Lanae is the heart and soul behind the gallery, creating the initial vision and bringing together our community of artists. She curates the monthly shows and visits artists' studios to provide the them with the guidance they need in creating successful portfolios that are unified, concise, and marketable.
She directs the marketing at La Familia and tenaciously pursues knowledge to enrich the creative community through awareness and correspondence. She drives those around her towards success by way of creativity.
A talented artist herself, Lanae is renowned for her figure studies and exploration of the human bond. She is also the author of the acclaimed novel, “Chasing Tales,” which wraps the reader into a tale of wanderlust and self-exploration. The novel will be released in the gallery in August, and Lanae will be embarking on a rigorous book tour doing readings throughout Seattle and beyond. You can read more about her novel at www.myspace.com/lanaerivers.
As a classically trained vocalist, Rebeqa brings as much strength and range to her performance as to the voice lessons she teaches at the gallery. Providing a holistic blend of classic vocal technique with total body awareness, Rebeqa is committed to guiding students towards realizing their full potential and individual strength.
Rebeqa has performed at several local venues including Trinity Nightclub, Ibiza Dinner Club, Richard Hugo House, and our very own La Familia Gallery. In addition, she was the featured soloist for Neodandi Fashion House for its seasonal runway shows.
She is currently teaming with Contact Create’s Larry “Bubba” Sims to produce a genre-melding album rich with diversity and passion. Rebeqa is preparing to perform a cutting-edge operatic electronic show in nightclubs across the West Coast and is also collaborating on a local cabaret show. For more information on Rebeqa’s vocal training and performances, you may visit her site at www.rebeqa.com.
For the last 15 years, Mary Watts has been studying what makes us feel happy, energized, and well-balanced. A professional yoga instructor with a Bachelors degree in Psychology and a Masters degree in Education – Mary Watts is ready to help you access your inner mental, physical, and creative energy.
Combining years of experience across caring professions, Mary merges her natural nurturing skills with western psychology, eastern philosophy, and human physiology to guide you toward a more balanced mind/body relationship.
