watercolour Archives ⋆ Karen Phillips Curran Visual Artist in Nova Scotia

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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the time has come

Phillips-Curran — Mon, 09 Aug 2021 16:55:28 +0000

Bear River is my home. I’m very much inspired by the view, the people, the geography, the sea, the lupins, the air, the trees, the sun, the rain, the fog on the far hills…. everything in fact. Below here is an historic image of where I am in Bear River. Elizabeth still … Read More

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packing a lifetime

Phillips-Curran — Sun, 03 Jan 2021 08:43:55 +0000

I am making the move to the east coast of Canada where ihope to paint to my heart's content… 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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life is an art 3

Phillips-Curran — Sun, 31 May 2020 12:20:37 +0000

Some of us are deep into our isolation. We are about to break free from the chrysalis of our time alone. Our world begins to open up after quarentine. My life has had self isolation as a theme for many years. I moved into a boarding house while I was in high … 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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