Kari Westphal
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My work is inspired by nature; simply being outside and present in time. I aim to bring a part of that peace into my art. Texture, light and atmospheric quality are my obsessions; I strive for a small escape in each painting. I grew up in the mountains, went to college on the coast, and I love living in the Pacific Northwest of North America :) I am happiest when I am outside, and have been lucky to experience so many variations in the sky and earth.
A bit about Encaustics
I paint with encaustics. I limit myself to the primary colors (red, blue, yellow) and black & white. I just really enjoy mixing colors from the basics :) Encaustic painting is an old technique that involves color pigments melted into bees wax and damar resin (sap). My palette is heated. There are many layers that must be fused together with heat as I paint. The finished painting will have rich texture and depth. The light plays off of this texture, and can make the colors appear differently from different angles. It is a durable material, and is stable to 170degrees F.
Collections and Memberships
Museum of Encaustic Art, Santa Fe NM :: work in permanent collection
Museum of Northwest Art, WA :: Museum Store
River Oaks Art Center, Alexandria, LA :: Shop Exhibit
Schack Art Center, Everett, Washington :: Shop Exhibit
City of Kent, WA :: work in Public Art Collection
Encaustic Art Institute, Santa Fe :: Exhibiting Member
CoCA Seattle :: Artist Member
Woodinville Arts Alliance :: Member
I hope you enjoy browsing through my artwork, but I ask that you respect the copyright protection of all of my images and not copy or reproduce them in any form.
Enjoy your day :) ~Kari
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Welcome!
My work is inspired by nature; simply being outside and present in time. I aim to bring a part of that peace into my art. Texture, light and atmospheric quality are my obsessions; I strive for a small escape in each painting. I grew up in the mountains, went to college on the coast, and I love living in the Pacific Northwest of North America :) I am happiest when I am outside, and have been lucky to experience so many variations in the sky and earth.
A bit about Encaustics
I paint with encaustics. I limit myself to the primary colors (red, blue, yellow) and black & white. I just really enjoy mixing colors from the basics :) Encaustic painting is an old technique that involves color pigments melted into bees wax and damar resin (sap). My palette is heated. There are many layers that must be fused together with heat as I paint. The finished painting will have rich texture and depth. The light plays off of this texture, and can make the colors appear differently from different angles. It is a durable material, and is stable to 170degrees F.
Collections and Memberships
Museum of Encaustic Art, Santa Fe NM :: work in permanent collection
Museum of Northwest Art, WA :: Museum Store
River Oaks Art Center, Alexandria, LA :: Shop Exhibit
Schack Art Center, Everett, Washington :: Shop Exhibit
City of Kent, WA :: work in Public Art Collection
Encaustic Art Institute, Santa Fe :: Exhibiting Member
CoCA Seattle :: Artist Member
Woodinville Arts Alliance :: Member
I hope you enjoy browsing through my artwork, but I ask that you respect the copyright protection of all of my images and not copy or reproduce them in any form.
Enjoy your day :) ~Kari
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- Groups: Contemporary American Artists
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Art brings balance and harmony to my life, much in the same way that a walk in the woods or a stroll on the beach might. It is the creation process that brings me joy. I have been painting and drawing for as long as I can remember. My work is inspired by a desire to explore the things that give me peace.
I hope that my art provides an outlet, a mini vacation, for those who venture inside.
My goal is to create objects that are enjoyable to look at, and peaceful when understood.
Enjoy your day :) ~Kari
Education
Master of Arts, Art Education
University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1995
Bachelor of Arts, Fine Arts
University of California, San Diego 1990