Kristin Jurist Haakenson Art

I was raised in Montana and have called Washington home for the past several years. The landscapes, animals, and rural way of life in these charming parts of the American West have been a constant inspiration to me.

In my Heritage Series, I explore the drama and mystery that the landscapes & wildlife of Montana represent to me.

My whimsical Hearthstone Fables series delves into a world of folklore, myth, and magic.

Texture is an integral part of my painting technique. Using palette knives, I build up a spontaneous layer of acrylic gel. Color washes of iridescent paint create depth and settle into the texture, giving a primitive, natural appearance to the background.

All of my artwork is created in memory of my beloved mother, Judy Jurist. She set me on the path of painting and has been a constant voice of encouragement and love throughout my endeavors.

SHOWS & REPRESENTATION

GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2014 Carnation Corners Gifts & Fine Art, Carnation, Washington (2011 - present) [www]
2014 Revolution Gallery, Issaquah, Washington (2011 - present) [www]
2014 Freshwater Studio & Gallery, Missoula, Montana (2010 - present) [www]
2012 Snoqualmie River Arts Tour, Jubilee Biodynamic Farm, Carnation, Washington [www]
2011 Northern Pacific Coffee Company, Tacoma, Washington (2009 - 2011) [www]
2011 Proctor Art Gallery, Tacoma, Washington (2010 - 2011) [www]
2010 "Color of Nature", Burk Gallery, Seattle, Washington [www]

SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2009 Jubilee Biodynamic Farm, Carnation, Washington [www]
2009 Staggering Ox, Billings, Montana [www]
2008 Aqua Studio & Salon, Billings, Montana (2008 - 2009) [www]