Come as you are and express yourself through guided painting sessions in an urban outdoor setting–no experience needed. Enjoy light refreshments and non-alcoholic beverages while you create in community. Led by artist Von Deon and music by FEM du lit.



Christian Von Deon, better known as Von Deon, meaning "by or from Deon,” is a Detroit-born multidisciplinary artist based in Tacoma, WA. The moniker reflects his multidisciplinary approach, rooted in his diverse range of artistic mediums. His current works explore abstract expressionist portraiture, cubism, and the theme of camouflage as a metaphor. Using a distinctive pattern that encourages viewers to contemplate societal expectations, identity, and the beauty that emerges when we embrace our truest selves.



Von Deon embraces the title of 'Flower Boyy' because of his earlier works centered around flowers, floral designs, and the concept of spiritual, mental, and physical growth. He views this identity as a product of embracing life as it is, learning from past mistakes and traumas, emphasizing acceptance and personal growth as universal concepts. He believes that personal growth is a cumulative process, capable of yielding substantial progress in a relatively short period.

ACES // Artists of Color Expo and Symposium is BIPOC-led program produced by Shunpike that creates space for BIPOC artists to be bold and create through experimentation and community intention. ACES 2025 Summer Series and the ACES Gallery are supported by 4Culture, Seattle Office of Arts & Culture, and ArtsWA.



Shunpike envisions a community where independent artists and arts groups thrive creatively and economically, and where their work is widely valued as fundamental to the cultural, social, and economic well-being of Washington state.



Shunpike is committed to the following statement of equity. Inclusion means my voice is heard. Diversity means I am reflected and represented in the organization at every level. Equity means I am supported by systems and policies that ensure I succeed, despite historic patterns of hindered success.