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I am a visual artist, who works with bold colors applied in transparent layers, giving my paintings a bright, cheerful feel.
My inspiration comes from simple things around me: the change of seasons, the color of the sky today, or the flowers blooming in my yard. I delight in them, turning the images into small scale abstracts in acrylic and watercolor.
Background
I studied studio art and majored in drawing at Denison University. After graduating, I worked at art galleries and continued painting for several years. Eventually, I took a corporate job and painted less and less as the job kept me busier and busier. Then, for more than a decade, I did not paint at all.
Thicket
I started painting again in 2005. Since then, my focus has been more on painting than drawing, my paintings are smaller (less than 24 x 30 inches), and my colors are brighter. I still build my images using many layers of color because it adds depth and richness to the image.
Imaginary Garden
When restarted painting, I spent time visiting art forums on the web to reconnect with art and artists. Artists around the world were working on something that was new to me: Artist Trading Cards (ATCs) and Art Cards, Editions, Originals (ACEOs). The cards are miniature works of art: exactly 2.5 x 3.5 inches, no more, no less. They can be made with any medium in any style. Karen has her art cards showcased at Etsy. You can view more of her art card inspirations there and purchase her ACEOs online. Www.etsy.com/shop/lifeneedsart
Mussel Shells
The tiny size is definitely challenging, but it is also a great format to get my imagination running. Karen will keep your imagination running, too! Visit her fantastic site at www.LifeNeedsArt.com
Karen offers her art reproduced on note cards, clothing, tote bags and other products at Cafe Press. Purchase a fun and fanciful gift for the art lover in your life www.cafepress.com/life_needs_art
Karen Koch
Karen Koch
Spotted Leaves
I am a visual artist, who works with bold colors applied in transparent layers, giving my paintings a bright, cheerful feel.
My inspiration comes from simple things around me: the change of seasons, the color of the sky today, or the flowers blooming in my yard. I delight in them, turning the images into small scale abstracts in acrylic and watercolor.
Background
I studied studio art and majored in drawing at Denison University. After graduating, I worked at art galleries and continued painting for several years. Eventually, I took a corporate job and painted less and less as the job kept me busier and busier. Then, for more than a decade, I did not paint at all.
Thicket
I started painting again in 2005. Since then, my focus has been more on painting than drawing, my paintings are smaller (less than 24 x 30 inches), and my colors are brighter. I still build my images using many layers of color because it adds depth and richness to the image.
Imaginary Garden
When restarted painting, I spent time visiting art forums on the web to reconnect with art and artists. Artists around the world were working on something that was new to me: Artist Trading Cards (ATCs) and Art Cards, Editions, Originals (ACEOs). The cards are miniature works of art: exactly 2.5 x 3.5 inches, no more, no less. They can be made with any medium in any style. Karen has her art cards showcased at Etsy. You can view more of her art card inspirations there and purchase her ACEOs online. Www.etsy.com/shop/lifeneedsart
Mussel Shells
The tiny size is definitely challenging, but it is also a great format to get my imagination running. Karen will keep your imagination running, too! Visit her fantastic site at www.LifeNeedsArt.com
Karen offers her art reproduced on note cards, clothing, tote bags and other products at Cafe Press. Purchase a fun and fanciful gift for the art lover in your life www.cafepress.com/life_needs_art