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Abstract Fall Trees, painting by Karen OhillipsCurran
ocean waves crash against a lighthouse
three Maple Leaves is a mixed media artwork on paper
cinnamon hearts is a painting of that delicious heart shaped candy
dramitic light on a tree trunk painting by karen PhillipsCurran
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Lighthouse-Waves
Three Maple Leaves
Hot-Stones-1
First Cut Regrowth 12x24
Cinnamon Hearts
black water triptych
Airport Rainy day frame edge
Mary's Tree
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Seasoned, contemporary, Canadian artist,

Karen Phillips Curran

brings a wealth of experience to her artwork.

 I have always been fascinated by the ephemeral nature of the moment. It's why I work in a series. It is also why I paint in watercolours. But with whatever medium I am using, I tell visual stories of watersides, of elusive dancing shadows on textured surfaces, or of fleeting vignettes that render a tale of the landscape of Nova Scotia and the people who live here...

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Bear River, in Nova Scotia Canada, is a unique tidal river village.

I welcome you here to Riverstones Studio.

Overlooking this ancient river valley, I continue to create exciting new artwork in a variety of mediums and sizes. Take a look and find something just for you. 

I've made my living as an artist since 1974; painting in watercolours, acrylics, latex, oils, pastels, inks, and pencil, as well as using alternative photographic methods and collages to create mixed media. A lifelong explorer, my imagery and mediums change along with time and tide.

My years of theatre set painting has embedded a sense of monumentality in my work. Minimalism and clarity is my stylistic moniker.

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in thought

Galleries

Landscapes
LANDSCAPES

Watersides
WATERSIDES

Contemporary

CONTEMPORARY

Mixed Media

MIXED MEDIA

Editions

EDITIONS

From the Blog

  • A foggy view from hereLife is an art on the water
    12 September 2023
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  • Acrylic painting of a fishing buoy in waterLife is an art in the summertime!
    3 July 2023
    Summertime! Life is an art in the summertime. Summer ...
  • riverstones studio stoolSound the Retreat!
    5 May 2023
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Bermuda Society of the Arts My 25th-anniversary retrospective exhibition 2011. (Red Shutters, watercolour)Blog



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