Born in California, Karen Dupré is a self-taught artist whose first inspiration stemmed from her interest in horses. Hoping to translate the splendour of these animals and other wildlife through drawing, Dupré began working in pastels, when she was only nine years old. She soon progressed into the use of other mediums - primarily acrylic paints. Dupré has since broadened her repertoire to include
...see more »landscapes, still life imagery, and figures, while never abandoning the wildlife that first sparked her imagination in her early years. Dupré's other pursuits include singing and archery, in addition to painting and drawing. A lot of her time is spent behind the microphone and she has given several public performances. It's very likely that she can be found on stage before a live and captivated audience when she is not at the easel painting.
Inspired primarily by nineteenth century artists such as Gustav Klimt, Claude Monet, Frederic Remington and Auguste Renoir, Dupré is particularly drawn to a period in art history when artists were challenging the established ideals and shaping their own schools of artistic thought. Dupré strives to expand her style both in colour and composition in her own art, not limiting herself to conventional artistic standards. Her subjects range from calm landscapes and serene table settings to bold images of exotic animals and inviting entertainment scenes. Dupré's paintings reflect her versatility in terms of subject matter, while throughout her imagery, one finds a sense of harmony. Her gentle brushstrokes and her talent at illustrating the play of light in both nature and manmade objects combine to create tranquil images. Dupré's artwork seems to capture fleeting moments in time.« see less
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