Kari Powell

An art enthusiast myself, I am most inspired by Van Gogh and the post impressionistic movement​. The energy captured in Starry Night catapulted my desire to do the same. I started painting 17 years ago cannot imagine my life without it.  Having grown up on the water it's ever changing presence brings a sense of peace and serenity that can be seen in my work. My brushstrokes are fluid and create a rhythmic pattern. Each painting has thick layers of paint incorporated with mixed media to create depth and texture. I finish each painting with resin to create a high gloss wet effect. I layer paint on top of the resin for a transition between matte and glossy finishes. I also like to incorporate elements from our earth into the resin to create surface texture. The encapsulates our environment and freezes a moment in time.

I love to share my passion with others and have been teaching painting classes for five years.  I accept commissions, and have pieces displayed throughout the U.S. Currently her work is showcased at SKD Studios in Newport beach, Riley Arts Gallery in Manhattan beach, CA, Third dimension Gallery in Kamuela, HI, Bliss 101 in Encinitas, CA. and Ocean Art Gallery, in Flagler beach Florida.  


STATEMENT:


My wor...

Bachelor of Science in Interior Design

Solo Exhibition:

2016 "The Rhythmic Sea" Ocean Art Gallery Flagler beach Fl, Dec 2016 (forthcoming)
2016 The Leucadia Art walk
2015 Artist Meet and Greet, SKD Studios, Newport Beach, CA
2015 "California Dreaming, Living Life to the Max" Ocean Art Gallery, Flagler beach, FL 
2015 "Synergy of Rhythm and Balance"  Ocean Art Gallery, Flagler Beach, FL (forthcoming)
2014 "Nature Moves" Bedfordbuilt, San Diego, CA 

Duo Exhibition:

2015 Artist of the Month Meet and Greet, Blis101, Encinitas, CA

Group Exhibitions:

2015 “Art Walk", curated by Pam Squires, Laguna surf, Laguna Beach, CA
2015 Group Exhibition, Bliss 101, Encinitas, CA
2015 Group Exhibition, Surf Hut Art Gallery, Leucadia, CA
2014 Group Exhibition, The Mint Gallery, San Clemente, CA
2014 “Meet The Artists,” Gallery 104, San Clemente, CA
2014 “Gone Fishing” Museum of Art, Oceanside, CA
2014 “La Jolla Art and Wine Festival” La Jolla, CA
2014 “The A Team, Women of Abstract Art,” Art Lab, San Diego, CA

Public Collections:

Ken Stern Financial Services, La Jolla, CA
Happ Law Group, San Diego, CA

Private Collections:

Work is held in private collections throughout Southern California, Texas, Maryland, Florida, and Victoria, BC


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