Karin Olsson
Karin lives in Crescent Beach, BC, and paints in acrylics. It was the opportunity to study drawing and painting during a sabbatical year in 2007 that reignited her childhood’s passion for drawing and painting, motivating early retirement to have more time for art.
Painting for her is a way of deeply connecting to the present moment and the incredible beauty of nature. Practicing daily helps to keep the connection to the spirit of creativity.
What she chooses to paint is intuitive. Having been a planner and doing spreadsheets in her work life, she finds freedom in this. She is moved daily by the nature around her; by scenes both natural and developed. It is a mixture of ocean and captivating colours that inspire.
When the weather and scenery allows she enjoys painting Plein Air, both locally and on visits to the Gulf Islands and the Pacific Rim National Park.
She frequently takes part in local exhibitions and regularly participates in the Bayview Arts Makers Market Tour in Crescent Beach. She also exhibits occasionally at the Sunflower Cafe, Beecher Street, Crescent Beach and with a number of other artists at the Blue Cottage in White Rock.
Her art cards are sold by the Second Nature Home Boutique in Vancouver.
Please check regularly on the home page for upcoming events. If you would like to see a complete showing of her currently available paintings at her home please use the contact page.
This is where Karin works, in the kitchen, making it easy to combine cooking and painting!
