"All animals are a part of man's collective subconscious mind and cultural memory. Their imagery and symbolism pervades our ancient myths, scriptures and oral traditions. . . . If you are chosen by a 'power animal', you guard and honor him or her. In showing respect, humility and thankfulness, the animal becomes your teacher, your protector. Each animal offers certain gifts and innate knowledge for us. They have much to teach humanity. Their wisdom may empower, protect, inspire, and heal us. If we listen, we may survive together on this earth."
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Catherine Eaton Skinner
"So well does the artist Catherine Eaton Skinner distill what she sees in nature that a look into the faces of her painted animals immediately conveys an intimacy with the subject's spirited vitality. Her animal portraits are like fine poems that have eliminated the superfluous to leave the truest essence of her subject."
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Tony Angell, Northwest artist, naturalist, and educator
"Catherine Eaton Skinner's beautiful art engages the viewer—encouraging a thoughtful dialogue about the connections and relationships between people and animals. These prints, which are based on Skinner's full-sized works of art, take adults and children directly into the animals through their eyes. It is a priceless connection."
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Deborah B. Jensen, president & CEO, Woodland Park Zoo
