Real Estate)

"Orenda's work is nothing short of psychedelic!"

Celeste Grayson (Journalist - The Renton Reporter)

"You were a great addition to the best Chalk Art Show Allied Arts has had so far! We hope you return next year!"

Douglas Kyes (Renton Artist / Allied Arts Member R.I.P.)

"Wow, these are great, bright and colorful!"

Rick Jones (Manager - Gallery Three Point Oh)

"I love the ones with you in them. It's like putting your body and soul into the piece! I also like the number series theme."

Shia Godwin (Auburn Artist)

"In this Chalk Art Competition nobody has ever won both the Peoples's Choice and the Judge's Awards! Congratulations Orenda!"

Vicki Navarro (Vice President - Allied Arts)

"Your art is rich. Not just in the colors you use, but rich in imagination. Thank you so much for displaying your wonderful artwork. We hope you'll consider returning to show us more! Meanwhile, the best to you. Keep making art, it's great!"

Sandy Pettit (Founder - South Sound Artists Association)

"We thank you for allowing us to feature your artwork here at the business center and would love to have you here again in the future."

Teresa Sparling (P.R. West University Business Center Seattle)

"I love all the colors you use. I feel happy just looking at your work. It's beautiful and amazing."

Mary Riverhouse (Auburn Artist)

"You're always an inspiration."

Don Haggerty (Puget Sound Artist)

"You're very diversified and your face is all over town, Bravo!"

Helga Jaques (Renton Artist)

"I compliment your work and your reminder of painting sound. Everything has a vibration. I just changed one of my pictures from your inspiration and am now viewing all of my work differently. I hope to see more of your art soon! Please put me on your mailing list!"

Mark Eaton (Puget Sound Artist R.I.P.)

"Your style is unmistakable. When I see your paintings, I can say for certain that it's an 'Ayashe'. All of those bright colors also reflect your personality."

David Shenk (Renton Metal Artist)

"Thanks again for sharing your beautiful art pieces in our fine dining room! Hopefully guests contacted you directly regarding ppurchasing some of your pieces."

Doug Medbury (Dean of Culinary Arts - Renton College)

Orenda Ayashe