Karen Brumelle

ABOUT Karen

I search for the simplified heart of an image. I prefer strong compositions with patterns and contrasting colours. I work in acrylic, mixed media, paper collage and block printing. I am not trying for photographic realism, but rather a simplified vision. I want my work to bring joy to the viewer.

I studied at UC Berkeley with an MA in Art Education at UBC. I taught at Arts Umbrella at its inception and finally at Lord Byng Secondary School in the Byng Arts Program for 10 years. I took early retirement in 2004 to spend more time on my own work. I am a member of the Vancouver Art Guild which has an exhibit annually in November.

Blue Moose

2024, 12X12", mixed media on wood

Birds With Ginkgo Leaves

2024, 12X12", paper collage on wood

Naramata Bench 6

2024, 16X16", acrylic on canvas