Scattered Clouds Above Rooftops
11" x 14" oil
sold
Winner "Best of Show"
Point Reyes Plein Air 2008
Paul Kratter grew up in the Bay Area where his
family spent many weekends hiking and exploring the unique landscapes of
northern California from the beaches at Pescadero to Pinecrest in the
mountains. As a child he also explored
much of Montana– his mother was raised in Great Falls- and he loved the
chance to see the abundant wildlife.
Four years at Art Center College of Design in
Pasadena, Ca. prepared Paul for a life as a freelance illustrator. With
a passion for animal life he concentrated the latter part of his career on
wildlife art, working on projects for the Nature Company, several national
zoos, museums and a variety of children books.
He started hiking in the rolling hills of the East Bay, painting local
landscapes. The ever-changing light and need to work fast has brought a
fresh, loose approach to his work.
