Art
As Transformation
& Second Chances
Rescuing discarded string instruments and giving them new life
And large-scale canvas work exploring color interactions and emotional connections
by Katherine Faubion
Copper River 24 x 36”
“At home in the Pacific Northwest and Central Washington, the landscapes inspire color palates and drive me to make creations that honor our environment.”
Blank walls? My favorite!
I have your solution.
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Andromeda 20" square
Crystal 18" square
Apollo 36" square
Summer 22" violin (3/4)
Aquatic 23" violin (4/4)
Canary, 19" violin (1/4)
Leaf Green, 22" violin (3/4)
Tangerine, 15.5" violin (1/10)
Genius, 37x13x4" cello (1/4)
Proud Cello, 41.x15x4" cello (1/2)
Grove, 38x13x4" cello (1/4)
Grove detail
Amethyst 4/4 violin SOLD
Amethyst scroll
Amethyst back detail
Brass gears of Jewel Tones, double bass
Jewel Tones, double bass
Jewel Tones, double bass
Sunny Set, 18 x 24"
Golden Hour, 22" 3/4 violin
Sunny Lands, 24 x 36"
Loch Blue, 3/4 cello & Aquatic violin
Limoncello, 3/4 cello & Bright Idea, violin
Moody Blues, 3/4 cello
Bright Idea, 4/4 violin
Bright Idea with strings and signature
Bright Idea, metallic purple back
Does your venue need art?
Let’s connect!
I love sharing my art out in the real world! I’m located in Washington State.
Where to see my art?
Upcoming or Current Exhibitions
2026
Xanadu Gallery
online from Scottsdale, AZ https://art.xanadugallery.com/collections/katherine-faubion
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Feb. 2026 - Dec. 31, 2026
Storefront Media Gallery: Artist Carousel
101 Prefontaine Pl. S, Seattle, WA 98104 4Culture, Pioneer Square https://rosters.4culture.org/artist-carousel/
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Sept. 5, 2026 - Oct. 17, 2026
Moses Lake Museum & Art Center
Ramon Cerna Community Gallery
401 S. Balsam Street
Moses Lake, WA 98837
https://www.cityofml.com/954/Community-Gallery
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Nov. 1, 2026 - Dec. 31, 2026
Valo Wine Ellensburg Tasting Room
321 N. Pearl Street
Ellensburg, WA 98926
https://www.valo.wine/ellensburg
What about instruments? Many options and sizes: (tiny) violins, cellos, violas, even double basses (huge!)
Elevate any space with a uniquely painted instrument, easily hung up for a 3D art expression
Discarded instruments become ART
Transformation
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Transformation *
Irreparable instruments live on as art with their timeless shapes still appealing to the eye
In collaboration with Metropolitan Music and Hammond Ashley
Hot Lips 36 x 48"
Hawk Eye 20 x 24"
Caverns 20 x 24"
Gemini Diptych two 24 x 48" = 4' x 4'
The Copper Triplets triptych 12 x 36" = 3' x 3'
Sea Creature 48 x 60" SOLD
Gliding 30 x 40 x 1" Private Collection
Sting Ray 36 x 48"
Salish Storm 36 x 60"
Moonlight 24 x 36" SOLD
Reflect 30 x 40"
Blue Swipe SOLD
Nina Violin and Coral 24 x 30" painting
Origins. 48 x 60"
Opus 3 violin
The Falls 16 x 20"
Feelin' Groovy 16 x 20"
SOLD
Purple Haze 16 x 20"
SOLD
Husky Pride, full size cello
SOLD
Skate 11 x 14"
Seahorse 24 x 48"
Magnetic 15 x 30"
Mink 11 x 14" SOLD
Rhinosaurus 16 x 20 x 1"
SOLD
SOLD
SOLD 48 X 60"
SOLD 48 X 60"
Get Kraken 4/4 violin
Get Kraken's metallic teal back
Get Kraken's red eye
Flyover 24 x 36"
SOLD
4/4, 3/4, 1/2 size violins
SOLD
SOLD
Album cover of Night Sea Journey by Blue Star Creeper
Purple Rain 18 x 36"
Spring 18 x 24 x 1"
Kelp Forest 24 x 48"
SOLD
SOLD
SOLD
Nina 3/4 violin
Nina violin signed by artist
Trends. 18 x 24"
SOLD
SOLD
Dragon Fire 20" square
Stardust 24 x 30"
SOLD
SOLD
SOLD
SOLD
SOLD
SOLD
SOLD
SOLD
Spinal Tap 11 x 14"
Dragon-scape 11 x 14"
SOLD
SOLD
SOLD
SOLD
SOLD
Blue Jay 36 x 48 x 1"
SOLD
Get Kraken, bow, Faciebat leather case
Original leather violin cases
Black Tie 1/2 violin and Golden Bow
Faciebat Anno 1713 SOLD
SOLD
Confetti Rainbow 24 x 36"
SOLD
Rainbow Light 24 x 48"
Rainbow 16 x 20" SOLD
Proud Cello 1/2 cello & Ruby 1/16 violin SOLD
Rainbow Array sizes 1/8 cello to 1/16 violin
ROY & GBIV 4/4 violins
SOLD
At Cafe Javasti Wedgwood SOLD
SOLD
Jaguar 48 x 60"
Orange Crush 30 x 40”
Warm Up 30" x 24"
