"It is the colours and fragrance that make me feel alive and I thank my Creator for this beautiful gift."

“I work primarily with acrylics, alcohol ink and mixed media. I love to make large spontaneous marks when I begin most paintings. These loose marks suggest routes that I can take with the work. Since I am a tactile learner it is important for me to add layers of texture to my work, allowing me to feel my way through the piece. This assists me in achieving a sense of depth. I love variety; it is a must in my art practice!

“The subjects of my paintings are diversified and represent the natural world, animals and sometimes everyday objects or scenes painted in my own interpretative and whimsical semi-abstract way. My work reflects happiness, joy and wonderment through design, shapes and colours.”

From mountain to prairie landscapes, forests, flowers, food, friends, bits and pieces of nature and wherever the paint and brush lead her, Karin creates unique and beautiful works of art.

I layer paint, use collage, make marks, and use tools to scratch and sand my work to reveal unexpected surprises throughout the layers.

I'm partial to Alberta's wildflowers; I love their resilience and beauty. How are they able to grow and be brilliant on the dry, windy Alberta prairies, or on the side of a busy highway? They are amazing, their resilience reminds me of what humans are capable of.