Paula Christen
Bio
Paula Christen creates watercolors with a focus on northwest landscapes. Growing up on US National Fish Hatcheries and working college summers as a fire lookout, she communicates a love of open landscapes throughout her paintings.
Paula believes we benefit from the practice of being in nature. She offers this “Our constant need to be connected electronically causes stress. It affects everyone. Taking 20 minutes to be outdoors can help relieve that and be a boost of energy for your day”
Paula received a BA in Fine Art from Central Washington University and since 1976, she has made Winthrop her home.
Artist Statement
In my art, you'll find the scenes that invite you to slow down and breathe, to step into a moment of stillness. I love to paint buildings nestled in snowy fields, rivers winding through lush valleys, and cabins tucked among towering trees - often adding non-specific figures to the landscapes, so you can imagine yourself there. It's important to me that my art feels inclusive, a place where you can find your own story.
