Inspired by nature, its palette, its stones, it grand views, my work is intended to be an exaltation of the beauty of the western landscapes that have been the backdrop for my life. I am equally focused on the visual components of landscape abstractions with an openness to the creative process, leaving room for wide variation in subject as well as medium..
The work exemplifies an enduring and deeply rooted love of nature, creativity and the spirit of the land. It reminisces on a childhood filled with extensive travel through the American west as well as a wandering and sometimes gypsy-like adult life. It explores, expands and re-imagines the hidden and as yet unsullied landscapes and wild places examining the look and feel of the Rockies, western deserts of the southwest, and the fecund coasts of the Pacific.
C.V. -- Kathryn A. Tonnessen
Education
2002 Bachelor of Fine Art- University of Texas.
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Exhibitions
Tacoma Art Museum - Tacoma WA -Summer 2018 - Group Exhibition
Koch Gallery, Vashon WA - 2018 - Group Exhibition
Sivergrain Art, Mount Vernon WA - 2018 - Group Exhibition
Blue Heron Gallery, Vashon WA - 2017 - Group Exhibition
Blue Heron Gallery, Vashon WA - 2017- Featured Artist
Lapis and Luxe, Vashon WA - 2016 - Solo Exhibition
The Art Mine, Port Hadlock WA - 2007 - Group Exhibition
Earthworks, Port Townsend WA - 2006 - Group Exhibition
Red Feather Gallery, Ingram TX - 2004 - Solo Exhibition
Spotted Horse Studios, Austin TX - 2003 - Group Exhibition
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Juried Exhibitions
Boulder Open Studios, Boulder, Co-October 2018-Group Exhibition
Jansen Art Center, Lynden WA - 2017thru2018 - Group Exhibition
Confluence Gallery, Twisp WA - 2017- Group Exhibition
Joshua Tree National Park Art Exposition-29 Palms CA 2017
ArtWalla- Walla Walla WA 2017
Northwinds Gallery- Port Townsend WA 2017
Kent Summer Arts- Kent WA 2017
Kirkland Art Center--Kirkland, Wa 2017
Western Design Conference-Jackson Hole, WY- 2010
Western Design Conference-Cody WY-2004
Western Design Conference-Cody WY- 2003
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Commissions
The Inn at Port Hadlock- Port Hadlock WA
Nemo’s Restaurant- Port Hadlock WA
Art Mine- Port Hadlock WA
First Church Of Christ- Buda TX
Heidi Weiskopf Designs- Scottsdale AZ
Private Residence- Drippings Springs TX
Private Residence- Austin TX
Private Residence- Port Orchard WA
Lapis and Luxe- Vashon WA
Private Residence- Vashon WA
Private Residence- Park City UT
Private Residence- Seattle WA
Private Residence-Cody WY
Private Residence- New Braunfels TX
Private Residence-Driftwood TX
Private Residence- Chimicum WA
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Bibliography
Lemen, A.E. Nothing to Hide. Western Art and Architecture- fall/winter 2008-2009.
Marx, Thea. Contemporary Western Design. Park City. Gibbs Smith Publisher. 2006
Hicks, C. Illuminate your House With a Touch Of Glass Log Home Living- September 2005.
Reynolds Ewold, C. Passport to Design. Shell, WY Prong Horn Press 2002
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References
Paul Christensen, President of Realvest Corp-Developer and Collector
-info@realvest.com (360) 694-6000
Gibbs Smith, President of Gibbs Smith Publishing, Publisher and Collector
Olivia Pendergast- Fine Artist- Mentor -oliviapendergast@gmail.com
Tony Powers- Powers Stained Glass- Mentor
-info@powersstainedglass.com 480-941-8272