Karen Love Cooler Art Gallery

Paintings From Your Special Photos

admin — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 17:06:59 +0000

Certosa del Galluzzo, 16″x 20″ canvas

Duomo, Back to Borgo Pinti, 20″x 16″, canvas

Do you want a large image of your travel photos, house or family photos enhanced by an artist on a canvas?

These mixed media paintings are based on my travel and and vintage family photos. I created many works successfully and exhibited them in galleries. Now I accept custom commissions.

I only need your photo (which will be returned to you) to begin. The photo can be horizontal or vertical. I will copy parts of your photo in black and white and enhance parts with paint. I welcome your initial input about memories of the place, favorite area of the photo, etc. The price is based on the size of the canvas. The canvases are finished on the sides ( about 1 inch deep) so that framing is optional. It will be delivered wired and ready to hang.

Prices:

Partial list, more sizes available

8″x 10″ $125.

11″x 14″ $275.

16″x 20″ $350.

Frequently asked questions

Q: Can you make a larger size painting?

A: Yes, I will work on any size you wish. The price is based on the cost/ size of the canvas.

Q: Can my painting be on a deeper canvas?

A: Yes, The difference in cost will be the additional cost of the canvas. The smaller profile is easier to frame.

I will be posting more of my mixed media paintings both to sell and to give you an idea what I can do with your image.

Please contact me at karen@karenlovecooler.com for further information.

Use- reuse- cut waste!

admin — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 16:59:13 +0000

My new venture in art…

In this year of Environmental Crisis, I came up with a plan for “use- reuse- cut waste’ and make it applicable to our day to day life. Here you have a unique opportunity to get handmade bags exclusively designed by me.

I am selling these handmade silk screen tote bags.

The bags are reversible and have a silkscreen image designed by me on one side. They are roomy and are meant to substitute for a disposable grocery bag. They are also good as an all-around tote. My daughter appropriated my first bag and it is now going all around Manhattan with her. I want you to love your bag (actually bags- most people end up with more than one) so much that you don’t even think about using a disposable bag.

I have always wanted to learn silkscreen printing. It is relatively low-tech, I can use inks friendly to the environment and to me. The designs are anything that I can draw or paint and the process can show “my hand”. I like the idea of placing my art on everyday objects. I also plan to incorporate my silkscreen designs into my mixed media art work. Use- reuse- cut waste. I collect beautiful fabrics. These bags are mostly one of a kind. I am selling what you see. I can make a bag based on color preference and can print in any color ink.

Price: $75.00 plus shipping

Please contact me at karenlovecooler@gmail.com for further information.

Solo Show

admin — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 16:35:54 +0000

I will be having a Solo Show in Late Spring. Check back for details.

MCGOPA at SPP Galleries

admin — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 16:31:33 +0000

Now thru Mid January 2012, I am in a group show at MCGOPA at SPP Galleries. I am showing, “Glanum, Remains of the Nymphaenum”, “Imaginary Landscape” and one work that is not on this site, “The Price of War” (Mixed media; acrylic and transfer on wood). The Gallery is in the lobby of the Inquirer Printing Plant, open and easily accessible. If you prefer, I can meet there by appointment. Go to mcgopa.org for up to date directions.

Clouds Near Mount Saint Victoire

admin — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 02:14:01 +0000

This location is immediately to the right of Cezanne’s Mountain. I painted this at the same time.

Title

Clouds Near Mount Saint Victoire

Medium

Oil on Linen

Size

22 1/2″x 19 1/2″, framed

Cezanne’s Mountain/ Mount Saint Victoire

admin — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 02:10:37 +0000

For many artists, myself included, Mount Saint Victoire in Aix en Provence means Cezanne. If you have ever seen his landscape paintings done in Aix you have probably seen it. He shows it many colored, but usually not white. I had just finished a summer giving numerous guided tours of the large Cezanne Exhibition at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. I went to Aix and I wanted to paint the mountain. First of all, it is stark white with very little shrubbery. I walked the mountain. Harsh white!!! I positioned myself in a location he had painted from. This was hard. This was very difficult to paint through my own eyes.

Title

Cezanne’s Mountain/ Mount Saint Victoire

Medium

Oil on linen

Size

22 1/2″x 18 1/4″ framed

Glanum, Remains of the Nymphaenum

admin — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 02:08:11 +0000

Title

Glanum, Remains of the Nymphaenum

Medium

Mixed media; Hand pulled, hand colored intaglio monoprint

Size

6 3/4″ x 9 1/8″

Glanum, Wisdom of the Well

admin — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 02:05:38 +0000

Glanum was an ancient Ligurian city. The Alpilles Mountains were part of a pre Roman trade route that kept the city very much connected in the ancient world. Glanum was ruled by women.

Title

Glanum, Wisdom of the Well

Medium

Mixed media, Handpulled, handcolored Intaglio monoprint.

Size

6 1/2″x 9″

Glanum, Secrets Revealed, Secrets Concealed

admin — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 02:01:48 +0000

This is one of several prints I made from my photos of Glanum. These prints are all hand pulled, in a very small edition. I prepared a plate using photoreactive chemicals. The plate is inked, wiped and printed on a press.

Title

Glanum, Secrets Revealed, Secrets Concealed

Medium

Hand colored Intaglio print on paper

Size

7″x 8 1/”, 3 available

Imaginary Landscape

admin — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 01:58:24 +0000

Title

Imaginary Landscape

Medium

Oil on canvas

Size

39″ x 52 3/4″, framed