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Art and Aviation have been my lifelong pursuit. After graduating from Arizona State University with a major in Fine Art, I became a Marine Corps fighter pilot flying hundreds of combat missions. Following military service I joined World Airways, a special airline that transported our military to every major conflict involving the U.S. I’ve flown everything from Boeing 707s to the 747, always carrying my sketchbooks and camera, recording places and images for my watercolor paintings.

I work exclusively in the amazing media of watercolor – fascinated and amazed by this transparent medium. It has a life of its own and never ceases to show its independence and beauty. It seems to lead you in startling ways that you hadn't planned. You find that you are not always in perfect control but, instead, a creative partner. I’m flying high when this magical medium takes over and shows me what unanticipated beauty can be. No question about it …I'm hooked!

Recent News

Mar 5th - Apr 7th 2019

Dakota Dean:

Civil Disobedience
“In a system designed to profit off of misery and dissatisfaction, doing what
you love is an act of civil disobedience." Come join
me in celebrating what I love: Art!

Jeff Lane:

Tundra
“I had never been to a tundra ecosystem before. The rugged landscape is starkly
beautiful in its austerity and the fauna that eke out a living there are
inspiring. My images hopefully evoke the mood and beauty of the landscape
and the uniqueness of the fauna."

Featured Artists

Feb 5th - Mar 3rd 2019

Leanna Leitzke:

Love is in the Air"February is the month of Love and Romance. It felt naturally for Leanna to express her love for lions through the prism of romantic light while observing similarities with human relationships.

Lois Haskell:

Love in Bloom“I perhaps owe having become a painter to flowers.”- Claude MonetFlowers have long been the language of love.My very first paintings were of flowers and I have continued painting them through the years. Mother Nature is an amazing artist. I just try to place her creations on canvas.In this collection I hoped to convey the beauty of the blooms while paying attention to design, color and texture.

Locations

Robert Franklin's Watercolor Studio

  • FEDERAL WAY, WA, 98023 47.3189634 -122.3795389

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