watercolor Archives ⋆ Karen Phillips Curran Visual Artist in Nova Scotia

Importance of home decor and how to buy art…

Phillips-Curran — Tue, 20 Dec 2022 15:52:32 +0000

“I’ll know it when I see it. I can’t describe it, I’m not sure what I want, I don’t have any wall space” All reasons to not buy art…..at the moment. The way you decorate your home talks about you. Are you attracted to certain colours or combinations of colours? Do you … Read More

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life is an art in the spring

Phillips-Curran — Sat, 21 May 2022 20:41:32 +0000

spring has sprung spring is definitely here in Nova Scotia. It’s been a long slow one here this year and the danger of frost is still a possibility but the days are warm and the growth is phenomenal and mind-blowing. I’ve been a long-distance swimmer, I grew up swimming every day with … Read More

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Sound the retreat! (Artist’s retreat that is)

Phillips-Curran — Sat, 16 Apr 2022 15:26:29 +0000

We all need a little time away to rejuvenate our “creative selves”. In October of last year, I went to Newfoundland for a month long stay at Bareneed Studios on the Port de Grave peninsula. I had been planning the visit for a few years. I found some sweet inspiration there and … Read More

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newfoundland art trip

Phillips-Curran — Fri, 20 Aug 2021 16:33:23 +0000

Over the many years that I have been a practicing artist, patrons have helped by supporting my painting trips. My first trip was autumn to the Mont Tremblent area in Quebec. It was in the 80’s and a lovely little room was secured because of their support. I painted the ancient colourful … Read More

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life is an art

Phillips-Curran — Sat, 11 Jul 2020 14:30:16 +0000

watercolours to get cool… Read More

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sweet spot

Phillips-Curran — Sat, 06 Jun 2020 12:16:55 +0000

Life is indeed an art… Read More

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The Time it Takes

Phillips-Curran — Sat, 08 Jun 2019 15:38:53 +0000

People often ask me how long a piece takes to create. these days I tell them almost 50 years, as long as I have been practicing my art. There is no clock in my studio. time takes on a different value here. It moves to its own drummer. I often put an … Read More

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why do i paint?

Phillips-Curran — Tue, 18 Dec 2018 13:45:18 +0000

Why do I paint, history first
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A Ripple in time

Phillips-Curran — Mon, 03 Sep 2018 15:41:15 +0000

“Stones” This long-term series, done in watercolours is one of the mainstays of my art practice. There are endless permutations of the imagery I see when at watersides. I strive to bring to you, the magic of these river and lakesides. I could go on and on…but just take a look….

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Riverstones

Phillips-Curran — Thu, 15 Feb 2018 18:53:52 +0000

Water is my most prevalent muse. I must admit even puddles entrance me… Like my life, it flows, rages, trickles, stagnates, surrounds any obstacle then continues on its journey. “Stones and Lilies” is a 22x 30 watercolour on paper mounted on 1.5″ deep cradleboard, ready to hang in your home. $975 plus … Read More

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