Breath Of Fresh Air, 2021

Karen Hale  

Artist Statement:

Using the basic art elements of color, design and texture I create a vibrant and opulent canvas which both pleases and stimulates the art lover. The absence of recognizable objective forms leads you on your own journey of discovery.”

Hale constructs her paintings with layers of thick and thin color that is washed, glazed or scumbled, sometimes over textured surfaces. A variety of tools are used besides the traditional artists brushes such as found items in the workshop or kitchen. She may use acrylic paints, mediums, papers, fabric, metallic leafing, chalk graphite. The results are a delight of color and texture and result in depth that draws the viewer in.

Karen Hale has been a professional artist for over 45 years. She learned at her father’s side and even though she has no formal training has demonstrated a natural mastery of the arts. Over the years she has worked in many art forms therefore has the understanding of how various materials work together and she dares to try.

Awards & Distinctions:

Cover of American Journal of Critical Care, Jan 2013
Emerging Artist, Art Business News, Aug 2007
1st Place in Mixed Media, Indian Wells Art Festival 2008
Her work is found throughout the world in private collections and commercial enterprises.

Exhibitions:

La Quinta Arts Festival, La Quinta, CA 20 years
Palo Alto Fine Arts Festival, Palo Alto, CA 15 years
Kimball Fine Arts Festival, Park City, UT 2006
Bellevue Arts Festival 2014
Beverly Hills Art Festival 2012-2013
Numerous Art Festivals for 40 years

Tags:

abstract art, contemporary art, modern art, home decor