An artist, wife, and mother who uses a paintbrush to articulate what shapes my world.
Education: Graduate of Kutztown University with a BFA in painting.
My Vision
I have always been fascinated with people and their personal stories and what makes us all tick as human beings. If I were a writer I would write about people. If I were a singer I would sing songs about people. I am a painter. So, I paint people.
Specifically, I paint portraits, focusing on children. I call them “kinetic portraits” because I like to use poses and compositions that are uncontrived and almost candid. And with kids motion is almost always involved. I want you to see as much of the genuine nature of my subjects as possible.
I also paint completely different types of portraits. They could be described as self-portraits though not in the literal sense. I transform my personal experiences into art that unveils the collective human experience. I use the female form as my means and I use color, body language and composition to help convey the emotion of these experiences. With each one my intention is to show you that what you are seeing, while my truth, is also a part of yourself, no matter how small a part or how temporary.
You can view my work at the Newark Arts Alliance in Newark, Delaware.
Contact info: karen@karenberstler.com
