3 Stories Building, 2008

Frank Samuelson
American (born 1949)

Location: Kingston High School, Kingston

About the Artwork

In this nine-part painting artist Frank Samuelson suggests that looking back on history is much like looking through a window.

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with North Kitsap School District.

About the Artist

Port Townsend-based artist Frank Samuelson creates colorful and imaginative paintings and murals for pubilc spaces. The natural world is an important theme and inspiration for Samuelson who notes: "Moving and playing with form and color are just a thrill that I can’t deny myself. The essence of water is also an important piece of all puzzles I paint."

Samuelson received Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees from Central Washington University in Ellensburg. He received a Master of Fine Arts degree from Washington State University in Pullman, Eastern Washington, in 1976. He lives and works in Port Townsend, on the Olympic Peninsula in Northwest Washington.

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