FACES | W Seattle
the Jayde room
Meet Jayde
Born and raised in the Seattle suburbs, Jayde moved into the city after landing her dream job as a Software Engineer at Amazon. Aside from Lake Union being her place of work, she chose the neighborhood because of its proximity to the water and her love for living on the lake. You can find her starting her weekend mornings paddle boarding on the still water, followed by a stroll to one of the many waterfront brunch venues.
About Lake Union
Nestled between Lake Washington and the Puget Sound, Lake Union is a waterfront neighborhood close to everything and a scene all its own. When the sun is out, Lake Union is the place to be, whether it's taking a stroll around the water, admiring the Seattle city skyline from Gas Works park, sipping happy hour cocktails with a view, or spending the day on the lake via boat, kayak, or paddle board.
The Lake Union neighborhood is very tech centered, being a hub for Amazon, Google and Facebook. In addition to lakeside activities, you can find the infamous Amazon spheres, filled with lush greenery and trendy restaurants. Lake Union is easily accessible by bus, car or boat, and a quick 5-10 minute drive from W Seattle. It’s the perfect neighborhood for those looking to stay close to the heart of the city while still enjoying the cocktail culture and scenery Seattle is known for.
Jayde’s List
Immerse yourself in Jayde’s world. Take a day trip or afternoon to explore her favorite dining experiences, shopping, and activities in Lake Union.
Share Your Experience on Social
Tag @wseattle @morganzion_
Use the hashtags #faceswseattle #jaydeslistseattle
COFFEE | 203°F COFFEE CO.
BRUNCH | WESTWARD
HAPPY HOUR | WHITE SWAN PUBLIC HOUSE
DINNER | BA BAR | Ba bar green
DRINKS | MBAR
SHOP | GLASSYBABY
LIVE MUSIC | FLOATING CONCERTS
WALK | CHESHIAHUD LAKE UNION LOOP
ACTIVITIES | HOT TUB BOATS | THE SPHERES
SCENERY | GAS WORKS PARK
Jayde’s Seattle Playlist
Growing up in Seattle, Macklemore was Jayde’s first concert she attended right after the song Thrift Shop came out. Ever since, she has been a fan and always has a Macklemore song on her playlist.
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As the third best city in the U.S. for music fans, the city on everyone’s list for the best live music, and the place credited with the creation of its own music genre, Seattle is a music lover’s haven. W Seattle is one of many music destinations in the city, being the first hotel in North America with a W Sound Suite, a fully equipped private recording studio and creative space for artists. W Seattle also works with local artists to host weekly DJ performances and a monthly music series, W Seattle Presents First Fridays. In partnership with KEXP, First Fridays serves as an incubator for music acts on the cusp of bursting out of the Seattle scene. The first Friday of each month, First Fridays will showcase two live bands on the W Stage in the W Seattle Living Room.
Creating Jayde
Words from the artist
“I started creating Jayde on an early Monday morning in the summer watching the sunrise from the 14th floor of W Seattle. I began my morning as I usually do with 15 minutes of meditation, followed by getting my coffee from Trace Market (black with a splash of almond milk). Once settled, I began to sketch and watch Jayde come to life.”
My creative process
“As I sketch, I think about each character's story, their life, personality, interests, friends and what they would tell a visitor about why they love their city. After I have finished the sketch and story, I begin the mural process. I usually paint at night, as it is my least busy time of day.
While I paint, I like to snack on nuts, hummus, and veggies and sometimes a cheeky glass of wine to fuel my creativity. Each painting is stylistically meant to look like a large crosshatch sketch, giving each a gritty and unique personality. My intent is to draw guests in through the character’s eyes. The gaze invites the viewer to feel the personality, comfort and depth of each face.”
“Tapping into my creativity isn't always easy. When it comes to creating characters and their stories I really have to immerse myself into my creative process.
I hope our guests will enjoy the company of each face knowing it was made with intent, happiness and my love for seattle.”
— Morgan zion
SHARE YOUR PHOTOS FROM THE Jayde ROOM
Share your experience in The Jayde Room! Tag @wseattle @morganzion_ and use the hashtags #faceswseattle #jaydeslistseattle to be featured.
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