JW Harrington           

JW Harrington is a painter, social-science professor, and trained baritone, living, working and painting in Tacoma, Washington. Using acrylic on canvas or hardwood panels, he paints abstract works: some using strict, “rational” patterns of complementary colors; and some using intuitive composition. He also paints portraits and animated landscapes motivated by the vibrant beauty of the Puget Sound region.

Harrington is Professor Emeritus of Urban Studies at the University of Washington Tacoma. He was born in South Carolina, educated at Harvard University and the University of Washington, and has worked on east and west coasts of the U.S. He’s studied painting and drawing with Sandy Bricel Miller in Seattle. His work has been shown in Seattle at the Red Ochre Studio, ARTS at King Street Station, the UW Tower, Gallery 110, and the 2017 and 2021 Artist Trust fundraising auction; in Tacoma on the Tacoma Art Month studio tour, and at the Tahoma Center Gallery in Tacoma. The City of Tacoma has purchased two of his works through a juried competition.

Works in this portfolio are available for sale and shipment — contact harrington at jw@jwharrington.com

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