Karlin Meehan

I am constantly searching for inspiration through good design, nature, people, and experiences. I have a genuine love for color and my intention is to create lively images that excite the viewer. The texture and vividness of my art materials are extremely important in conveying the emotion of the individual piece. As a result, each painting is a documentation of that present moment. It can never be recreated or replaced.

All of my paintings are done intuitively. I carefully place lines and blocks of color on specific portions of the canvas to create balance and movement. I take breaks from time to time to observe, and reflect on each work, before interacting with the piece again. Each stroke is purposeful and significant. There is something beautiful about creating a one of a kind piece to showcase and illuminate a space for years to come. I am always curious and evolving. My hope is to be constantly learning from each work that I create in a lifelong process.

BA, University of Southern California, Painting Major - 2007

Art History Minor & Ceramics Studies Concentration

SOLO EXHIBITIONS

2017 Metallic Series, G Galerie, Newport Beach, CA

2015 Simple But Heavy, Newport Beach, CA

2015 Spring Awakening, Costa Mesa, CA

2011 Bliss, Solo Projects Gallery, Costa Mesa, CA

2009 Floral Display, Newport Beach, CA

2008 As of Lately, Newport Beach, CA

2007 Vessels, Helen Lindurst Gallery, Los Angeles, CA

Group Exhibitions

2017 Anyon Atelier, “Growing Pains”, San Francisco, CA

2015 AR4T Gallery “Stupid Cute”, Laguna Beach, CA

2010 Happening Gallery, “Fall Exhibition Show”, Marina Del Rey, CA

2008 B.L. Gallery "Nature Nurture", Los Angeles, CA

2007 Fisher Gallery, “Collaborative Installation”, Los Angeles, CA

2007 Thompson Gallery, Ceramic Undergraduate Thesis Show, Los Angeles, CA.

2006 Fisher Gallery, “My Space”, Los Angeles, CA.

2005 Helen Lindhurt Gallery, “Autopoisis”, Los Angeles, CA.