Ebullient Multi-Layered Abstract Paintings

Banner image: Detail of “Light in the Field”

Karen H. Salup, karenhs.com, is a nationally renowned award-winning fine artist. Her ebullient abstract expressionist paintings are masterfully created with a spontaneous and proficient use of color, design and composition.

Embodying the inherent qualities from the world of nature, music and other inspirational energetic sources Karen’s multi-layered paintings are comprised of emotive and lyrical gestural qualities.

Rainbow Summer Skies, acrylic, 40” x 40”. This painting was selected for “The Healing Power of Art Inspired by Nature” Invitational Exhibition presented on The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS, an initiative of Manhattan Arts International.

Karen is guided by her intuitive process. She explains, “My object is to convert memory to process, process to painting in a journey from nature to abstraction.”

Nature is an important source of inspiration for Karen. She has stated, “My experience of studying the skies provides inspiration. By observing the lines and shapes of any subject, I try to create from an intuitive use of expressive color, drawing that transforms images into representations on canvas or paper supports. I enjoy creating forms dancing around the canvas. The application of building of layers with additional media reconstructs the work into abstraction.”

Violet Limelight, mixed media, 40″ x 40″

Karen is highly versatile and continues to expand the realms of creativity. She informs us that throughout her career  “I have sustained an active engagement with drawings, gesture and mark making on paper and canvases.”

Karen’s many exhibitions include those presented at Judi & Allan Schuman Museum Gallery, Amory Art Center, and Nathan D. Rosen Museum of Art, among others.

My Monet, mixed media, 36″ x 36″

Karen’s art has been featured in numerous publications including The New York Times, Newsday, ArtSpeak, Palm Beach Art & Culture, The Sun Sentinel, Shoutout, and Lifestyle, Miami.

One of Karen’s paintings was featured in the Manhattan Arts International “HerStory” 2023 exhibition. Her art was also selected for the online exhibitions “The Healing Power of Art Inspired by Nature” 2024 and “The Healing Power of Color” 2024 presented by The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS which is an initiative of Manhattan Arts International. It has also been included in articles on that website.

The White Path, mixed media, 36″ x 36″

At a young age Karen attended an art class with her grandmother, who was also an artist and was immediately immersed and in enamored by the world of art. She continued to develop her talents through education at The Arts Student League, School of Visual Arts, and C. W. Post University (now known as Long Island University.) Her art education also includes studying with Bob Yusuda, Gerry Samuels, Marilyn Mayer, and Jerry Okimoto.

Mixed Messages, mixed media, 25″ x 25″

Karen is a member of the Palm Beach Watercolor Society and she served as president of Women in the Visual Arts, both in Florida.

It is worth noting that Karen’s gorgeous works of art are available as original paintings, prints and fashion accessories such as tote bags. 

Visit Karen Salup’s website: karenhs.com

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