Today we’d like to introduce you to Karrie Jackson.
Karrie’s current artwork highlights the vibrant beach culture and landscape of Coronado Island. Karrie completed her undergraduate training at California College of the Arts, San Francisco, With Distinction; obtained a Masters of Education, Curriculum & Instruction – Integrated Teaching through the Arts, from Lesley University; and a Single Subject Teaching Credential in Visual Art from Point Loma Nazarene College. She has been a freelance artist in addition to being an educator since 2003. She worked as a Visual Art Consultant for Coronado School of the Arts (CoSA) starting in 2010 and joined CoSA’s as the Visual Art Department Chair in 2012.
In the CoSA Visual Art Department, Karrie facilitates a working artist studio developing individualized instruction for a range of skill levels grades 9-12 as well as guiding students in College Portfolio preparations, public exhibitions, Art Foundation Workshops and live Figure Drawing. Karrie has co-developed VAPA Curriculum for the Coronado Unified School District grades K-5 based from the new National Core Standards. Ms. Jackson has worked with Counseling Departments at both the high school and elementary school level to develop projects that promote positive student culture. As a Visiting Artist Instructor for Coronado High School, Karrie has organized and co-taught screen printing workshops, mural production and Chalk Walks as well as workshops that develop traditional art skills and abstraction.
Please tell us about your art.
With a primary focus on landscape painting in acrylic, Karrie Jackson is known for her Coastal Impressionism. Setting out to capture the joy and beauty of the Coronado shoreline, especially the enjoyment of youth and surf culture, Ms. Jackson designs original compositions from her own photography and stylizes her work through rich color and loose application of paint. Each piece expresses the essence of a moment, and above all aspires to bring joy to the viewers. As a part of Coronado’s Centennial Celebration, Ms. Jackson exhibited her work alongside other local artists in the Grand Opening juried exhibit at the city’s C3 Gallery. Ms. Jackson has developed a wide range work in order to facilitate a strong foundation for teaching. Her body of work includes architectural paintings such as the large scale commission of luxury home paintings by American West Group, Denver, CO as well as still lives, botanical, pet commissions and figurative work.
Given everything that is going on in the world today, do you think the role of artists has changed? How do local, national or international events and issues affect your art?
Artists will always be a part of the human collective. The “artist’s role” varies as much as the individuals themselves. “The artist in all societies has traditionally been a kind of barometer, more sensitive to nuances and changes than others, because he is more deeply immersed in his culture and more interested in its meanings.” -Hortense Powdermaker
The well-being of nature and my community greatly influence the energy with which I approach my work. Artmaking extends beyond the illusion it creates to reach into a valuable transformative experience. Perhaps this is why I enjoy teaching and supporting young artists in their journey. Fostering a positive creative community that nourishes the hearts of individuals and enlivens the community brings me great gratitude. Ultimately it is the authentic connection to inspiration that drives my creativity.
How or where can people see your work? How can people support your work?
www.kare4art.com
@kare4art on Instagram
Nado Art on Pinterest (student work and collaborative visual library)
Support: Donate to the “Visual Art Conservatory” at Coronado School of the Arts! Thank you!
Contact Info:
- Website: www.kare4art.com
- Email: kare4art@gmail.com
- Instagram: @kare4art
- Other: https://cosasandiego.com
Image Credit:
Karrie Jackson
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