Artist Karen Marshall is showing 63 of her paintings at the Grove Studio in the St Patrick Centre, Downpatrick
Artist Karen Marshall from Killyleagh is now showing her art exhibition of paintings in the Grove Studio in the St Patrick Centre in Downpatrick.
But hurry up to see her exhibition, ‘The Art of Nature‘, as she has managed to get an extension until Friday 2nd August writes Jim Masson.
Karen’s art work covers a wide range of subjects such as seascapes, landscapes, flowers, abstracts, and animals and birds in various artistic media such as acrylic, pastel and watercolour.
Karen said: “Since I was a child I’ve always been fascinated by art and design and I loved experimenting in the art room.
“But I became very involved in business at an international level and with the pressures that goes with it, and I wanted to find a way to relax… so I got very engaged in art during my free time away from high powered business meetings while I was in hotels and airports etc.
“I have a passion for the natural world and it shows up in my paintings through the animals and birds, flowers, gardens, and general views of the sea and land.
“I actually attended a course at Brocklehurst College in Hampshire in fine art and garden design, and went on to study at University in Bournemeouth where I attended art classes and workshops with some of my favourite artists in the US, Uk and Ireland.
“In recent years, my paintings have evolved quite a bit, some into abstract works with vibrant colours and dynamic movement. This may well have been a result of my active sporting life when I was younger involved in racing yachts and horse riding.”
Karen added that nowadays she /also acts as chairperson of the Comber U3A group, a role which she enjoys very much.
She said: “I have translated my passions for colour and outdoor life to vibrant and colourful works of art. And a coach I now facilitate my clients to explore their creative potential and to express their hidden genius.”
“”My paintings are for sale and do give me a ring if you are interested in buying one.”
Contact Karen at: karen@optimafutura.com or on 07815205712.
