Karen Elder, West Coast Artist Bent-Tree-Studio, Hornby Island BC
Karen Elder, West Coast ArtistBent-Tree-Studio, Hornby Island BC 

Mixed Media

This 3D mixed media self-portrait is what I created for the Hornby Island Self Portrait Artshow in July 2014.  Images by participatory artists could be imaginary, spiritual, realistic or just a feeling or any form the artist wanted to take to portray themselves.  Mine is whimsicial and comes from a feeling that I strive for....that of serenity, peace and inner happiness.  

 

I made this as a 3D image using a cast of my face that was done in a workshop in Prince Rupert in the 1980's.  The cast sat in a bucket for over 20 years so was somewhat warped.  Trying to come up with something unique, I used the cast, added molding clay, smoothed and attached it to the cradleboard using paper mache.  I then painted the background as the westcoast, salish sea, with a moon in the dark sky.  The face was painted and hair and other items added as I went.  I am a pisces and I love the water and the Westcoast.  I feel I am somewhat of a moonchild as well as I can rarely sleep during the full moon phase.  Because I am a Canadian through and through, I added the maple leaf.

 

This was a lot of fun to create and it gives me a sense of peace and harmony within!

"Karendipity" - 16 x 20 - NFS

News:

ART CARDS FOR SALE....  

Artcards for sale on this site as well as at the Hornby Island Co-op. 

 

ARTSHOWS: 

HORNBY ISLAND ART'S COUNCIL GALLERY -  News Update:  The building is coming along and possibly opening this upcoming Spring 2025 on Hornby Island just off Sollans Road.  Stay tuned...

 

 

 

Bent Tree Studio officially opened Aug. 2014 ...

Hours:  Open by appointment.   If I am in my Studio, I will have my "Open sign" out by the Studio or you can call for an appointment.  

 

Art Cards for sale... 

Art cards can be found in my studio, the Co-op, and on this website. 

 

Check out fund-raising projects that I have participated in with both paintings and 3-D projects over the years at:  Volunteer Project Gallery

 

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