At the Gallery:

Paul Kratter
oil paintings

Holton Studio Frame-Makers has been representing East Bay painter Paul Kratter for several years now, gathering an enthusiastic following for his scenes of the state, from the Sierras to the seashore. The humility and joy that Paul carries with him, along with his brushes, paints and panels, out into the hills, mountains and to the seashore is directly reflected in the work he produces there. His forthright use of paint and astonishing rendering skills allow him to capture the East Bay and California landscape with a direct and confident touch earned by long devotion to the land and to making pictures.

All paintings shown below are available. View the archive of sold Paul Kratter paintings — an excellent source of ideas for framing plein air paintings.

Sweeping Shadow

2009. Oil on panel, 20” x 16” Vertical. Framed in compound Aurora (flush through mortise-&-tenon joinery) frame with mitered carved sight edge molding, 3-3/4” wide, in quartersawn white oak (Medieval Oak stain), with 22 kt gold leaf slip. 27-1/2" x 23-1/2" outside frame dimensions. $3030.

Morning’s Majesty From Lake Ediza

2009. Oil on panel, 16” x 20” Horizontal. Framed in compound carved profile—4” in walnut (Nut Brown stain) with slip in pale gold leaf. 24" x 28" outside frame dimensions. $3600.

Full Moon Rising

2009. Oil on panel, 16” x 20” Horizontal. Framed in compound carved profile—4-1/4” in walnut (Nut Brown stain). 24" x 28" outside frame dimensions. $3450.

Beyond the Fence

2009. Oil on canvas, 9 " x 12” Vertical. Framed in No. 310 — 2-3/4", in quartersawn white oak (Van Dyke stain). 14" x 17" outside frame dimensions. $1245.

Summer Blanket of Fog

2009. Oil on canvas, 8" x 16” Horizontal. Framed in No. 230 — 2-3/4" Century Series slope, in quartersawn white oak (Weathered Oak stain). 13" x 21" outside frame dimensions. $1285.

Going Down the Road

2009. Oil on canvas, 8" x 14” Horizontal. Framed in No 2.1 — 2-3/4" Village Series slope, in quartersawn white oak (Medieval Oak stain). 13" x 19" outside frame dimensions. $1215.

Sea of Fog

2009. Oil on canvas, 8" x 10” Horizontal. Framed in No. 1.2 CV — 2-1/2" Village Series slope, in quartersawn white oak (Medieval Oak stain). 13" x 15" outside frame dimensions. $1035.

Golden Evening

2009. Oil on canvas, 11" x 14” Horizontal. Framed in No. 274 — 3" Century Series slope, in quartersawn white oak (Medieval Oak stain). 17" x 20" outside frame dimensions. $1560.

Chiseled Rocks

2007. Oil on board, 9” x 12”. Framed in #1100 – 2-3/4” in quartersawn white oak (Weathered Oak stain); 17” x 14” outside frame dimensions. $1180.

Last of the Golden Light

2008. Oil on board, 12” x 12”. Framed in #17.4 CV – 3-1/4” in quartersawn white oak (Dark Mahogany stain), 18” x 18” outside frame dimensions. $1385.

Oaks II

2006. Oil on board, 8” x 8”. Framed in #10 – 3”, in quartersawn white oak (Medieval Oak stain), 13-1/2” x 13-1/2” outside frame dimensions. $930.

Bright Morning Along the Pacific

2008. Oil on panel, 10” x 12” Horizontal. Framed in #17.1 – 3”, in quartersawn white oak (Van Dyke stain), 15-1/2” x 17-1/2” outside frame dimensions. $1270.

Break in the Perimeter

2008. Oil on board, 12” x 12”. Framed in #1.2 - 3” in quartersawn white oak (Van Dyke stain), 18” x 18” outside frame dimensions. $1160.

Oaks and Sunset Trail

2009. Oil on panel, 8” x 14” Horizontal. Framed in #13.1 — 2-3/4”, in quartersawn white oak (Guild Brown stain), 13” x 19” outside frame dimensions. $1189.

Cool Morning and Mt Diablo

2009. Oil on panel, 8” x 10” Horizontal. Framed in #1.2 — 2-1/2”, in quartersawn white oak (Medieval Oak stain), 12-1/2” x 14-1/2” outside frame dimensions. $985.

Oak Hillside

2008. Oil on board, 9” x 12” Horizontal. Framed in #2 - 2-1/2” in quartersawn white oak (Medieval Oak stain), 13-1/2” x 16-1/2” outside frame dimensions. $1150.

Sierra Morning

2007. Oil on board, 12” x 12”.Framed in #1.3 CV – 3” in quartersawn white oak (Weathered Oak stain); 17-1/2” x 17-1/2” outside frame dimensions. $1340.

Telephone Poles and Eucalyptus

2007. Oil on board, 12” x 9”.Framed in #1.4 CV – 2-3/4”; 14” x 17” outside frame dimensions. $1165.

More About Paul Kratter

	Kratter Archives The archive of sold Paul Kratter paintings shows Paul's talent in broader scope and is an excellent source of ideas for framing plein air paintings.
	Commissions Commission a Paul Kratter painting of any size — maybe even as large as this mural-size panel recently painted for a family in Washington State. Learn more...
	About Paul Kratter “I grew up in the Bay Area where my family spent many weekends hiking and exploring the unique landscapes of northern California from the beaches at Pescadero to Pinecrest in the mountains. We also explored much of Montana — my mother was raised in Great Falls — and we loved seeing the abundant wildlife. “Four years at Art Center College of Design in Pasadena prepared me for a life as a freelance illustrator. With a passion for animal life I concentrated the latter part of my career on wildlife art, working on projects for the Nature Company, several national zoos, museums and a variety of children books. “I started hiking in the rolling hills of the East Bay, painting local landscapes. The ever-changing light and the need to work fast has brought a fresh, looser approach to my work. The bold work of Edgar Payne, Carl Rungius, and NC Wyeth is a huge inspiration to me. My hope is to explore the many and varied habitats of California and beyond, making a visual statement that captures what I see and feel.” — Paul Kratter