Creating a body of art work

After taking a break from social media, I'm excited to share what's been happening on my creative journey. For the last year, I've been exploring  my artistic process and embracing my development as an artist. This project has been a fun journey:  experimenting with various color palettes and media, exploring and applying my feelings with paint, and expressing the landscape onto small abstract paintings. In the “Art World”, we call it “creating a body of work”: a collection of over 45 small pieces of art that reflect a common vision.

From the Winter Collection

This primary vision has been a focus on texture and color, with a simplicity of line and form. Most of the work uses a horizontal composition and feels to me like imagined landscapes. As my exploration continued, I found a soothing flow in using each season as a starting point for a new color palette; a new set of feelings about what was happening outside in nature; integrated with my own cyclical calendar of holidays, activites, and family gatherings. Four separate collections reflecting my seasonal and personal world.

 Delving into the personal impacts of each season translated beautifully into small abstract art, resonating with my belief that even small things—whether actions, words, or art—hold significant influence on both life and creativity. Most of my pieces from the past year are approximately 12 inches by 12 inches.  I have also created a new sculptural product called an art block. These blocks are 3.5 inch cubes with unique paintings on each side.  They sit nicely on a desk, a table or a shelf…any small space where you would like to tuck a bit of color or fun.  They can also be used as talisman to create your own personal magic.  A piece of art to hold and contemplate the importance of the small things in your life.

Art Blocks From the Summer Collection

Beyond the finished artwork, the real essence in this journey has been about self-discovery. Uncovering a unique artistic style and growing along the way have been significant benefits of this creative adventure. As I share this collection with my friends and family, I hope the collection becomes a lively celebration—a visual narrative of the ongoing dance between the artist and their work.  I hope this new work encourages you to reach out, find your rhythm, and connect with the an ever-changing world.

 Karen

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