Capturing Color, Movement and Light in Abstract Oil Paintings
Karen Clarkson, 10thstreetstudio.com, is an American contemporary artist born in 1972 in Detroit, Michigan. Her innovative and bold works of art have been inspired by the human experience, cultures, and architecture from her travels around the world.
Casting Shadows on the Void, oil on canvas, 30″ x 24″
Karen’s works are in collections internationally and have been featured in several articles, local venues, and galleries across the east coast of the United States.
She works primarily in oils and her works are bold and colorful. Karen informs us that her art has also been influenced by Mark Rothko, Barnett Newman, Anne Truitt, Donald Judd and several other artists within the field of modernism. However, her style is uniquely her own creative expression.
To Andalusia, oil on canvas, 84″ x 96″
Using color, movement, and light, Karen takes in the world around her and recreates it. Her goal is to create works that are visceral and allow the viewer to experience and bond with the works on an intimate level.
To The Nines, oil on canvas, triptych, 29″ x 63″
One of Karen’s paintings was selected for “The Healing Power of Color” 2023 juried exhibition and “The Healing Power of ART: Resilience 2022” presented by The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS online gallery, an initiative of Manhattan Arts International.
The Crow’s Nest, oil on canvas, 24″ x 96″
Karen states, “I have had a lot of wonderful comments about my paintings. Most people say my work makes them happy or makes them feel at peace. However, my favorite response was not a comment. It was a reaction. Almost instantly upon viewing some of my paintings, a woman began to cry. To this person my work was visceral and resonated with her allowing for self-reflection. This has been my goal and my proudest moment.”
1979: The End of Simplicity, oil on PVA sized canvas, 28″ x 36″
You can also view Karen’s art installed in a room in “Art Transforms Rooms”.
Read more about Karen in “Fascinating Facts About Artist Showcase Members” .
Visit Karen Clarkson’s Website: 10thstreetstudio.com
Join Karen on Instagram: instagram.com/10th_street_studio
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