ABOUT THE ARTIST

Hello and welcome! My name is Kristen, I am a self taught oil painter from the Seattle area in Washington State.

I have always been a dreamer with my head in the clouds, getting lost in fantasy novels and imaginary places. It is this dream and imagination that I hope to convey through my art by transporting the viewer to magical places. I am greatly inspired by the mystery of the night time and the stars, which you will often find in my artwork. Wandering through the forests of the pacific northwest and the beauty of the mountains and native wildflowers also serves as an endless source of inspiration for my artwork.
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I didn't start painting until I took a required art class in college while studying for my associates in graphic design. A year or so later in 2014 I found oil paints and never turned back. In 2019 I finally decided to take my art past a hobby and open up an Etsy shop and start sharing my art on social media.

​In 2021 I quit social media with the exception of Pinterest, and am now exploring new avenues of operating my art business without it.

Outside of painting, I work during the day as a graphic designer. My other passion is music and I am a huge metal fan. I also love to play guitar, piano and sing. Otherwise you will find me outside or hanging out with my husband
and our cat.

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EXHIBITIONS:

Ghost Gallery "Mini Holiday Art Show" Nov 2022 - Jan 2023

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Ghost Gallery "Mini Holiday Art Show" Nov 2021 - Jan 2022

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Ghost Gallery "Mini Window Show"

July - Sept 2021

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Student Art Show: Pierce College 2014