Artist's Statement A life long love of art and creative endeavors led me to study Interior Design in 2000.  It was during these classes that I was introduced to oil paints and fell in love with both the medium and the process of creating oil paintings.   I love oils as a medium due to their transparency and the luminous colors that can be created by layering thin coats of paint. I find inspiration for my paintings from my surroundings and in every day items.  I look for compelling subjects that offer interesting colors and shapes.  My interests cover a wide range of subjects from flowers, to seascapes to food and drinks.  I will work and rework a painting until I am satisfied it has reached its full potential of impact to the viewer.   I especially love high contrast and dramatic lighting and like to push subtle colors to a brighter range.  My aim is to compel the viewer to come closer and study the piece and most of all, to see more new things in it each time they see it.  I hope those who view my art enjoy it as much as I have enjoyed creating it! A day without art is a day without sunshine..... Karen Sherman Member of:     Oil Painters of America --- juried in --2005     Pacific Art League Featured in:     "Best of America Oil Artists & Artisans" Vol. 1     "Best of America Oil Artists & Artisans" Vol. 2   2010     "Best of World Wide Still Life"     2011     "Best of World Wide Wild Life"    2011     "Best of the Best"    2011  Events and Shows:     Pacific Art League         March 2004         June 2004 - Juried Show            August 2004      Interactive Archive Systems in Palo Alto         One Person Show,  August 2009         Mistral Restaurant in Redwood Shores         Six Artist Show, January to March 2011                                   July to September 2011   Galleries:     The Artist's Alley Fine Art Gallery          863 Mission Street (between 4th & 5th St.)          San Francisco, CA     94103      Art Liaisons         Online Art Gallery         www.artliaisons.com