Karen Mason expresses a unique contemporary flair in her botanical and bird paintings through the combination of bold lines and luminous atmosphere. The influence of her Italian heritage and emersion into Asian culture become evident in her paintings – from the raw expression of Renaissance Masters style, to the balancing of nature’s splendor and imperfection in a contemporary Wabi Sabi Asian style.
The translucent atmospheric effect Mason achieves in her oil and resin/acrylic paintings is influenced by her earlier study of watercolor washes and glazing techniques in painting Italian and California landscapes. Painting allows her to convey such warm lazy afternoon experiences in a meaningful way, holding the moment together with layers of atmospheric color and stark bold lines that connect and clarify the relationship of the characters.
Karen joined the gallery in 2024. Website: http://karenmason-artist.com/
Moraga Art Gallery 