Karyn Gabaldon
June 1954 - September 2024
Perhaps you knew her; she was that woman who was always in her art gallery downtown with the infectious, disarming smile and laugh, with the long black, then silver hair.
Perhaps you strolled into her gallery, or waved to her when you walked by, or traded some stories about her beloved Durango. She loved to converse about art and life.
Perhaps you have a piece of her pottery or a watercolor or an acrylic painting. She was a prolific artist.
Her downtown galleries were a gathering center where she welcomed locals and thousands of tourists from all over the world during her 44 years of shopkeeping.
Perhaps you took a pottery or watercolor class or danced Zumba with her.
Perhaps you saw her or engaged with her when she was out for her daily walk.
Unrelenting Cancer dominated her last years.
She lived an extraordinary life and created beauty.
She is survived by her husband Jeff Solon, her mother Delphie Dickinson, her sister Belinda, and brother-in-law Mark Prehn.
In Lieu of flowers or donations,
Karyn’s wish is that you do something kind for someone.
Karyn Gabaldon’s Art Gallery, downtown Durango was officially closed December 31st, 2024 after 45 years.
She had an epic run in the arts! A huge thank you to all the collectors who supported her and the gallery over the years.
Please know that there is a limited quantity of Karyn’s original paintings from her personal collection in acrylic, oil, and watercolors, available for purchase from her estate. There are also prints on metal and paper as well as some of her Asian Furniture collection. For inquiries, or to make an appointment, please contact Jeff:
Durango, Colorado 970.946.1992 jeff@jeffsolon.com