Home
Photos
- Studio Shots and Singles
Bio

KarenColville.com

Home
Photos
- Studio Shots and Singles
Bio

0:00/???

Give Me A Reason

Share

Give Me A Reason
by Karen Colville

Share link

Music: Karen Colville has new Celtic, Country , folk Music releases on Karen Colville Topic Youtube, Spotify.

Visual Art: CV is below scroll down including exhibits, shows, residencies.

Explorations of Nordic Celtic Roots

working on fiber art

One of my international favorite bands: Quarter to Africa while I paint or listen it brings joy.

From Ancient Roots to Contemporary Expressions : Who am I : Why Nature? Why Art? Art has been a lifelong process, a journey, presence and observation with connection, art is a powerful force as nature is, as the above song, it is about connection, an energetic field of consciousness that exists in nature, how do we really relate to environment, what is beauty and what is it's contrast, it is a mystery, it involves respect, it involves power, every experience of every Artist is different, unique as a fingerprint as a snowflake, that melts ,a connection expressed. A connection in our experience of life and with each other and with the material world that is sourced from nature in our evolution through out time. The elements are powerful water, wind, earth, fire. Our evolution over Art History and expression of the present in different movements, periods of History and in the present moment.

I also earned this title over many years, what does it mean? it has been in my DNA and family history, My Mom was an Artist, Nature really took over, it is a teacher about imperfection, adapting and change. Nature is ever changing climate change has been with us for millions of years. It is the feeling of experiencing nature and what the experience signifies to us as to the individual identity is a part of. It's about connecting with something ancient and fundamental, to the cycles and patterns of life and death and being in the moment, something that feels even more important, increasingly necessary in our fast-paced, digital lives.

Nature silently takes over, we are a part of it, so really, it is more than an expression of our existence in a particular era. Our drive to create is as natural as breathing ,eating and sleeping even you know. Art can be an expression of our environment and our imaginations it is about connection.

Arts the extended branches of the tree

Alex Colville a Canadian" conservative rebel ,"is very special to me as I continue to grow on the legacy of Canadian art and international art with the Colville family tree, dna, legacy the responsibility that comes with this name and legacy. I have made common sense, of most of this era, tranquility, calm work in all of the chaos, uncertainty, global social engineering of the masses in present day his work is ever present.

Jock Colville was to Winston Churchill at Chartwell transformed himself into an orange marmalade cat at Chartwell, I hope to meet" Jock the cat" at Chartwell one day in residency in England.

About Karen

Karen Colville is a multidisciplinary Artist Creator, she creates fine art 2 d paintings in oil, acrylic, clay, mixed media, of traditional landscapes, water colors. She also adds stones and semi precious gems to her experimental contemporary art pieces.

Karen also experiments artisan in fabric art, felting wearable art she also has designed slow fashion and produces a few pieces per year toward slow fashion.

Some of Karen's design creations have been featured in Vancouver Fashion week.

The focus of her work is to bring calm to one's experience.

Karen originally started in traditional arts being a legacy of Canadian art appreciation of the outdoors and nature. I appreciated the Canadian landscape since a young age, whether it was family canoe trips or outings to the bush. Art and community has been a vital part of my life.

Karen's story of becoming more engaged as a Community Cultural worker,

“resilience ” being an original voice overcoming the stigma as an outsider with art in the disability community as an independent, her community experiences working with organizations and groups with diverse needs, artists earn and deserve respect with interpretations of traditional and contemporary art, artisan creations with artistic transformation offers an unparalleled source of inspiration for those ready to make their own mark to evolve as independent cultural works.

She creates Artisan fiber arts and crafts. She dabbles in extended expression in mediums mono printing, collage work, printing.

Creates original music for self expression and to support her art work as an experience.

Karen Colville is represented with Pacific Arts Market a prestigious gallery this Autumn on Vancouver Island, British Columbia

Karen Colville (pacificartsmarket.ca) available paintings for sale.

Photo by Paul Moldovanos

Karen has an exhibition background of Public art and Private art Visual art paintings, art and music appreciation shows.

Congratulations Karen Colville your art work is selected as a welcome greeting card to attendees of the Canadian Association for Supported Employment and SARC. Regina, Sask June 11th, -13th, 2024. I am truly honored to have my art selected as a part of the 2024 conference.

2025-2026

2026 present

CV

Up and coming

March 25th, April 16th Group Show The Salon Collective, Gathering place, BC Arts Council, The Gathering Place, reception March 25th,2026 Four selected works and Artist talk.

Kickstart disability Arts March 2026, Organizational study towards a new arts centre.

Photo works : Glamor, Automotive and Nature images

Gertrude and Zack Gallery January - March 2026 Longing and Belonging

Painting

Seattle Arts Festival, USA December 2025- January 2026

Nature paintings

New website showcasing natural art landscapes, works must be 18 0r over to view and purchase : Automotive, Nature Photos, LandscapeArt, Naturist Art

Karen Colville | Contemporary Artist | absolutearts.com

Karen Colville Wall Art for Sale - Fine Art America for prints and household accessories.

Seas The Day Online Art Contest | Fine Art America

Karen Colville | Saatchi Art Canada

shows, talks, exhibits, residencies

December 3rd, 2025 Yaletown Round House Group Exhibit Open Door

November 2025

Fair trade event November 1st small paintings and artisan creations, art cards of my paintings. East Van, Mount Pleasant.

Inclusion art show October 2025, paintings and artisan creations. Yaletown Roundhouse, Vancouver

Circle Craft Holiday Market November 11th-16th 2025 Vancouver Convention Centre Status : Waiting List

Vines Den DTES Small Grants Arts, Vancouver Foundation, Exhibit July 15th 2025 reception art show runs until the 22nd.

Still Moon Arts Society Lantern Festival Renfrew Colling wood October 4th,2025. Vancouver ,BC

Installation :Celtic Ancient art with hand painted, hand carved ancient lanterns, Scandinavian and Chinese historical with Wetland creatures. evolutionary relationships to the Wetlands

Art Show Group Exhibit Salon Connection : Gifts of Summer art show at The Gathering Place July 4th to August 17th collaborative presentation Dr. Pierre Leichner and his wife Marina, Gifts of Madness curators, Karen Colville selected visual works, Visual in support of Stand up Comedy for Mental Health Comedy Night presenters.

June 24th, 2025 Art cards on Regenerative Farming,411 Seniors ,3502 Fraser Street ( go to the back entrance of building ) presented with Farm to Plate: Community Dinner Northern Greens Vertical Farming Presentation Farm Partner Northern Greens that is located in Olympic Village, featuring farmer Alycia van der Gracht. . Rural farming art display and art cards. Karen Colville Artist

May- June 2025 Light Space Time

Sea Scapes art “Seascapes” Art Exhibition – May 2025 | Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery

“Seascapes” Art Exhibition – May 2025 | Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery

May 2025 :Celtic Connection, Art display Carnegie Showcase, Vancouver, BC

April 2025: A rest in development , UN exhibit,

Karen Colville: Artist talk, paintings from Glacier Valley residency

Vines Den, 825 East Hastings, Vancouver, BC, Women Artists, presented with Kickstart, March 29th,2025 reception exhibit runs until April 15th,2025.

January- March 2025 Roots & Wings Exhibit, Zack Gallery, JCC Vancouver.

December Holiday Market, Vancouver, small art works, artisan art carpets, handmade items, holiday theme. details tba

November 2nd Artisan Fair Trade Market T GUC

803 East 16th Ave Vancouver

October 23rd, 2024 Inclusion Art Show, Yaletown Round House, Vancouver, BC.

Karen Colville exhibited selected paintings and gave a water color technique demo to the public.

UBC Arts Collective , Published UBC book of collective artists

Saturday October 19th BC Brain Wellness Program’s 5th year anniversary -”Impact and Inspiration”! 1 pm -4 :30 pm Rudy North Lecture Theatre, Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health

2215 Wesbrook Mall
Vancouver, British Columbia V6T 1Z3 Canada for more information

BC Brain Wellness Program 5th Year Anniversary Celebration - Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health | DMCBH

September 2024 BC Brain Wellness Program Creator of the Month

Article :

September Creator of the Month: Karen Colville — BC Brain Wellness Program

September 2024 Karen Colville has joined the prestigious Pacific Arts Market located on Vancouver Island, BC

Karen Colville (pacificartsmarket.ca)

Artist in Residence : Glacier Valley Farms, Squamish BC

August 11th-25th 2024 Kickstart Disability Arts

Community Longing and Belonging Sidney & Gertrude Zack Gallery

Evolution Stones

February 21^st - April 2^nd, 2024.

posAbilities’ Online INCLUSION Art Show & Sale – December 1-10,2023

posAbilities proudly presents our Online INCLUSION Art Show & Sale happening December 1-10. BC’s largest disability art show features the work of artists with diverse abilities, disabled people and those identifying as having a disability. Original pieces will be for sale – paintings, pottery, photography, art cards, glasswork, and more! Visit: www.inclusionartshow.com

Karen Colville stage name Karena Louise and also known as Karen C, is a recognized recording Artist. Vocalist and Author Song Writer in the independent music industry. Country and traditional country is a return to her rural roots. Karen has also recorded smooth jazz, folk music , Blues, Classical and she was nominated artist of the year on radio stations. Karen has won numerous awards for her artistic independent music videos in the independent film industry. You can find her music on Spotify and you can support her music on Bandcamp.

She is originally from rural Ontario, in between Toronto and Ottawa, with music in the greater Toronto area and art shows in Ontario and Montreal Quebec, Canada. Karen in recent years, became a part of the Vancouver arts, music scene and in Visual Art in British Columbia.

Life style Health Natural Health: Self care, Private Care: Karen is a natural health advocate for the protection of Natural Health products in Canada. She studies Naturopathic Medicine toward self care. Karen is a member of the BC Herbalist Association.

Lifestyle :

Karen participates in music festivals and music gatherings. Karen has also won numerous awards for her creative music video presentations within the independent film industry international. Karen has participated in music appreciation gatherings as recent as Concurrence, Heart of the City festivals. Karen started in professional music by hosting music appreciation events and working with non profit charities and causes.

In earlier times, Karen was with the CCMA as a member, a long standing member of SOCAN, she also has performed back up singing for many Artists. Karen also visited on Music Row and was a member of the Nashville Song Writers association. She also studied lyric writing with Pat Pattison of Berklee Music and she attended many music education conferences presented by the commercial music industry.

A recent member of the Vancouver Adapted Music Society in support is a non-profit that helps musicians with disabilities, operating Canada's only fully wheelchair-accessible recording studio. Karen has also recorded with Artists of the DTES in support of community development and is associated with a Women's specific charity. She also supports a Church music project. Music is also intended to uplift communities.

Through out the years Karen has engaged in Visual Art and is collected by private collectors and has had many public exhibits. There are occasions where multi media is used for presentations that support the music. Karen Colville is a creative, she uses her skills and talent to connect with people in community and has made a significant contribution to arts , culture and humanities.

Some images ©

Log out

Powered by Bandzoogle