"I have always enjoyed creating things, whether painting or crafting. I find inspiration mainly from nature itself. A beautiful sunset…Autumn leaves turning their vibrant colors ..or the snow softly caressing the earth. I see it, I hear it, I smell it and I feel it. I am grateful that I can find it every where every day and is the reason why I paint many landscapes and still-life's.
You may even recognize or see similarities with some of my paintings and local areas. I am often out with my husband looking around local parks, beaches and lake areas. I even use his iPhone to take some of the pictures I use as inspiration.
Being able to sit and paint what I experience, brings me much joy. I am so fortunate that at this time in my life, I am able to focus on my passion. I am self taught, but have been influenced by many artists I have observed over the years.
If you asked me to describe my work, I would have to say my paintings are a mixture of primitive, realism and impressionism. I paint only when I feel like painting. If I force myself to paint, it just doesn’t work…I find that my paintings will catch whatever I am feeling.
My father was a photographer, but also sketched and painted. I think I definitely inherited my artistic eye from him. While growing up he sometimes let me use his oil paints to beautify rocks or even an old canvas board. I am grateful he encouraged my artistic side."
-- Karen Macker
Karen Macker's works are traditional capturing what the eyes see. Even though some may feel her work is primitive in some respects, it is not bad that it is. Primitive adds its own ambiance to the paintings. Yet there is a sense of a harmonious balance, almost tranquil as you view each piece. Your breath is not taken away, but you definitely find yourself breathing deeply and out of nowhere comes a sigh, a sigh of calmness; you become relaxed and the edginess of the day's stresses just disappear. A quality that is captured in her technique that cannot be taught, it is from within.
"Nocturnal Path" has you walking into this world of harmonious balance.
"Nocturnal Path" - acrylic - by Karen Ehret Macker
"Stream" continues to takes us deeper within as the calmness imbues combined with the serene sound of the water "babbling" over the rock bed. A sound soothing our frayed nerves from the stresses of the day.
"Stream" - acrylic - by Karen Ehret macker
When you finish your travels throughout and within, you find yourself approaching "Cabin in the Woods", home where your soul lies waiting for you, calling out to you to enter and sit. By all means do enter, don't hesitate, pour yourself a glass of wine, a cup of tea or coffee, or iced tea or iced coffee and ponder over what you had seen, what you had felt.
"Cabin in the Woods" - acrylic - by Karen Ehret Macker
"Irises and Fruit" sitting on the table next to you have you inhaling their scents. Enjoy the taste of the fruit. Enjoy what you have experienced, Enjoy the serene feeling that has enveloped you. ENJOY LIFE!
"Irises and Fruit" - acrylic - by Karen Ehret Macker
Come and visit Sobobo Art Gallery during the month of April to experience Karen Macker's work. Do join us on Thursday, April 25th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm for a reception. Meet Karen, and enjoy your experience! Take time for yourself and ENJOY LIFE!
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