Paul Kratter

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new! "Rolling Hills and Oaks" 8 x10, framed to 14 x 16 $650

New! "Spotlight on El Cap" SOLD$1,000SOLD 12 x 12, framed to 17 x 17

Paul Kratter grew up in the Bay Area. His family spent many weekends exploring and hiking the unique landscapes of Northern California. Later, four years in the Art Center College in Pasadena prepared him for a life as a freelance illustrator. His earlier passion for wildlife focused the latter part of his illustration career on projects for the Nature Company, several national zoos, museums and a variety of children's books. And though retired from commercial illustration, his most recent book, "The Living Rainforest" written and illustrated by Paul Kratter was recently honored in Communication Arts in the book category.

After leaving his career as an illustrator, he resumed hiking in the rolling hills of the East Bay and began painting these landscapes. The ever changing light and the need to work fast as a result brought about a fresh and looser approach to his previous painting style. He hopes to explore the many and varied habitats of California and beyond, painting what he sees and feels in these locations. Paul Kratter has won a number of awards for his paintings.

Hilltop Barn 9 x 12 image size $800 framed	"Spring Clouds" $800 9 x 12, framed to 15 x 18	"Yosemite Falls from across the Medow" 9 x 12 image size, framed $800
"Winter Along the Merced" 9 x 12 image size $800	"Blue Shadows On Half Dome" 14 x 8 image size framed $800
"Oak and Fence" 8 x 10 image size, framed $650	Fleeting Light, Pinecrest Lake 14 x 8 $800

The photos above are examples of the artist's work. The Vault Gallery currently carries additional work by this artist.