Traci Paulk

Seattle artist Traci Paulk creates abstract paintings using an eclectic mix of mediums and surfaces. Fusing elements of drawing, painting, writing and collage, her pieces are guided by intuition and often begin without a specific goal or intent--rather, a life yet to be discovered through the addition and subtraction of strong or subtle lines, swaths of color or layers of fading ink or paint.

Exploring themes of memory, connections, possibilities and experiences--and the traces or flood of emotions they leave behind--her paintings are inspired by the unexpected turns, pathways, intersections and artistic beauty within everyday life. She strives to create paintings that express emotion or convey a sense of authenticity or truth.

A native New Mexican, her work has been featured in Seattle's Pioneer Square First Thursday Artwork, Pike Place Market Art Walk, Ballard Artwalk, 15th Annual Greenwood-Phinney Artwalk (Juried Artist) and the Seattle Art Museum’s annual Volunteer Art Show, to name a few.

Solo Shows

Verano Marea | April 2017 — April 2021
The Fearey Group | Seattle, WA

Somniloquy | August — September 2017
Caffe Fiore Ballard | Seattle, WA

Hello Goodbye | May — July 2017
Victrola on Pike St | Seattle, WA

The Space Between | August — September 2016
Victrola on 15th Ave E | Seattle, WA

Prelude to Somniloquy | May — August 2016
Horseshoe Boutique | Seattle, WA

Prelude to Somniloquy | July 2015 — September 2015
Moshi Moshi | Seattle, WA

This Sky Where We Live | May 2015
Beats & Bohos | Seattle, WA

The Space Between | February — March 2014
Dry Goods Design | Seattle, WA

Sonar | December 2013—January 2014
Dry Goods Design | Seattle, WA

Prelude to Somniloquy | September—October 2013
Saturn Building | Seattle, WA

Common to Lines | August—September 2012
Miro Tea | Seattle, WA

Take Fire | April—May 2012
Macrina Bakery | Seattle, WA

Azuquita | January—June 2012
ROAR Salon | Austin, TX

Shift | May—June 2011
Fresh Flours | Seattle, WA

Petrichor | September—October 2010
Horseshoe Boutique | Seattle, WA

Listen | February—March 2010
Local Color Art & Coffee | Seattle, WA

Group Shows

Pink | February 2021
Free Little Art Gallery | Seattle, WA

Drizl Pop-Up Show | April 2016
SoDo Art Studios | Se...