Karen Bishop Artist

Do you have a Mother you call up to see how long you can safely eat that chicken she sent you home with last week? Does your Mum always know where your missing favourite pair of jeans are? Or maybe you have the kind of Mom that reminds you on a regular basis how she brought you into this world and can certainly take you out of it too! We love all our Mom's no matter what shape, size or sense of humour they come with! May 9th is the day to give them a little treat to remind th...em that they absolutely know everything and can always be mistaken for your sister when out at the bar! You could also just send them one of my little Art Gift boxes so they know what a great kid they have raised ;) Boxes include your choice of 5 x 7" Art card (personalized with your message of course), your choice of 5 x 7" Glossy Art Print, tea or coffee sample, pack of seeds, selection of fridge magnets and all the love I can squish in there!

Enjoy this short video showing my CKUA Radio Network painting coming to life. Bidding closes at 9pm MST this evening, April 9th so head over to the following link to make your bid :) https://www.32auctions.com//a/101636/auction_items/2898780

Happy Earth Day everyone I am so lucky to be living and working in an incredibly beautiful part of this world. Within a few hours of my home, in a busy metro centre, I can be embraced by mountains, clean air, and the quiet sounds of nature. I am continually inspired and always grateful to the land stewards who care for our environment. Thank you Mother Earth for sustaining us and bringing us beauty and purpose. ... #earthday #outdoorpainter #rockymountains #jaspernationalpark #canada #alberta #albertaartist #canadianrockies #nature #landscape #mountains #whatevertheweather #painting #landscapeart #watercolour

My table is full of goodies! I’m enjoying seeing your messages of love for your mums and promise I am using my best handwriting to write those cards. Still lots of time to order you Mother’s Day Art Box, they are full of wonderful things, just like our Mums!

The final touches have been made as we head into theme stretch of bidding! Right now the high bid is $300, stilll a fabulous deal for this 18 x 24" watercolour on yupo piece. I've tried to add a bunch of elements that make me happy: Daffodils are my favourite flower and it is spring so you can't get much more appropriate; a lovely mug of tea (you can have coffee if you like but I have to start my day with some Tetley Orange Pekoe!) and of course the radio tuned to CKUA Radio Network 50% of the money raised from this piece will be donated to CKUA's "Spring into Action Fundraiser" so let's get bidding and have some fun :) Bidding closes at 9pm MST tomorrow (April 9th) https://www.32auctions.com/CKUApainting2021

Today's update on the CKUA Radio Network fundraising painting - can you spot the major change, apart from the addition of the table that is lol. Here's the link if you're inclined to bid :) https://www.32auctions.com/CKUApainting2021

The snow is pretty much all melted here in Edmonton, and the snowdrops should be peaking through soon :) The chickadees are getting extra playful too as they build their nests and get ready for their new little families. This little chickadee painting is available in my Mothers Day art gift box - for all the Mums who love spring just as much as I do :)

Here's the link to bid on my CKUA spring fundraiser painting "The Perfect Morning" Bidding closes at 9pm on Friday April 9th 18 x 24" watercolour on yupo. I will mount it on a wooden panel so it will be ready to hang, or you can let me know if you prefer to have it framed.

Mother's Day is coming and I am putting together a little art and treat gift box for your Mother :) All you have to do is choose which print and card and tell me if you mom prefers tea or coffee! I will do the rest :) Shout out to The Tea Girl and On The Edge Coffee who are providing their delicious tea and coffee for the boxes :)

Huge thanks to everyone that followed along with my CKUA Radio Network painting fundraiser this past week. Thanks to your shares and bids I managed to raise $225 for CKUA which is awesome! I also had a lot of fun painting and posting progress pics. Congrats to Ronda Morgan - the winning bidder!

I think I made some great progress on my @ckuaradio Perfect Morning painting. Still a ways to go but I’m liking how it’s going :) There’s a link in my bio to bid on this piece and help raise money for CKUA’s spring fundraiser - last I looked the bidding was at just $120 - I know we can do better than that :) #spring #fundraiser #ckua #radio #daffodils #newspaper #mug #tea #coffee #morning #fundraiser #artauction #abarts

My spring fundraising painting for CKUA is coming along :) I'm calling this "The Perfect Morning" - A mug of tea, some daffodils, the radio, set to CKUA Radio Network of course, and a crossword. Hopefully I'll be done by Friday! You can add your bid here: https://www.32auctions.com//a/101636/auction_items/2898780

It's time for another CKUA painting! CKUA Radio Network is in the midst of their spring fundraiser and, like last year, I am painting and auctioning off a piece to help raise money for my favourite radio station. Follow along as I'll be posting my progress over the next week - bidding starts at 9am to day and ends at 9pm April 9th.

There is something special about welcoming the day and joining with friends to sing. I'm sad that, once again, we can't get together in person with those we love to break bread and celebrate all that we have, but I am happy that we have the technology to gather virtually and share online Easter Eggs hunts! May your day be joyous and hopeful. "Easter Sunrise at McDougall United Church"

Today is the last day to bid on art in the Night of Artists Art Auction. There are some amazing pieces up for grabs and many of them are well below their value. Head over before 9pm MST and make your bid. Here's the link to my piece, current high bid is just $300 https://www.facebook.com//a.3740346252727/3744063002356150

Every day a friend of mine sends me a message to let me know what special day it is. Today, she let me know, is the celebration of Holi. Also known as the Festival of Colour and the Festival of Love, Holi celebrates the arrival of spring and the triumph of good over evil. However you celebrate I hope your day is full of colour and love. Happy Holi :) ... Happy Garden available as a print, card, tote bag, phone cover... #happyholi #festivalofcolours #festivaloflove #holi #spring #colour #poppies #watercolour

I added something new to my website this evening! Check out my handpainted ornaments - I'm painting more every day so check back soon for more fun creations :) https://karenbishop.artstorefronts.com/christmas-ornaments

I always feel like Sundays are a day to not do too much. Go for a slow walk, listen to music, maybe read or paint... Whatever you are up to today I hope it relaxes you, times are stressful and we all need to take time to breathe and just be. Rain in the trees 6 x 6 $75

A look at one painting in many different ways - plus a special surprise gift offer :)

Nature shall be the visible spirit, and spirit, invisible nature. Friedrich Wilhelm Joseph Schelling "Can you see me?" Watercolour on Yupo. 9 x 12" ready to hang $275... https://www.karenbishop.ca/original-spirit-bear-painting See more

My 2020 holiday art gift guide is here! Art makes for a fantastic gift, this guide rounds up my personal recommendations and includes a variety of items to suit every budget and suit every personality. https://www.karenbishop.ca/gift-guide