Karen Cole

In 1986, I visited Santa Fe, New Mexico. I fell in love with it's beautiful light, vivid landscapes, and vast arts scene. It has been my home ever since...

I create from the uniqueness of my soul,
trying to keep my mind free of dogmatic images.

My goal is to paint part of my unexpressed self.

I do this by layering many translucent, vibrant hues,
which create new spectrums, shapes, and compositions.

My work is organic, and flows into unpredictable changes.

It is geometric and balanced.

I don’t want to impose preconceived notions
on the viewer.

My wish is, for one to let go of every thought,
clear the mind, and just absorb.

I want the viewer to connect with each piece,
and feel a mutual, visual heartbeat.

It’s a gift to be able to share my talents.

“To create one’s own world in any of the arts takes courage.” Georgia O Keeffe.

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BS Art/Education
Towson University, Baltimore Maryland