Play is the beginning of all creativity!
My paintings are often characterized by vibrant colors, expressive brushstrokes and flowing movement. I begin by stepping into the moment and starting right where I am emotionally.
I start with a single stroke and "Follow the Paint" to see where it will take me. I love painting many layers while using different techniques to reveal underlying elements, adding dimension to the painting.
Creating a painting can be a long process, as I typically paint for two to three hour sessions at a time. Upon completion, I always see profound connections between my life experiences and what the painting reveals. My paintings are my story.
"A painting is never finished, it simply stops in interesting places." Paul Gauguin
Customer thoughts on their paintings
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"A dynamic and timeless gift that emerges life"
John Zapata
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If you would like to have amazing artwork, whether it be large canvas paintings, gift cards, or anything in between, I suggest you check out Karen Bailey's. work. We are fortunate to have three pieces of her artwork in our home, one that we saw online loved and purchased, and two that we commissioned her to do for our home. Each piece is unique. She is creative and thinks "out of the box". One of her creations is a grouping of tiles that she printed from her painting done to fit in a unique space. Her work is magical and always creates a special mood. Check out what she has already created or have her create something special for you. She is delightful to work with from the beginning {giving her an idea of what you are looking for} to the end {getting properly installed}.
Lee Kennicke and Mare Bradley
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"Karen's paintings have become woven into the story of my life. When I look around our home, I don't just see paintings. I see chapters of my life. The first piece I bought drew me in with its vibrant oranges and sweeping circular movement. Every time I looked at it, I felt a little more alive. Over the years, that one painting became nine, each one finding its place not only on our walls, but in a particular season of my life. During the pandemic, when my office became the center of my world, Karen's paintings brought both energy and perspective to the room. One reminded me of the narrow, precarious ledge I crossed while climbing Longs Peak. Another reflected the challenge of moving forward as I led a new team through a complex software project. Another filled the space with movement and hope. The paintings in our living room speak to something different. Their interplay of dark and light and Karen's bold, expressive brushstrokes reflect the depth and complexity of emotion that is part of every day. Rather than telling me what to feel, her work creates space for reflection, and I continue to discover something new each time I look. Most recently, Karen created a small painting especially for our home in the country. Somehow she captured not just a place, but the feeling of belonging here. That, to me, is what makes Karen's work so special. Her paintings don't simply decorate a space. They become part of the life lived within it."
Kelly Dodge
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