Fresh off a master pastel workshop, I am charged with enthusiasm. Along with 17 other artists, in picturesque Sandwich on Cape Cod, I spent 2 days observing the techniques that make Jacob Aguiar a master at painting predominantly “green landscapes” with fresh luminous color and determined strokes. His focused instruction was just the tonic I […]
I am very fortunate to have several opportunities to share my artwork over the next few months, with diversity in location, medium and subject matter. Please stop by any of the receptions or exhibitions. All are free and open to the public. May 27, 2017, 6PM – 9PM True Grit Art Gallery at 38 Center […]
In October of 2016 I traveled to Ireland with 15 oil painters and pastel artists for a week long workshop with Aline Ordman, an accomplished oil painter, pastelist and all around great personality. She created an environment of support, sharing and wildly good vibes in the delightful area of Westcove in the Ring of Kerry. […]
As one of many artists participating in the Attleboro Arts Museum 2016 Studio Tour, I look forward to welcoming you my studio on Sunday, November 13 from 10AM to 4PM. Highlights: Tour studio and in-home gallery Free Raffle for a framed original pastel Special OPEN STUDIO PRICING on: • Small works • Unframed Bin work […]
Path Revisited …. This scene is familiar to me, it is a wonderful private field on Burnt Swamp Road in Cumberland, one of the paintings earlier in the month was Indian Brook. Traveling further down the road, there is one of the last fields before oversized houses have totally revised the landscape. I have always […]
Resting Bales …. The day in Wrentham was very fruitful. There were forces in the atmosphere; strong sunlight overhead, storm clouds in the distance and the play of light was very engaging. This painting feels like there is an intimate relationship with the bales that have found a permanent home yet the view beyond is […]
Quest …. On a mission to discover new sources of inspiration, my husband was bike riding in Wrentham near Mount Saint Mary’s Abbey on Arnold Street. He suggested we return later in the day to scout and to capture the late day shadows … We did, this field was across the street from the abbey, […]
Wandering … In my painting themes, I am traveling about between Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Vermont. We stumbled upon this barn on the famed Route 100 on the east side of the Green Mountains. It is one of many idyllic scenes on this route. Please email me at karolenicholson@karolenicholson.com if you are interested in purchasing.
Captured …. As I mentioned earlier in this challenge, I try to have my camera with me at all times, never knowing when you will happen upon a scene that asks to be painted. When I was delivering two 30 day challenge paintings, on Agricultural Avenue in Rehoboth, I passed this field, then immediately backed […]
Morning Glow … This was again a scene captured on our morning walk at Slater Park on The Ten Mile River Greenway. Sometimes even taking a photo is a challenge, getting the right angle, and enough info to suggest a pleasing composition. But going with the 5 x 7 horizontal format worked well for this […]