Art changes the artist . It both challenges us and rewards us deeply. I strongly believe in the ability to create, to bring forth something which didn’t exist before, and to do that in a way that is uniquely individual to you.
My group will focus on developing the strengths of each artist, to find continual confidence and inspiration. My strength as a tutor is to spot an individual style and support it in a sensitive way where each participant feels valued as an artist.
I draw on many years of experience in teaching at all different levels, to enable artists to focus on the subject matter they are passionate about and increase technical skills which are the foundation from which we can express ourselves.
Karen, an Australian-born artist, is based on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia, an area immersed in horses and art. Largely self-taught, Karen’s unique style has developed under the influence of study with accomplished mentors, notably the Michael Angel Academy in Florence.
Karen painted in oils at an early age, and then discovered a passion for the pigment and immediacy of pastels, and has become accomplished in this medium, with works in international private collections and recently selected for exhibition at Fiera Cavalli in Verona, Italy in 2021.
Karen’s work has achieved various awards, including twice a finalist in the prestigious Shirley Hannon Portrait Awards, and winning the Manhattan Arts International ‘Healing Power of Art’ award.
She has illustrated two books, ‘The Wisdom of the Australian Animals’, and ‘The Aromatherapy Insight Cards’.
Karen is also renowned for her teaching skills, and has been teaching for over twenty years, with many of her students becoming professional artists and holding solo exhibitions. The Karen Osborn Art Academy was founded in 2021. The Academy includes face-to-face classes, private classes, and online classes.
Karen is very proud to be in partnership with Paard Verzameld Equine Art Services as part of the Education department. Karen is also a Patron Member of Paard Verzameld Collective, and a member of The Pastel Society of Australia.
‘Living with my heard of horses, my latest work has been heavily influenced by the ever changing interplay of light across the equine form’
Karen’s EXPERTISE
Listed below are this Mentor’s specialty skills. Join this group if you want to grow in these areas.
Specialty: ✔ Technique ✔ Business
Technical:
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Color & Composition
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Teaching How To Self Critique
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Providing Art Critiques
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Technique Demos
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Supplies and tools – what to use, where to save, and where to spend
Business:
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Licensing
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Studio Time Management
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Products, Prints, Reproductions
“Mastrius is a perfect balance of accountability, community and fun. It feels like family. Family that makes you a better you.” ~ Elizabeth, Emerging Artist
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Next session: September 24, 2024
On the 4th Tuesday of every month 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM MDT Tue
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MORE ABOUT THE ARTIST
TUTOR
private and groups
learn to draw, oils, pastels, charcoal
partnership: Paard Verzameld Equine Art Services for online tutoring
ILLUSTRATOR published internationally
The wisdom of the Australian Animals ( 1999)
Intuitive Aromatherapy ( 2000) book and card set- translated into
Chinese and Taiwanese. Exhibited Austral, China, South Korea, Taiwan, Canada
AWARD WINNING ARTIST
Twice finalist in the prestigous Shirley Hannon National Portrait Award Australia 2002, 2003
winner Manhattan Arts -”The Healing Power of Art” 2001
runner up BitCap magazine cover 2021
selected and exhibited Fiera Cavalli, Verona, 2022
selected for exhibition Dutch Equine Art Fair, Netherlands, August 2024
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