Artist Karen J. Andrews


Karen J. Andrews

I have primarily painted in watercolor for the past 25 years, bringing together a love of color and a fascination with movement. I am drawn to certain themes --  dance, machinery, architecture or the natural world-- and explore them from many aspects.

       I am most interested in what might be considered ordinary objects or scenes, but which to me are moments of intense contemplation. As I interact with my subject, it opens a window into the invisible underpinnings of the visual world. I am drawn to the play of light, eidectic forms and the implied movement.   

     I also practice various body-mind integration techniques, and consider art-making to be a visual record of my journey into greater aliveness and spiritual connection.

      In the 90's I began a daily practice of walking in the woods, and sometimes took my camera to record the amazing changes that would occur each day in nature. The photographs culminated in a body of work called "The Enchanted Forest Series", which was an attempt to help people rediscover the healing powers of nature that exist all around us. My installation traveled to dozens of hospitals and healing centers, and I now focus some of my work on contributing to creating restorative environments in medical and healing facilities.

    I also love making art more accessible in daily life, and have printed my watercolor designs onto functional items such as scarves, leggings, placemats and charcuterie boards.

 

 

What Folks Are Saying About Inner Vision Studio

“Wanted to share a photo of my morning altar and tell you how much pleasure i get from the two sets of placemats i have with your art; they’ve been great companions on my deck and my dining table”

 

“Your work is stunningly lovely, and the best table mats I have ever seen. These paintings and photo images …bring beauty and pleasure to our table every time our family comes together to share.”


"You are inspiring my watercoloring — this is lovely!"


"This is beautifully done. To my mind, exactly what watercolor can be!"


"Fabulous! Fresh and lyrical."

 

Past Events

DeCordova Museum Corporate Lending Program, Lincoln, MA
Hartford Hospital Chapel, Hartford, CT
American Institute in Taiwan, Art in Embassies Show: "New England in Contemporary American Art"
Mercury Corporation, Boston, MA
Pearl Street Gallery, Hartford, CT
Young and Constantin Gallery, Wilmington, VT
S.A.S. Gallery, Housatonic, MA 
Furchgott Sourdiffe Gallery, Shelburne, VT 
Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, Lenox, MA 
Canyon Ranch, Lenox, MA
Provincetown Art Association and Museum, Provincetown, MA
Macy Gallery, Valhalla, NY 
Leibowitz Gallery, Simon's Rock College of Bard, Great Barrington, MA