From My Studio
Cincinnati Artists in Fold
By Karen Kelly
It may come as no surprise to you that Cincinnati has many artists within its fold. Designers, poets, writers, dancers, musicians, painters, sculptors, craftspeople and many other artistic persons are working long hours in order to increase their skills which may or may not be shared with the consuming public.
If the artist seems to be obsessed with the desire to create, he (or she) should be cherished and nurtured.
He (or she) should be encouraged, not destroyed. The artist has the same need for love and recognition as his fellow man, therefore his awareness and sensitivity should note be demeaned.
One word which is felt by creative persons is PAIN. Imagining and idea and trying to find the means by which it can be expressed can be very painful. However, it is through this pain that the creative person produces a work which may or may not bring enjpyment to other people.
It is difficult enough to go through the creative process without feeling the dded pain of unwarranted, untrained criticism.
Many fine artists are lost to us because they can not bear to share their work with the outside world. The daring one, the ones who care enough to try, try in hope of sharing something they feel with other people.
As you reach out to increase your own artistic understanding you will find that you have many of the same creative urges within yourself that you may have thought were reserved for artists only.
It is possible for you to create a new space within your thoughts for artistic sharing. Open your mind and extend your hand in friendship while saying, "Yes, I have creative feelings and I share your creative feelings with you. I am so glad, that you, the artist, are able to share my thoughts through artistic expression."
*Note: I've written the article again, so that it's easier to read!
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This is a picture taken in my 7th floor studio, 1968 (August?). It was one of a series of Karen's Studio. There were a lot of windows with a view East toward the Cincinnati Post Building and Mt. Adams and a Southern view facing a couple of churches and other buildings. This room had my drawing board, some shelves, some chairs a bulletin board and plenty of room to paint. It was my space to create. The rest of the studio had a very large room where I hung my big paintings and shared it with others for Tai Chi and Ballet Classes. I had an art show, too, and sold some of my abstracts.
One painting of the Cincinnati Post Building that I created in watercolor and black ink lines was purchased by my mother, Lois Brown Dale, Director of Clermont Senior Services in Clermont County, Ohio.She gave it to one of her employees and it disappeared! Mama had a lot of my paintings showing throughout her office complex at Clermont Senior Services.
A lot of my paintings have been donated to WCET's Action Auction. I don't know who collects them, but they do sell. I do know that Charlie Vaughn, former director, bought one called Purple.
*Note: The bell-bottom denim jumpsuit was a favorite. I bought it in New York city when I went with my Cincinnati Art Academy buddies. It was a wonderful trip, but I got very sick and needed to come home.
Here is a copy of the painting from a slide of "Purple" Acrylic, 22"x 30". Signature was cut out by the scanner. I just learned how to scan and print out a slide on my HP Photosmart C8180 All-in One.
Here is a copy of the painting from a slide of "Purple" Acrylic, 22"x 30". Signature was cut out by the scanner. I just learned how to scan and print out a slide on my HP Photosmart C8180 All-in One.
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