KariAnn has combined her love of art and writing into a calligraphy career spanning over three decades. She is also a painter and Process artist, certified as a Facilitator in Process Art. A long-time meditator, she intertwines contemplative and mindfulness practices with her art instruction.
Education:
- Northwestern University - M.A. in English Literature
- Illinois State University - B.A. in Fine Art
Media:
Pen and ink, watercolor, oils, acrylics
Areas of focus:
Calligraphy, intuitive (process) painting
Website:
Exhibition highlights:
- "Evanston Made," Evanston Art Center, Evanston, IL - June 2018
- "EAC Faculty Show," Evanston Art Center, Evanston, IL - January 2017
- "OSP at EAC," Evanston Art Center, Evanston, IL - June 2016
- "No Comment," Open Studio Project, Evanston, IL - August 2015
- "Winter Show", Gallery 1633, Chicago, IL - January 1996
Other interests and inspirations:
Meditation, energy work, aromatherapy
Publication highlights:
- My Helpful Healing Touch, A Guide To Empowering Children, pub. Healing Touch Program - 2009
- My Reiki Tool Kit - 2005
KariAnn's teaching style:
She values the meditative, intuitive, and flow-like experience and mindset that calligraphy and other artistic expression makes accessible to all of us. She encourages students to cultivate the contemplative nature of this ancient art form, emphasizing the service of scribes as guardians in the continuum of culture.
KariAnn loves EAC because . . .
Newcomers to various mediums and those who are already adept at their medium all find a stimulating and encouraging place to stretch their knowledge and sharpen their abilities.
