Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Western Artists of America membership

I am privileged to announce that I am a member of Western Artists of America. This prestigious group of professional artists is dedicated to the genre of cowboy, Indian, pioneer, cattle and horse subjects. It is an honor for me to be part of this talented group of artists that I respect and admire. The annual exhibit at the Pearce Museum in Corsicanna, Texas will be next Spring, and I hope to see collectors and friends at the reception.
As I get ready for my trip to Wyoming, via Colorado, I will be looking for place to paint along the way. I know some of these small paintings will be sources for inspiration for larger works that will be destined for the exhibit. I look forward to sharing my adventure with you!

6 comments:

MyShilohRanch said...

Another hearty CONGRATULATIONS!, Karen. I just now found your blog, wanted to let you know that your new follower, myshilohranch, is me, Susan Chase Emory from FB. Happy to be able to join up with you on this trail too! Well deserved kudos, my friend. XO

Karen McLain said...

Wow, thanks so much for finding me here Susan! I really appreciate your support and friendship on FB and I hope to have some good stories to tell about my adventures this summer.

Oil Painting Workshop said...

Such an achievement! Congratulations indeed!

Karen McLain said...

Thank you, I am very honored!

Crystal Cook said...

Congratulations! That is such an honor! I just found your blog and have been browsing through your posts, and loving your work and what you have to say about painting from life. Wow, I'm impressed! Your work is lovely and does have an incredible emotional feel to it. :)

Karen McLain said...

Thank you Crystal, I appreciate your kind comments. I want my work to really express what I see, hear, smell and feel when I am standing out in nature.Painting from life demands that immediacy of reaction. Plus, there is nothing more compelling for living in the present and being totally alive and aware, than painting horses from life. I hope my work is able to express that.