Finding beauty in the world around me. Come join the fun!

HI! I am so excited you're here. :) Welcome to my Patreon Page!
I am a painter striving to capture the world around me with sensitivity and passion. I want the passion I put into my art to pour out of the painting into the viewers' soul in a way that makes no tangible or logical sense... Easy Peasy right!? :D
Creating art is something I cannot fathom not doing. Not only is not-creating hard for me to imagine, it is impossible. I have found that making art is something I am passionate about, yes, but it's more than that. It is in my very DNA. It is who I am.
When I am not creating, I am not content.
^Figuring that out, and acting to resolve it, has been so very fulfilling. So fulfilling in fact that I avidly pursue fellow individuals in that similar position to encourage them in their path to fulfilling their own true purpose.
YES! You have a true purpose!
You may not dream of pushing paint around like I do, or maybe you do! But know that you have a special passion that lies deep within. Something that no matter how much you neglect it, will never be extinguished. Are you struggling with that too? Could your flame use a little nurturing?

Follow my art journey and find encouragement, fun, and even knowledge to put to work in your own life.

WHAT WILL YOU FIND HERE:
Here you will find all sorts of things to inspire you, bits of my life as an artist, & my artistic adventures.

For Art Appreciators: Whether you enjoy seeing art evolve from a small seed of inspiration to a completed piece, or if you desire to observe the craziness that is an artist... look no further! :) I Love to share and am honored to have you along for the ride.

For Fellow Artists: you'll find things to assist you in your art career. From tutorials, to marketing, to encouragement & feedback, this is the place for you! I am so excited to have you join me in my virtual studio. Let's take our work to the next level!

Why do I have a Patreon Page?
From the very beginning of pursuing my art I have been enamored with the very special connection we artists have with our audience. It is a unique and beautiful relationship, one based on sharing on a deep level. The artist puts a lot on the line, sometimes even becoming vulnerable in sharing their heart in the form of their craft. It isn't always easy to do. But when the artist is connected with their audience, this sharing is embraced in an incredible way. Those scary moments of baring one's raw emotions are received with such grace and sensitive acknowledgement that the artist is encouraged to do it again... and maybe this time try even harder, reach even farther, because she knows she has a team standing with her, watching, waiting, all with great anticipation. And should she fail... because we all dwell on this often... she knows this same team is still there waiting... offering their support and encouragement for the immense effort that was made. 

This is why I have a Patreon Page. It is a platform where I can share not just my art but what goes into it, to engage and involve anyone who is willing, in this amazing art journey.

How do I use the money:
The money is something that allows me to take on more creative risks than I would be able to otherwise. While pledging is not required to be a part of my team (It is just one way to participate of many) it does provide me with resources to pursue that next creative hurdle with great gusto. Yes, I make money from the sale of my art. But just like any other business there is overhead and those bills get paid. So when I receive money above that threshold, it allows me to pursue things that didn't fit in the budget before. One example is for Patreon funds to pay the entry fee to a competition (The last one I submitted to was $45), should I win - that investment will bring more income, should I loose - it won't. So those types of expenses often aren't made. But with Patreon, I can! 

If you are considering becoming a patron, first I would like to say:
To support an artist with your hard earned money is not only a financial blessing to the artist, but an incredible compliment that encourages the artist to strive even harder to passionately chase after that which inspires them. It is an ultimate honor that words fail to convey. Whether it's $1 or $1000 your act of support is worth more to me than you will ever know. - Thank you!

In an attempt to share my gratitude with you, I have put together some pretty special reward packages. How will you choose?! :D

Secondly... I look forward to getting to know you and sharing exclusive videos, posts, and more with you. For fellow artists, although I offer classes & workshops in the 'real world' , this amazing platform allows me to reach people like you from around the world, helping you take your art to the next level on a daily basis. This excites me! I LOVE to see artists learn and grow as they strive towards their creative dreams. It's some pretty powerful stuff! Depending on your patron level, that learning may even include one-on-one time every month to discuss your art, or even score you an original painting to enjoy! I am excited to see where we can take this!

And Finally...

Thank you for checking out my Patreon Page and all the fun stuff we're doing here. It's a pretty amazing platform that I am so thrilled to be a part of it.


All my best, 
Karen

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