Karen Howard
Artist’s Statement
I find pastel an ideal medium to capture the effects of light and colour in a painting, being the main influences on my choices of subject to paint.
Biography
I have always drawn from an early age, which was a very useful skill in my teaching career. I became interested in pastels, as a medium, 15 years ago, loving the vibrancy of colour.
Influences
The Australian artist, Clarice Beckett, who was not a pastel painter, has inspired me the most. I also take inspiration from the colourful ceramic works of Clarice Cliff.
Awards
2024
Bell Art Show: 1st (Human activity in a Landscape) ‘Waves’
1st (Animals) ‘Companion’
H.C. ( Small Pastel) ‘Lady in Red’
Toowoomba Show: 2nd (Landscape) ‘Cotton Tree Beach’
3rd (Still Life) ‘The Rose Vase’
Pastel Society of Australia Exhibition: 2nd (Still Life) ‘Chasing the Light’
2023
Pastel Society of Australia Exhibition 2023 was the first time I exhibited at this exhibition. I was awarded two ‘Highly Commended’, for ‘Luna’ ( dog portrait), and ‘Platter’ ( still life) Both now sold.
Exhibitions
In 2023 I had a solo exhibition at the Clifton Art Space. Of the 27 works on display, 16 were sold.
This year, a month long exhibition featured my works in Wendlands Gallery in Mary Street
Another exhibition is scheduled for November 2024 to be called “The French Experience” which will follow a time painting in France this year.
My work is also exhibited in Toowoomba’s Margaret Street Gallery.
Showing all 4 artworks
Karen Howard
The Reader
43 x 30 cm Framed: 64 x 48 cm Pastel $750.00
Karen Howard
Chasing the Light
27 x 23 cm Framed: 45 x 39 cm Pastel $800.00
Karen Howard
Boy in Yellow Jacket
37 x 30 cm Framed: 53 x 43 cm Pastel $800.00