Tag: Karen Schnepf

Win Artsy Stuff: March Art Association Contest!

What better way is there to officially kick off Spring than a chance to win some art?! I assert that there is none! That’s right, Artsies, Art Association is back and this one is going to be crazy good, I can feel it! After February’s contest Erin, my partner in AA crime over at artsocial, and I persuaded this month’s artist, Karen Schnepf to participate and we think you’ll love her work just as much as we do. Seriously, it is gorgeous!

If you’re new to Art Association, here’s the what’s what — You create a Pinterest board around one work of art ( which we provide ), filled with anything and everything that pops into your mind while gazing at the catalyst piece.

Are you ready to get started? Of course, you are! The sun is shining, the birds are chirping and you’re ready to pin your little hearts out. Our catalyst piece for this month is.. Wedding Day by Karen Schnepf!

Wedding Day by Karen Schnepf

Here’s how Art Association works–

Step 1| We give you a piece of artwork, this month’s work is Wedding Day by Karen Schnepf ( above ).

Step 2 | You create a Pinterest board titled Art Association, like mine here, where you pin any and all images you associate with the featured artwork ( like word associations, only visual )– here’s a sneak peek at some of my associations

Step 3 | Leave a link to your Art Association pinboard in the Comments section of this post

Step 4 | Follow both art social and Artsy Forager on Pinterest ( if you already are, you’re ahead of the game! )

Here’s what you can win–

Colors Layered 26 by Karen Schnepf, collaged painting with high gloss finish, 12×12

Erin & I will choose the best board entry, who will be the lucky new owner of Colors Layered 26 by Karen Schnepf ( below )! Colors Layered is a series of work in which paper is painted, cut, then layered onto panel and coated with a smooth, high gloss finish. ( The work has to be photographed before the finish s applied or else it is impossible to capture without glare ). Isn’t it stunning? I’m incredibly jealous of whoever wins this lovely.

The pinner with the best Art Association board ( as judged by me and Erin ) will be chosen on Wednesday, March 27th at 5pm (mountain standard time). I can’t wait to gaze upon all the beautifully colored boards I just know you guys are going to come up with! This currently desert-dwelling-gal needs some color!

OK, now go forth and pin!

**So sorry but the contest is open to US residents only. Stupid laws.

Would you like your artwork to be featured as an Art Association subject? Shoot me an email atartsyforager@att.net or Erin an email at artsocialonline@gmail.com for more info.

Art images via Karen Schnepf.

March 20, 2013
Art Association: We Have a Winner!!

Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU, to everyone who pinned their artsy hearts out for our January Art Association contest! With 22 entries and hundreds, maybe nearly a thousand ( ! ) pins, you guys gave it your all and then some. But our chosen winner, Karen Schnepf, pinned like mad, pinning over 300 images! But there was a beautiful method to her madness as each pin was associated not just by subject to what she saw in the painting, but by color palette as well, which created an amazingly lovely selection of images. I’ve repinned a few on my own boards! Here’s just a sample of the gorgeousness on Karen’s board– you can see the entire board here.

Karen Schnepf’s Winning Pinboard!

Lucky gal, that Karen, as she will soon be the new owner of Christina Baker’s Bridge Over Roses and I think I can safely say we are all GREEN with envy! Congratulations, Karen! PS– Karen is a pretty wonderful artist– be sure to check out her website!

I wish we could have given you all a piece of artwork.. but there is always next month’s Art Association! If you’re an artist who would like to be considered for AA, please contact me at artsyforager@att.net or Erin from artsocial at artsocialonline@gmail.com. Thanks everyone for joining in the fun!

January 25, 2013
Artsy Design: People In Stained Glass Houses

Does this sculpture by New York artist Tom Fruin remind you of anyone?

Kolonihavehus by Tom Fruin ( via Design Boom )

I’ll give you a hint..

Jackson Series 7 by Karen Schnepf

Do you see it? Love how these very different works compliment each other! Read more about Karen Schepf’s work here and Tom Fruin’s workhereand on Design Boom.

Featured images is Light & Shadow Play, Kolonihavehus, photographed by Nuno Neto. Images are via the artists’ websites unless otherwise noted.

March 29, 2012
So Bright, You Gotta Wear Shades: Karen Schnepf

Being a hyper visual person, I remember imagery like nobody’s business. Names, however, often escape me. So I was very excited when on Pinterest last week, I spotted the Omaha artist Karen Schnepf. We’d carried a few of her paintings while I was working in a gallery, purchased through an art rep, so we’d never had any contact with her personally. I was so delighted to find her again so that I could share her striking, color saturated work with you!

Painting-026, Petals Series

Let me just say that none of these photos do Karen’s work justice. Her canvases are super high-gloss, making it nearly impossible to get accurate photos. But that deep shine is one of the things that I love about her work.

Painting-031, Petals Series

The glossy surface enhances the brilliance of her saturated color palette. Her use of such vibrant color tempered with black and lustrous surfaces call to mind modern stained glass on canvas. The color seems to virtually ooze across the canvas. I want to swim in it!

Remains of the Day 1, 18×24

Tropical Vacation

To see more of Karen Schnepf’s work, please visit her website.

Featured image is Painting-033. All images are via the artist’s website.

March 29, 2012