My partner and I own a plant nursery here in Oakland, California called Kassenhoff Growers. After years of closely observing and intimately sharing my space with plants I felt moved to try to express their complexity on paper. I chose watercolors because the transparency and flexibility of the medium reflects the transience and light so prevalent in nature.
My mother is a painter and musician. My father was a science educator who instilled in me great curiosity and the ability to observe. I grew up in Vancouver, B.C. in a large household full of art, music and plants. My previous job was as a graphic designer. I love to combine my paintings with other graphic design elements. I am currently exploring my Dutch heritage and trying my hand at the still life. The adventure continues . . .
It is my pleasure to share my paintings with you.
Helen Krayenhoff.
Giclee prints are made with archival quality inks and paper and are considered museum quality.
Tony at Clone Artworks in Berkeley masterfully crafts my limited edition prints. |
