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Karen Mattson
 
 
About the Artist

My interest in art began at the age of six when I visited an art museum in Washington D.C. My interest was sparked by the fascination that human beings could create such extravagant masterpieces. I started painting with oils after my first child was born. Because of that major life change, my need to facilitate creativity was sparked once again.

The added excitement of the spontaneity and surprises of watercolor came later on in my art career. It has become a major focus of mine to expand on the possibilities of this medium. My intrigue with florals is to capture the essence of the patterns and colors, and to portray my feelings of beauty to the viewer. I begin a piece by working on a carefully rendered sketch. I transfer that image onto my paper and begin the thrilling process; painting to the music of Mozart which inspires my artistic insight. When I am being creative, my heart and soul open up to be happy, even on the gloomiest, dark winter day. When my work is going well, I am filled with a sense of satisfaction and I find the time has passed by. The crucial element of doing my artwork is to pass on my feeling of love and happiness to the viewers of my creations.

I consider myself a colorist, impressionist, and realist; realistically portraying my impressions brimming with lively color. My favorite colors are red and yellow, blending them with their complimentary colors is an important aspect of my planning and implementation. . I believe art is a lifelong learning experience, and there is never an end to the knowledge to be gleaned from the many past and present artists.

 
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Poppy Spotlight

2006
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An Alaska garden favorite, imported from China.

Southern Belle

2006
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I love those Hawaiian flowers!

Exotic Birds

2006
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Birds of Paradise are one of my favorite tropical flowers.

Fox on the Rocks

2006

The red fox is a common visitor to our home on the lake. I find them very curious.

Bond Falls

2006
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This is a popular tourist spot in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

New Arrivals

2006
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Sand Hill Cranes are neighbors of mine during the summer months.

Sailor's Delight

2006
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We get many beautiful sunsets here in Alaska.

Zoophilous

2006
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I was intrigued by the pattern of the stripes on these beautiful animals.
 
Education and biography
I am mostly self-taught, but have taken workshops from the following:

Teresa Ascone, Watercolor
Jeanne MacKenzie, Oils
Chuck McClachlan, Watercolors & Gouache
Christine Fortner, Watercolor
George Rodgers, Oils
Stephen Quiller, Watercolor, Acrylic, Gouache & Casein

Exhibitions:
*Alaska Watercolor Society Signature Shows and 32nd Annual Juried Art Show at Artic Rose Gallery and Artique, Ltd. Gallery, respectively
*2006 Art For Alaska Parks at Stephan Fine Art Gallery, Anchorage, Alaska
*Paint America 100 Alaska State Finalist for 2006
*Hotel Captain Cook Whale's Tail - Anchorage, Alaska, May 2007
*Bagels Alaska Gallery, April 2006, September 2007, Dec 2007
*Alaska State Fair, '06,'07 2008
*Many others during the 1970's and beyond

 
Future shows
Firefly Artisan Co-op Gallery "Wrapped in Winter" December 2008
Artic Rose Gallery "Petals of Color" - May 2009
 
Website:  www.karenmattson.com
 
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