Join the Gallery at Town Center for an artist reception Thursday, July 23, 5-8pm

Lower level, Town Center, Lake Forest Park

Come shop at the Gallery at Town Center in Lake Forest Park and enjoy the artwork of Lauren Brumbaugh and Lynne Greenup between now and August 16. Shoppers who come to the reception on July 23 can enjoy some light refreshments while chatting with other art lovers, and meeting the artists. The reception runs from 5pm-8pm on Thursday, July 23. Regular Gallery Hours are Tuesday-Saturday, Noon-5pm.

The reception a great time to check out all of the new things in the store and shop local. The Gallery at Town Center is a non-profit gallery committed to supporting artists, arts education, and assessable arts for all. Not only can you find great art and gifts, but your purchases help support the arts and arts education in Shoreline and Lake Forest Park.

About the Artists

Art by Lauren Brumbaugh

Lauren Brumbaugh

Lauren grew up in scenic Upstate New York where the surrounding beauty of landscapes and fall color influenced her art ambitions. Her love of art led her into teaching with a degree in Art Education from Arcadia University in Philadelphia.

While still in college, Lauren visited Seattle where she was instantly attracted to the natural beauty of the region. Her senior thesis was a collection of paintings based on images of the Pacific Northwest where she relocated after graduation.

Upon further education at the University of Washington and years of teaching art, Lauren decided to return to her own art full time. After years of mainly painting in oil, she took quickly and passionately this time to the bright and pure colors that pastel pigments provided.

Lauren is captivated by the ever changing light of the Pacific Northwest and the related contrast of clouds and sunlight. Pastels allow her to capture the light, vibrancy of color and mood of our ever changing days. Lauren’s style is less of an exact technical drawing nature and more of an impressionistic interpretation of primarily landscape topics. Her coastal scenes focus on the effects of early morning and evening light on the beach, water and sky. Other favorite topics include the spring flowers of the Skagit Valley, lavender fields on Whidbey Island and California vineyards.

Photography by Lynne Greenup

Lynne Greenup

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Born and raised in the diverse Pacific Northwest, my love of nature was instilled by my parents, who enjoyed outdoor sports, fishing, camping, and boating. My passion is photographing our magnificent landscapes and wildlife.

"I also like to photograph with a macro lens, plant life, insects and textures of nature, to see and share those details seldom noticed. I am always surprised and amazed as I observe wildlife and their behavior. I truly enjoy photographing my grandchildren and family, to chronicle their special talents, and favorite activities and accomplishments. I strongly support and defend wildlife conservation and natural habitat. I also enjoy learning evolving editing programs to enhance my photographs, and to lend an impressionistic or artistic component.”

The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to cultivate creativity and inspire our community through the arts. Proceeds from the Gallery at Town Center help fund arts programs and events.