Today is the reception for the Berks Art Alliance juried art show hosted by the Reading Museum. I'm so excited to get both my entries into the show. Also I received Honorable Mention Award for one of the paintings & received a Purchase Award for each piece. I will find out who bought the pieces at the reception tonight. Unfortunately, I forgot to take pictures of the paintings before entering them, maybe I can get a picture at the Museum tonight to post?
  I have also opened a shop on Etsy. It is only just being setup, so at this time I don't have a lot of listings yet, but I will have art, prints, cards (of my paintings), jewelry & other whimsical creations. Please visit from time to time for new creations. www.artistkarenwolf.etsy.com
thanks! Warm Regards, Karen Wolf 

FURRY FRIDAYS at the Humane Society of Berks County
Location: Humane Society of Berks County
Event Dates: 6/1/2009 - 6/30/2009

   I will be showing original artwork, prints, cards & some whimsical animal jewelry at the Humane Society of Reading throughout the month of June 2009. 50 % of all sales will be donated to the Humane Society to benefit their animal shelter. Please join me to enjoy the food & drinks & see the animals!
Hope to see you there!

This is my most recent finished Soul Series painting. This work is painted on a 1 1/2" deep canvas. It is hard to see in the photo, but there is an inch deep compartment on the left (looking at the painting)in the canvas with found objects in it.

   I really wanted to get into a rhythm of adding to my blog at least once a week, but I'm not doing so well with that so far. I really need to be in a certain mood to write & that mood doesn't strike me as often as I would like. Over the years I have started many journals only to have them stuffed together on a shelf, only partially filled with any journaling. Many I have changed over to use for sketching & writing down painting or jewelry ideas. But I will keep trying to blog as often as I can.
   I have begun a new art adventure this year. I have joined an Artist Trading Card  & Altered Book group. Artist trading cards have always intrigued me, but when I spoke about them to other artists they didn't know what I meant. I have found a local group trading these cards & I'm excited about meeting with them once a month to trade our cards. Artist Trading Cards originated in Sweden, I believe. An artist decided to make these cards which are 2 1/2" x 3 1/2" & trade them with other artists, for promotion & networking or just to be able to have artwork from another artist they admired. Each month our group chooses a theme & we each bring about ten cards we've created to swap with each other. Here are some photos of some of the cards I've created so far this year.
   I'm also excited about the Altered Book activity. I've always wanted to do this, each of us acquires a book, can be old or new, must be sturdy enough to rip pages out & paint & glue over pages,etc. We pick a theme for our book & create a sign in page ( our books will be passed to each artist to add artwork about the theme on page spreads.) We put an artist statement in our books & start with a two page spread or more, then pass it to the next artist to work in. We will end up with a book filled with artwork about our theme by several different artists! I am looking forward to seeing the end result of my book.
   Have a good day!

Hand sculpted fine silver pendant with a laboratory created ruby, woven cord, sterling silver chain & clasp. This is one of the latest fine silver pendants that I've made. I have also made quite a few bronze pendants for several shows this fall. They are selling well & I hope to get some photos of them on the site soon.

                This is my most recent painting in my Soul Series. I just got home from jurying at Dayesford Abbey for their Art Fundraising Show next March. This piece is one of the paintings that I took with me.The Abbey is in Paoli & is situated on a lovely piece of land which is partially wooded. Wish me luck! The rest of today will be devoted to producing lots of jewelry. I've been working everyday on making new Fine Silver pieces & new Bronze pieces, getting ready for upcoming shows. Check out my Events page on the website! Have a Happy Day, Karen

  Although spring officially began March 21st, I now feel it has really arrived. I have been to the nursery twice already looking at plants. I can't wait to get some flowers for my window boxes. I hope this new year has been good to you so far. It has been rough for one of the Art Plus Gallery Members, Jody Rex. She has been diagnosed with a brain tumor and is receiving treatment. She has many friends who are giving her much needed moral and financial support. The gallery is having a fundraiser selling prints of one of Jody's paintings with all the proceeds going to Jody. These prints will be available at the gallery after May 1, 2008. They also will be selling inspirational bracelets. If you would like to help please drop by the gallery or call; Art Plus Gallery, 604 Penn Ave., West Reading, Pa., 610-375-9122.