Issue 1 Artist Spotlight | Karen Rohlin
C+B: Tell us about yourself, Karen!
KR: I am a Graphic Artist who has also taught art in a K-8 Charter school. This past year has actually afforded me time to really paint, create and grow my watercolor practice. I love that I can see the growth and also that I am looking for new ways to use the paints. In my spare time I enjoy gardening and hiking. In my yard I intentionally create spaces and gardens that I can photograph and paint. Being in nature is what consistently inspires me. I want to paint it and share that with everyone!
C+B: What are your long-term goals for creating?
KR: My long term goals are to create larger paintings in watercolor and to have my own show.
C+B: What is something exciting that you’re looking forward to?
KR: I am looking forward to even more exploration in watercolors on the larger scale. It is calling me. I am working on plans for a studio and I am so excited about that!
C+B: What other creative outlets do you enjoy or want to try?
KR: I am also getting back to sewing and pattern making, I am going to pursue ceramics too.
Ideal creative retreat: My ideal creative retreat would be in a nature where you can create inside and outside. It would have a plethora of different art mediums and creatives who are able to teach and guide us. Also included would be hikes, yoga and really good food. Maybe even a food creativity component.
Currently inspired by: Ekaterina Popova. A'driene Nieves, Tawny Chatmon, Katie Whipple, Georgia O'Keefe, Henri Magritte, Agnes Martin, MC Esher.
Bee and Hollyhock, 5” x 8,” watercolor
Original artwork ©Karen Rohlin
Karen Rohlin
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