Artists Notes:

I've been working in my studio on larger pieces this winter and things are shifting a bit. Those of you who know me know that my core is Plein Air Painting. Working out of doors has been one of the best and most satisfying tools I've ever discovered on this fabulous journey.  And I'm super excited that I will be leading a plein air workshop in Italy this June. I still think the best painting inspiration lies in nature, and I just can't wait to get there and work on that delicious landscape en plein air.  

But... This winter as I've been exploring, reading, experimenting, taking a few painting classes (in areas way outside of my comfort zone) the new paintings are starting to show up. I believe wholeheartedly that if you court inspiration, it will shower you with ideas.

These are several of my new paintings - they are original acrylics. (I usually work in oil). It's a really different approach for me to work so loosely with a theme, like flowers or fields or far away houses to where the theme becomes almost a whisper of the beginning idea. To just let the design of the painting take over has been fun and freeing. 

Have a spin around, let me know what you think of the shift. And if you're exploring or taking new classes and finding new ways of creating, I'd love to hear from you. 

Wishing you an inspirational day!

- Karen