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KAREN DEDRICKSON

    About Karen

    Artist Statement

    Painting black ink on paper inspires me every day. After 30 years of working with oil, pastel and watercolor, it wasn't until I embraced Sumi that I found my creative freedom. Yet it challenges me at the same time. These simple tools and medium came from China centuries ago. Then and now, it's about the artist showing the spirit of their subject—painting a symbolic meaning with feeling.


    When I work, it's fascinating to watch my ink flow on the paper; Xuan, Mulberry or Unryu are a few of my favorites. Each responds to the ink differently. I may work fast or slow— balancing serendipity with my brush skills. Especially being aware of imagining the life force of my subject and not getting stuck on the details. I cannot hide or erase my mistakes. Often painting many times before the subject is free to be itself. Sometimes, getting it right is more about letting go.


    About my paintings:


    * I begin my work with Indian Ink on Xuan, Unryu or Mulberry paper .


    * Sometimes I may other mediums or collage for color and texture.


    * Finally I hand rub a cold wax medium over each painting, this acts like a "varnish". Then I can use a floater frame without glass, for no glare enjoyment.


    You can find more of Karen's work on her website.

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