Wednesday, December 26, 2012

Greetings from the Pacific Northwest


It is Christmas.  The year is winding down and I've been thinking about all that has happened in twelve short months.  One thing this last year was not and that was milque toast.   It has been a challenge, a real roller coaster ride but I've managed to come through it and I'm grateful.  

I am especially grateful to live in one of the most beautiful places on earth.  
I feel safe here.  I was born here.  My daughter is here. My parents were laid to rest here.  I spend my adult life painting here and I will probably die here.  There are worse fates. 
     

The view from the top of Mt. Erie, Anacortes, WA; Kathleen Faulkner


The view from my studio, Anacortes, WA;  Kathleen Faulkner


Forest Lands, Anacortes, WA;  Kathleen Faulkner


Eagle Convention, Edison, WA;  Kathleen Faulkner


Geese, Skagit Flats;  Kathleen Faulkner


Skagit Flats;  Kathleen Faulkner


Cormorants, Guemes Channel, Anacortes, WA;
Kathleen Faulkner


Guemes Ferry Dock, Anacortes, WA;  Kathleen Faulkner




Heading back to Anacortes from Sinclair
Island;  Kathleen Faulkner






Friday, December 21, 2012

Winter Solstice

'Woody' 8x8" oil pastel, charcoal;
Kathleen Faulkner

And so, now is the time we come out of the dark and head towards the Light.

Here's to Happiness, Joy, Love and Nature.






"It's never too late to have a happy childhood."

Tom Robbins, Still Life with Woodpecker





Monday, December 17, 2012

The birds have it



'Welcome to Birdland'  8x8" oil pastel, charcoal;  Kathleen Faulkner






No bird soars too high, if he soars with his own wings.
                                                                                          William Blake








Sunday, December 9, 2012

Life is short


Myself with three of my paintings and one sculpture
by Louise Warner;   photo: Susi Watson


I am delighted to now be represented by Simon Mace Gallery  in Port Townsend.  Currently, I have five paintings in the Small Works Show which will run through December.  This show includes work by nine painters and one sculptor and is worth a visit.

During this holiday season and every season please support your local artists and galleries.  

I do believe that art is necessary for life..  food for the soul.  
So, eat up.



'Life is short, and Art long; the crisis fleeting; experience perilous, and decision difficult.'

Hippocrates