Karen Phillips-curran

Karen Phillips-Curran

Location: Canada

The play of light and of the workings of time on our buildings has always fascinated me. The colours and light of maritime or southern climes are particularly useful. Full sun and weather tells on even our most vigilant house painter.
I use walls, windows, gates and doors as a kind of societal litmus, to capture that place where time brushes up against civilization. Worn shutters and gates all tell a story. Dappled light entrances us. A curtain blowing in the breeze entices the imagination. Our mind can wander through the opening and be free to find our own fantasies.
Delicate tones and dramatic shadows come into play, exciting or calming the viewer.
Somehow, a pause is depicted.


Portfolio:

walls, windows and doorways

The play of light and of the workings of time on our buildings has always fascinated me. The colours and light of maritime or southern climes are particularly useful. Full sun and weather tells on even our most vigilant house painter.
I use walls, windows, gates and doors as a kind of societal litmus, to capture that place where time brushes up against civilization. Worn shutters and gates all tell a story. Dappled light entrances us. A curtain blowing in the breeze entices the imagination. Our mind can wander through the opening and be free to find our own fantasies.
Delicate tones and dramatic shadows come into play, exciting or calming the viewer.
Somehow, a pause is depicted.

Balcony, Red Door “Balcony, Red Door”

This watercolour is 21"x 29"
This graphic image of an upstairs balcony has all the hallmarks of a cool, peaceful spot to sit. I would pass by this spot on my way...

Dappled Shutter Shade “Dappled Shutter Shade”

Textured walls overlaid with dancing shadows are a passion of mine. This lovely soothing green wall was a favourite of mine in my travels each day. It is a 22x30 inch watercolour on d'Arches 140lb paper

Chimney Shade and Palm “Chimney Shade and Palm”

Ahhh the crackling of palm fonds is music to my ears. My heart elevates at the sound on a warm summer day.
22x30 inch watercolour on paper, of course, ready to accompany you in your home.

Green's Upholstery “Green's Upholstery”

Old town storefronts.... are delicious in their simplicity and obvious craftsmanship.
Watercolour 22x30 inches. on paper, ready and waiting to adorn your place of habitat...

Church Stom Windows “Church Stom Windows”

These wooden church windows reflected the incoming storm in so many ways, in real life as well as a metaphor for the upcoming fishing wars of Newfoundland.
The drama of the sky demonstrates a feeling so fresh and cleansing.
22x30" watercolour on paper