About Way Lee Art

Way Lee Art creates fine art prints 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. His luminous watercolor and ink paintings span beloved Seattle landmarks like Paramount Theatre and Ballard’s Bell Tower to quieter corners like a misty morning at Magnuson Park, the masts of boats swaying in Leschi Marina, and the cavernous historical Georgetown Steam Plant. He begins each piece with direct observation from the scene, infusing the artwork with the authentic experience of being there in person: the majesty of sunlight breaking through clouds over Lake Washington, the way wet brick pavement acts like a shadowy mirror, the magic of bluegrass musicians who’ve never met before jamming harmoniously in a hotel hallway. Way Lee Art is an ideal fit for gift shops, booksellers, boutiques, and museum stores looking to offer locally rooted, artistically distinct work. The collection resonates with customers who want to bring home a genuine piece of the Pacific Northwest or share it with a friend or loved one.Read their story