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Artist Gallery
Karen O’Neill has been a member of Arts of Bear Valley since 1991... joining shortly after the group was established. She was a very active member for many years, but she recently moved to Carmel Valley and has not been able to be as active as she would like. Because of the travel distance and her age, this year's show in Bear Valley may be her last AOBV show. This was a difficult decision, as she feels very close to the members of this special group of talented friends. Karen still loves painting in watercolors, and fluid acrylics, but she also enjoys working on collage paintings. You will see at least one new collage painting in the upcoming 2025 Summer Show in Bear Valley. She says that collage is a nice change and a challenge for sure! The Arts of Bear Valley Summer Show takes place every year during the Bear Valley Music Festival. Karen has had the honor of being asked to paint the music festival’s poster painting five of those years... including the Festival’s 50th Anniversary year. Karen has shown her work in galleries in Carmel, Taos, Arnold, Sonora, Murphys, Sacramento, and Auburn. For many years she had the great experience of being one of the owners of the Iron Door Gallery in Murphys. This was a delightful time of working with wonderful artist friends.
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