Hello, I’m Karen & I’m a semi-abstract artist . I use mainly oil paint combined with cold wax medium (bees wax with a small amount of resin). I’m passionate about colour, light and subtle texture in my paintings. My aim is to create my own personal, emotional and visual response to the beautiful natural world around me, suggesting the essence of special memories, but not replicating the exact same image. I dance with paint & it can be messy. So please don’t expect a tidy art studio. I try.
The beauty of adding cold wax medium to oil paint, is that there’s always something new to explore and I’m able to experiment with materials and tools as the painting develops. My process of creating many layers, the paintings change dramatically from start to finish. I love to see hints of under-layers peeping through, a sort of ‘complex simplicity’ which adds a unique character and interest.
I’m based in The Market Hall on level 1 (near the gin bar!) Please come and say hello.
M: 07909221915
