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Houston Artist Karen Landrigan Hits a Triple!

Houston Artist Karen Landrigan Hits a Triple!
Apr 03, 2018 Dan Adams

Apr 03 2018
More than 200 hundred artists from around the world submitted 600 images to the Society of Canadian Artists, 2018 International Open Juried Exhibition. The maximum number any artist can individually submit is three pieces and to have even one of your paintings selected for exhibition is significant recognition. To have all three selected (and by a jury by the way), is huge. Rising Houston art star Karen Landrigan did just that. All three of her paintings were selected by the Society of Canadian Artists and her work will be included in the SCA’s highly respected online gallery. “I am extremely grateful,” Landrigan said, “this kind of recognition validates my efforts and encourages me to continue with my art. I am truly invigorated.” Landrigan’s online exposure has grown exponentially since she began showing her art. Born in Newfoundland Canada and based in Houston for the last fifteen years, Landrigan, who became a full time artist only three years ago, is known for her powerful and emotional acrylic paintings. Landrigan is an elected member of the Society of Canadian Artists and a signature member of the International Society of Acrylic Painters. She has proven to be an accomplished fine art painter who has been honored with numerous prestigious awards and accolades over her short career. There will surely be more to come and art lovers, especially those who search for emerging talent, take note. Karen Landrigan is the real thing. This is an artist with high level potential-tons of it. Landrigan’s paintings titled “ Flying”, “Seeking”, and “Persevering” from her series I Have Something to Say…, will be featured online on the Society of Canadian Artists website from March 15 to July 15, 2018. - shop.societyofcanadianartists.com. In the April issue in American Art Collectors magazine Landrigan is in the “The Art Lover’s Guide to Collecting Fine Art in Texas” as well as the section “Collector’s Focus, Seascapes, Rivers & Lakes”.
National Oil & Acrylic Painters’ Society (NOAPS) Fall International Online Exhibition.

National Oil & Acrylic Painters’ Society (NOAPS) Fall International Online Exhibition.
Dec 15, 2017 Dan Adams

Dec 15 2017
Award winning artist Karen Landrigan announced today that her painting “Breathing” has been selected by the jurors for the National Oil & Acrylic Painters’ Society (NOAPS) Fall International Online Exhibition. “Breathing" is one of a series she calls “I have something to say…”.
 
Landrigan has had a spectacular rise in the art world. Beginning three years ago when she decided at the age of 53 to paint full time, Landrigan’s ability to capture emotion in a brush stroke has resulted in her receiving more than a dozen international awards and recognitions over the past few years.
 
Only 150 paintings from a worldwide total of 930 submissions were selected for the NOAPS Online Exhibition. Landrigan has continued to impress the public and art critics with her ability to connect on a unique emotional level.
 
“Breathing is my most personal piece of work,” said Landrigan, “It is the painting I’m most connected to. It is such an honor to be a part of the exhibit.”
 
The entire list of exhibitors and the accepted artwork images are available for viewing be viewable in the NOAPS 2017 Fall International Online Exhibition on www.noaps.org.
 
“I am going to pause at the end of the year,” said Landrigan, “I need some time to reflect and enjoy the everyday things. Of course I will paint again, because I can’t stop anyway.”
 
 
Landrigan often works seven days a week in her studio
 
“A rest always brings a refreshed perspective.” Landrigan said “and ultimately painting is like breathing to me. Really I am sitting back and in awe about how I have landed in and amongst some of the finest painters in the global world of art. I need time to recharge”.
Ampersand Art Award from the International Society of Acrylic Painters

Ampersand Art Award from the International Society of Acrylic Painters
Nov 02, 2017 Dan Adams

Nov 02 2017
Award winning Houston artist Karen Landrigan announced today that her painting titled “Flying” has been awarded the Ampersand Art Award. Landrigan’s painting was chosen by juror to be included in the International Society of Acrylic Painters (ISAP) 2nd Annual Online All-Member Exhibition.
 
“This is a wonderful recognition of my work and I am very grateful,” Landrigan said, “I am jumping for joy. I feel like I’m the one who is flying.” This year Landrigan has become a Signature Member of the International Society of Acrylic Painters (ISAP).
 
The ISAP competitions draw entries from around the world and many talented and professional artists submit their work. In the most recent competition only 75 entries in total were selected for inclusion. ‘Flying’ was chosen by juror to be included in the International Society of Acrylic Painters (ISAP) 2nd Annual Online All-Member Exhibition.
 
Mr John Salminen, AWS DF, NWS. was juror for this year’s selections. Mr. Salminen is a signature member of numerous art societies. Landrigan has been the recipient of several art awards in the last year including the Third Prize Winner for International Artist magazine and selected in the top of three winners of The International Gallery of the Arts (IGOA), Painter’s Art Contest.
 
Landrigan’s portfolio of art can be seen in locally at Dean Day Gallery, 2639 Colquitt St, Houston.
 
The entire list of exhibitors and the accepted artwork images are available for viewing on the www.isap-online website
“Breathing” in the International Society of Acrylic Painters 1st Annual Online All-Member Exhibition

“Breathing” in the International Society of Acrylic Painters 1st Annual Online All-Member Exhibition
Dec 15, 2016 Dan Adams

Dec 15 2016
In November 2016, Landrigan’ painting titled ‘Breathing’ was chosen by juror, to be included in the International Society of Acrylic Painters (ISAP) 1st Annual Online All-Member Exhibition.
 
The ISAP competitions draw entries from around the world and many talented and professional artists submit their work. In the most recent competition there were 259 entries for the show and only
 
69 selected for inclusion. The entire list of exhibitors and the accepted artwork images are available for viewing on the ISAP Online website.
 
“There is just so much talent in the ISAP” said Landrigan “I am very grateful that the ISAP selected my work. It is a huge step forward for me again” said Landrigan.
View the exhibit at the official website here.
Houston Artist Karen Landrigan chosen to exhibit from nearly 500 worldwide entries.

Houston Artist Karen Landrigan chosen to exhibit from nearly 500 worldwide entries.
Nov 07, 2016 Dan Adams

Nov 07 2016
In October 2016, Landrigan’ painting titled ‘Breathing’ was chosen by competition to be included in the Light, Space and Time Online Art Gallery. A limited number of works from nearly 500 submissions are selected by jury to be included in the online art gallery and Landrigan was excited by the possibilities.

“Exposure is essential and I am very grateful that the LSTOAG selected my work. It is a huge step forward for me again” said Landrigan.

Landrigan, an elected member of the Society of Canadian Artists is an accomplished fine art painter who has been honored with numerous prestigious awards and accolades for her body of work that includes graphic design, figurative expressionistic paintings, seascapes, sterling silver jewelry, and whimsical drawings.

The multiple award winning artist has been working on a series of paintings under the umbrella title of ‘I’ve got Something to Say’. Landrigan dedicated herself to painting two years ago when a massive stroke nearly ended her life. Her art whose scenes often include the ocean and seashore are powerful and emotional acrylic paintings that touch on the feelings she experienced while struggling to survive her near fatal condition. Her artist’s note to ‘Breathing’ says it best… “Suffocated by fury, drowning in my recovery, I burst through the surface of the sea and in this moment I escape. I am free.”

Karen Landrigan lives and creates her art in Houston, Texas and has been a designer, innovator, metalsmith and an artist for more than 30 years.