Karen McLean-McGaw, nationally acclaimed artist and Santa Barbara native, has
been capturing the essence of local landscapes for the past 25 years with her
vibrant and sensitive watercolors.
Karen is well known for her landscapes,
sensitive watercolors, and waterfront settings in California, France and Italy
where she travels annually.
Her small format paintings are executed “en plein air”, while larger
compositions are painted in her studio. She is frequently invited to jury shows,
demonstrate her painting techniques and teach workshops. In addition to major
corporate and private collections, her work has been featured on magazine covers
and won national awards .
“My approach to “plein air” painting is direct, I strive to convey the
uniqueness of the landscape and the feeling of a fleeting moment in time. It may
be the angle and subtle color of a shadow or the reflective and mesmerizing
qualities of water that grab my attention.
Santa Barbara native, has been capturing the essence of California
and European landscapes for the past 25 years with her vibrant and
sensitive paintings. Her small format paintings are executed 'en plein air',
while larger compositions are painted in her studio. She
is frequently invited to jury shows, demonstrate her
painting technique and teach workshops.
Sausalito
- Artist