The Artist

Violet creates art that has a romantic and impressionistic atmosphere of beauty and tranquility ... in her landscapes, scenes of women in hats and flowing dresses, and paintings of children.

       

   A  favorite  subject  has  always  been dogs,

pet  portraits  or  painted  into  a   landscape.

Whether working in traditional oils and watercolor or in her digital studio, the subjects she portrays radiate with light and color. 

Violet's paintings have been commissioned for portraits, prints, greeting cards and CD's.  Her watercolors have been displayed in international juried shows by the Allied Artists of America, the San Diego Watercolor Society, and the American Watercolor Society.  Her works have been exhibited in galleries and museums in New York City, California, the Pacific Northwest, as well as in Japan and Germany, and are in many private and business collections.

Violet lives and works in Woodinville, Washington, in a home and studio designed and built by her husband.

They have two Afghan Hounds, who fill the 'empty nest' ... and who are always  frolicking or napping nearby ...

and have become the subjects of many of Violet's paintings and photographs.

"Violet Skiles art evokes emotions through the use of textures, brushstrokes and colors packaged together with images that capture split second moments in time.  Her paintings of children are truly amazing and I never tire of looking at them and enjoy the feeling of joy they give me.  Her style is distinctive and contemporary and will enhance any collector's home."                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Marilyn Sholin

                                                                                                                                                                       Portrait Artist and Author

Fine Art Prints

Over 60 of Violet's oil and watercolor paintings and calligraphy pieces are available as Archival Giclee Fine Art Prints in various sizes to create beauty for your walls and express a peaceful atmosphere in your home or office.  Art is a personal way to bring beauty and style into our homes, and images that give us joy by their message, or touch our hearts by their subject matter should grace our lives.  They help us to think of things that are true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent and praiseworthy.  Violet hopes that her art will touch you in this way.

                                                                                                                                                                                      

                                                                                                                                                                             Click here to view and purchase prints

Life Statement

My slogan, "... because life is a Work of Art" comes from my faith in an amazing

Creator of Life, who does phenomenal work!

"In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth"    Genesis 1:1

"Without Him (Christ) was not anything made that was made"   John 1:3 

My work celebrates His best Work of Art -- you, your child, those you hold dear.

My life has been touched by God's grace and a love for the beauty that

He spoke into being, and I truly believe

" Life is a Work of Art "

"My friend Violet sees beauty and captures it - first in her heart and then displays it through a combination of artistic choices that seem to be right at her fingertips at all times.  The beauty that rings from her heart is a true gift of God that amazes me every time I see a new work.  How she captures a look in the eye, the thought of the day, the color of love, the feel of hope, and the joy of life in all creatures is a delight!"

                                                                                                                               Annie Herring

                                                                                                                                                            Recording Artist and Songwriter

                                                   

                                                                                                                                                                            

"Violet Skiles breathes life into the ordinary, blending nature and nurture and capturing the thoughts of the soul on canvas.  Her work is a treasure."                                                                                                        

    Karen Kingsbury

   Bestselling Author

What Others Have Said

"Violet captured a very special memory for us when she painted our garden and our precious Bernese Mountain Dogs.  Her painting expressed both the beauty of the garden and the sweetness of our "girls". 

It gives us great pleasure.  The scripture calligraphy piece we commissioned helps us express our faith to all who come to our home. Violet's art is beautiful and carries a powerful message.  We love her work!

We would like it in every room of our house ...  God has given her such an awesome gift!"                                                                                                                                                                            Dr. Carl and Karen Berner

Afghan Hound Art

"The unique character of the Afghan Hound is not always easy for an artist to interpret, and the Afghan collector can be difficult to please.  Violet manages to "see" the Afghan and "please" the fancier.

I am proud to own one of her beautiful paintings."                                                                  Kathryn Carr 

"Violet Skiles has an amazing talent for capturing not only the look of the Afghan Hound but also the essence of the breed."                                                                                                          Sandy Frei