My Booth at the Nov 6 ELDOES Bazaar

Elks Lodge Craft Bazaar Saturday Nov 6!

This Saturday, I will be an exhibitor at the Elks Lodge of Burlington's annual Craft Bazaar. Stop by to browse a wonderful array of local arts and crafts. It is a great opportunity to get in some early holiday shopping for unique VT gifts. I will have available my award-winning photography, irresistible magnets and hand-painted ornaments! Please stop by and say hello!

Date: Saturday, November 6

Time: 9am - 4pm

Location: 925 North Avenue, Burlington, VT

Decisions, decisions!

UPDATE 8/26/10:  Photography prints will begin to be on sale at the Block Gallery in September. However, my art reception month is being rescheduled. Stay tuned for upcoming date!

As often happens with summer in Vermont, the end of August always seems to materialize out of the blue. So here it is, the start of September a mere 2 weeks away, and I find myself in the midst of  major decision making. For the month of September, I will be displaying photography at the Block Gallery & Coffeehouse in Winooski, VT.

A monumental month for me, as it will be my first time having an opening art reception of my art work at a gallery. Selecting which pieces to include is somewhat daunting, but nonetheless a very exciting experience.

Ceramic Magnets Now Also Available @ Guy's Farm & Yard in Williston!

Several of my animal designs are now being sold as beautiful ceramic magnets at Guy's Farm & Yard in Williston, VT. They can be found on the right end of the counter, near other horse gift items.

Designs sold at this location include: Man O' War profile (famous racehorse), Fusaichi Pegasus racehorse), Bunny with Daffodils, Geranium Bunny, Liver Chestnut Horsehead, Cantering Unicorn, Butterfly, and Sheltie dog.

As a frequent customer of Guy's Farm & Yard for several years, mainly as an avid Breyer model horse collector, having my artwork available there holds a special meaning for me.

Ceramic Art Magnets are Here!

Now available: Original artwork by Karen J. Lloyd reproduced on beautiful ceramic magnets!

Printed on ceramic square tiles, these durable magnets display high quality images of watercolors, acrylics, and pen & ink art works. The powerful magnets are strong and very capable of being functional in additon to adding beauty to your office or home. A protective gloss completes the look. Each magnet has the artist's signature printed on the front, with "Nature Heart Studio" stamped on the back.

Designs include: Dragonfly, Butterfly, Bunny with Daffodils, Geranium Bunny, Man O' War profile (famous racehorse), Fusaichi Pegasus (racehorse),  Unicorns in pen & ink; ink, Cantering Unicorn, Liver Chestnut Horsehead and several beautiful two-tone Leaf designs.

Each stunning piece is available for only $7. Please call (802) 338-0217 to place your order or for photos. Select designs are also currently for sale at the counter at Winooski's Block Gallery & Coffeehouse.

Karen's magnets make memorable gifts for you or a friend! Start collecting today!

“Cloud Ballet” Fine Art Prints Now Available!

Karen Lloyd’s original acrylic painting “Cloud Ballet” captures the picturesque view of Lake Champlain and the Adirondack Mountains when traveling south on Route 7 towards Charlotte, Vermont. The clouds carry a sense of wonder at what is to come: the fine balance between bright blue summer skies and the potential of thunderous afternoon showers. As is so often true in New England’s Nature, the clouds’ dance is ever changing and captivating.

High quality fine art prints of “Cloud Ballet” measure 11 ½” by 16” and are mounted on archival, acid-free foamboard measuring 16” x 20.” “Cloud Ballet” prints are available for $55 plus shipping (if applicable).

To place your order or to learn more, please email natureheartstudio@gmail.com or call Karen at (802) 338-0217.

[Actual Prints do not display the Nature Heart Studio copyright watermark]

Karen J. Lloyd Photography Exhibit at Winooski Memorial Library

During the month of May, stop by the Winooski Memorial Library in downtown Winooski, VT to view a small solo exhibit of my photography.

Photography includes award-winning “Fair Parade Percherons” and “Dargonfly Trio” as well as “Lunch Buddies,” “Irises Gazing at Camel’s Hump,” “Adventures Around the Bend,” and “Birch Romance.”

Each artwork is available for $55 framed. Please email me at natureheartstudio@gmail.com if you are interested in learning more about a particular piece. Except for "Dragonfly Trio," all photography displayed at the Winooski Memorial Library exhibit is also available for sale with acid-free matting and foamboard for $25 each.

People's Choice Award

Sunday, April 25th marked the last day of Everything Equine 2010. Late in the afternoon, the votes for each artwork was tallied.  Excitingly, my photography print "Fair Parade Percherons" was honored with the highest number of votes in the category "Seriously Now." Receiving the "People's Choice Award" is gratifying as it is completely based on public votes. I truly value everyone's support on this journey towards my long-time dream.

Equally as thrilling, the weekend at Eveything Equine proved to be a monumental resource of networking. A special thanks to my new connections, which includes Sally (Designs by Dannie), Dianne Dakowicz(Equixotics and Custom Design Art) and Rick Brown ("Schoolhouse Designs" - who I will likely form a partnership with very soon to produce my artwork on magnets and tiles!). All of you shared valuable insights, suggestions, and experiences and I want you to know how much I appreciate your candor. Perhaps this weekend even marked the beginning of new friendships!

Another inspiration was meeting Eliza Lockhart, a young artist advocate for Spanish Colonial horses. Through her equine photography (Spririt Pony Photography) on bookmarks she illustrates the beautiful power of art, reminding me of Winooski’s Year of Art initiatives for positive community development through artistic expression. Much like the phrase “Knowledge is Power,” I believe that art is a powerful asset to humanity: dynamic, expressive and empowering. Art invokes the beauty of our world. My hope is that my art serves as a meaningful ambassador for the beauty of the natural world, including animals. With Vermont’s annual Green Up Day just around the bend, I urge humanity to remember the intrinsic value of each plant and creature on earth and act accordingly to preserve it. I hope Nature is ultimately awarded the “People’s Choice.”

As always, “Art” is in the “Heart,”

- Karen

Exhibiting Art at Everything Equine April 24 & 25!

This weekend marks the debut of a new exhibit at Everything Equine, an annual expo full of seminars, demonstrations, vendors and everything related to horses, held at the fairgrounds in Essex. The Everything Equine Art Extravaganza showcases horses in photography, posters and mixed media (paintings, drawings, etc).

I submitted two photography prints, "Lunch Buddies" and "Fair Parade Percherons" as well as two acrylic paintings "Thoroughbred Champion Fusaichi Pegasus" and "Stallion at the Sea."

The exhibit is open for viewing on Saturday from 8:30 - 5:00pm and Sunday from 8:30 - 4:30pm. People's Choice Awards will be given in each category based on public vote.

Everything Equine is one of the largest horse events in New England, so it is very exciting to participate in one of their exhibits. I will also be volunteering a couple hours for the art event so hope to see you there!