karen watson art

  I just completed "Bella" a commission painting in acrylic for a collector.  I am really happy with the way she turned out.  ...

I like the loose application of pastel marks in this particular painting.  It's "fresh". 8 x 8, SOLD

Really pushing color with this piece, which began as a demonstration for a workshop.  I am currently in Seattle for an art show.  Fun to...

Can't get enough of pears.  They are so shapely and remind me of days gone past and art school, painting/drawing the nude! Pastel on...

I am on this tree, foliage and water jag.  Having fun playing with the quality of reflective light and pushing color possibilities!! Pa...

This painting done in acrylic, is a portrait of Kiva who belongs to my amazing friend and Dog Guru, Amber. 

Well so much for my vow to update my blog on a more regular basis...... Bust just because I have not followed through with that does not...

It has been quite some time since I have posted any information on my blog.  I am happy to report that it is not do to shear idleness!  I...

This painting was inspired by a plein air session across the Columbia River, looking back at Mt Hood through the explosion of wild flo...

Not the title of this painting yet.  That's the thing, naming a piece. Sometimes it simply jumps out at you and i think of course...

This is my set up while on the road for art shows.  I am in Denver Colorado for the Downtown Denver Arts Festival which opens tomorrow an...

Bloomin'Aspens   I am headed to Denver, Colorado at the end of the month for the Downtown Denver Art Festival.  This painting was in...

The View This painting was inspired by the view from a friends home up in Mosier.  Imagine looking at this every day!  Pastel and availa...

Spring Medley The Gorge Artist Studio Tour was a success.  Lots of folks from in and around the Gorge and many from Portland, Vancouver ...

I am sure that it is just around the corner!  Well maybe not that soon.  Anyway this drizzly weather is absolutely fantastic for painting...

Here's Buffy!!  I nailed this little sucker.  I was so excited, and still am about how I was able to capture Buffy's personal...

Meditative Path After titling this piece, I thought perhaps meditation didn't capture the essence of the imagery.  However, I envis...

The Artist at work in Baja California!  Yes that is me working in acrylic, which I am really enjoying, on a painting for my friends Greg ...

This painting was done with my son's friend Hunter in mind.  Acrylic on board.

This tough guy goes by the name of Rolli.  Acrylic on wood panel, 8" x 8".

Ta-da....It's a wrap.  I have been in Lake Tahoe for the last 2 weeks working on this painting that i was commissioned to do.  It is ...

I am currently in Tahoe on the north shore watching the twilight deepen into a incredible starry night, which happens to be one of my fav...

I was in Corvallis and Eugene Oregon over the weekend and the weather was still pretty mild.  As a result the leaves were still on the t...

Wow, what an incredible weekend.  I started off the workshop with a spiel on expectations, encouraging the class to leave them at the doo...

I am thrilled about this latest painting, a commission piece.  The boat was white and i love painting white objects because there really ...

I created this piece a bit ago and it's funny how it grows on me.  As simple as the composition is, i find i get lost in it.  The pa...

This painting is one of several i have hanging in the Columbia Art gallery for the October "Trees" show. SOLD

I seem to have a fascination with roads and as my dear friend Becki told me, "the road of life is a journey and always under constru...

I have been unofficially involved in the Northwest Plein Air paint out associated with the Columbia Center for the Arts, and have a ne...

It has been a while since I have posted images.  I have been on the road participating in fine art festivals. Most recently, Park City, U...