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Artist Statement

Karen Cox

 

 

“Be bold and fearless in your art” is my motto.

 

I love playing with design and color. My goal is that the viewer marvels over these in my paintings but doesn’t quite know why. I want the viewer to make their own journey, discovering areas that move them across the canvas and excite them along the way.

 

It is that thrill of the dance between light, color, and shape that excites me to create in many media—encaustic, oil, acrylic, collage and mixed being my favorites, imagination being the catalyst.

 

Take Risks. Paint with soul.

 

 

Bio: Karen Cox was a successful interior designer for over 35 years. Her love of color and design led her to pursue her passion of painting contemporary, abstract and imaginative art.

 

 

Curriculum Vitae

Karen Cox

Born July 18,1956

Currently lives and works in Redwood City, Ca

kcoxbox@gmail.com

IG: @kcoxart

(619)895-9860

Summary

I am an emerging original artist.

“Be bold and fearless in your art” is my motto.

I love playing with design and color. My goal is that the viewer marvels over these in my paintings but doesn’t quite know why. I want the viewer to make their own journey, discovering areas that move them across the canvas and excite them along the way.

It is that thrill of the dance between light, color, and shape that excites me to create in many media—encaustic, cold wax, oil, acrylic, and collage, imagination being the catalyst.

Experience & Education

University of Washington 1974-1979

Bachelor of Fine Arts/Interior Design

Oil and Acrylic classes at San Mateo Community College, Pacific Arts League Palo Alto

Creative Visionary Process Workshop 2021/2022

Teaching

Design Institute of San Diego 2008-2010

Hospitality Designer 1978-2010

Collections

Private collection, Oaxaca Mexico

Private collection, Palm Springs CA

Private collection, Capitola, CA

Sheridan Prize for Art Entries

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