My Official Website Is Born

Hurrah! Hurrah!

Say hello to the newest member of the family, my art's official online site:

www.natureheartstudio.com

After months and months quietly growing (ok, really more like a year!), here she is out in the world waiting for you to take a first peek! Like any newborn, there is so much potential in her future and I am excited for all our adventures to come.

Visit her today for Gallery photos, upcoming exhibit information, about the artist stories and more. You can even make purchases online in your comfy pj's if you'd like.  :) She loves having visitors so what are you waiting for?

Art Map Burlington's Artist Database

I am excited to announce that I am now listed as a Vermont artist through the well-respected Art Map Burlington's Artist Database, which works to promote contemporary art and artists in the Greater Burlington area. I am proud to join the many other talented artists represented.

Several examples of my recent work, photography and acrylic painting, are featured on my profile along with my artist bio highlighting my passions for art and nature.



Below is an excerpt from Art Map Burlington's website highlighting what they do:

"Art Map Burlington reports on contemporary art in Greater Burlington: exhibitions, events, art venues, and the work of local artists. The monthly print publication includes independently written, critical reviews and articles as well as exhibition listings and maps to venues.  An almost-weekly electronic newsletter highlights events and articles. Kasini House, a Vermont company, has been publishing Art Map Burlington since April 2006."

Transitions

In life, transitions happen throughout, sometimes in cyclical form like the changing seasons, and sometimes in more permanent or long-term shifts such as moving to a new location. In the past month, we have all experienced the move into Springtime after a long, harsh winter. Also in the past month, I have begun to grapple with a more challenging transition: attempting to accept that my chronic Lyme disease is not yet under control enough to return to regular full-time work.

Transitions can be disconcerting, desired, or even sought, depending on the situation. But I am feeling a good deal of sadness, as I loved the job I had for 4 years, and resisted the limitations of my illness for a long time. Reality can be a hard thing to accept.

Storm Moon, 2011

I am blessed to be surrounded by so much love and light, guiding and supporting me through a transition I had not envisioned. After speaking with various friends and resources, I am beginning to see some potential in what at first glance feels dis-empowering. Nature and animals have long inspired my art work, and now it is time for my own art work to inspire my soul. Lyme may currently limit my ability to work scheduled hours, but my art I can do at any time I feel up to creating - no set time, no expectations, no standards. Just me and my paints and my camera. With art my illness limitations are blurred and I can begin to remember the essence of my true self.

Art is often food for the soul, and although not a cure, I believe it will help sustain me through the challenges yet to come. I hope to someday soon begin donating a portion of the proceeds from my art sales towards Lyme disease research and education.

I hope that my art creations will inspire your soul too.

To Art, Light Amidst Darkness & Hope for the Future,
- Karen

Shop My Art on Etsy!

I am excited to announce that Nature Heart Studio now has an official Etsy Shop, where you can browse and purchase my art work online using secure Paypal.

Currently several magnet designs are available. Keep checking back this month for brand new designs & the addition of coasters!

My Etsy Shop is located at: http://www.etsy.com/shop/NatureHeartStudio

Spring Fever!

Even for Vermont, this winter piled on all the trappings of the long, cold season with record snowfalls. Finally, spring awaits just around the corner, or at least according to the calendar. :)

Ready for spring flowers and sunshine? Warmer weather and dragonflies? Bunnies and butterflies? 

Enjoy a glimmer of spring today with these cute, cheerful ceramic tile magnets

Email to order directly from me or visit one of the fine VT shops listed on the left

Join Us on Facebook!

Yesterday Nature Heart Studio's Facebook page was unveiled. My hope is that this will be one more resource to connect my art with friends and art enthusiasts. Please join as a fan on Facebook & feel free to leave your comments! Your thoughts and support are invaluable to me.

If you know of someone looking for a unique and affordable gift, remind them of the local art option. :)

All the best to you & yours this holiday season,
Karen

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.