I feel like it is time to “mix things up” in the studio. Those undertones have been brewing for a while. It is a way of keeping things fresh, while opening myself up to a different means of expression. The experience feels …. scary, exciting, friendly, unfamiliar, raw, awkward and at times it leaves me […]
Both my husband and I are very fortunate to have the interest and the resources to expand our worlds through our artistic pursuits in photography and painting. For this, we are thankful. We recently returned from a 3 week holiday in Italy which included a 10 day workshop at an incredible vineyard, Dievole in the […]
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.