KAREN McCALLUM
Painting the Canadian Landscape
It's tough to decide which brings me greater joy: making art or teaching art. So I decided I don't have to decide. I do both. I could wax eloquent about how important tapping into our creative selves is, but why don't I just come to your workplace for a time and we can explore this together? We can call it group therapy, business development, morale boosting, art education or serious play (which was the name of my last workshop).
A warning: this may unleash some serious creativity and joy. It may even lower your stress levels or make you feel euphoric, curious, fearless, and maybe even a little bit like a kid.
It's easy! I will actually come to visit you.
I live in Edmonton, but I'm allowed to go wherever I like, because I'm a grown up. So let's make it happen.
Welcome to my studio
Thank you for visiting my site. I'd love to hear from you.
Please email me to inquire about purchasing available paintings
See some of my paintings in person at:
Gallery @ 501
March 11-April 22 2023
Solo Show
opening reception March 17
501 Festival Ave #120, Sherwood Park, AB
Little Brick
April & May 2023 solo show
10004 90th Street, Edmonton, AB
NOA Gallery
May 13-June 13 2023
Federation of Canadian Artists Spring Group Show
8330 82 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB
Corner Gallery
Fridays-Sundays in Bountiful Market
3696 97 Street, Edmonton, AB
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I have a deep appreciation for my home, Alberta. The Rocky Mountains, rolling fields and forests inspire my paintings. I paint to hold memories and create connections.
I work primarily in acrylics that allow me to layer paint transparently and opaquely over a jewel-toned underpainting that often peeks through. I inject my paintings with intensified colours, quiet the chaos of shapes to extract the essence of a place.
My style is continuously evolving as I experiment in new mediums and methods. I'll dabble in anything messy and fun which explains my new addiction to making pottery.
I am an Active member of the Federation of Canadian Artists and sits on the board of her local chapter. She's a CARFAC and Gallery 501 member.
