Karen Offutt's guest appearances

Karen Offutt

Savvy Painter Podcast with Antrese Wood

John Dalton - gently does it . . .

Austin Art Talk

Stanka Kordic

Jennifer Gennari

Julyan Davis

John Seed

Hollis Dunlap

Felicia Forte

Martin Campos

Cayce Zavaglia

Teresa Oaxaca

Sean Cheetham

Walt Morton

Zoey Frank

Steven Walker

Mario Robinson

Jennifer Balkan

OwlTail

Patreon and Paypal link – Another Uncut Podcast. In this episode, I am chatting with artist, Karen Offutt in Austin. Karen answers your questions on a variety of subjects. To find out more about Karen and her work go to: http://karenoffutt.com/ Karen’s Instagram @karenoffutt   This episode is brought to you by Artefex panels. You […]

Patreon and Paypal link – Another Uncut Podcast. In this episode, I am chatting with artist, Karen Offutt in Austin. Karen answers your questions on a variety of subjects. To find out more about Karen and her work go to: <a href="http://karenoffutt.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://karenoffutt.com/</a> Karen’s Instagram @karenoffutt   This episode is brought to you by Artefex panels. You […]

Ep 230 – Karen Offutt Uncut

“My goal has always been to make a painting breathe with realism, but when you get up to it you can really see the brush quality. That is what I’ve always been drawn to when I look at work. That has been my obsession since I was very young.”Karen Offutt is a figurative realist painter and one of the founders of Austin’s own Atelier Dojo,  a professional arts academy offering classes, workshops with visiting artists, open studio sessions, and a new intensive study program starting next year. After growing up with a love of drawing and art, it took Karen quite a lot of searching to find the instruction and community she desired. After many years of serious study which eventually led to teaching others painting, she has made a respected name for herself in the realism community and also through the growth and reputation of the school she started with fellow painters, Jennifer Balkan and Denise Fulton. We talk about her practice, about the school, and what she has learned in all of her different roles including motherhood, and how her work continues to evolve.Wallflower ‐ Oil ‐ Panel ‐ 24 x 20Bio courtesy of Karen's website. Karen Offutt was born and raised in Dallas, Texas by a creative family who encouraged her to explore her artistic talent from an early age. Her father was an artist and her mother is a designer and owner of a needlepoint company. Throughout her formative years, Karen excelled in art classes and participated in several art exhibits.  As a young adult she sought a more serious outlet for her talent.  Not finding the ultimate education for the type of realism she sought, Karen found art related jobs to keep her motivated.  Learning to paint with oils was her goal and found that opportunity Austin Fine Arts Classes where she learned a more classical approach. From there, she attended workshops from nationally re-nowned artists and from there began to find her own path in her creative journey.  From her studio in Austin, Karen approaches her paintings with an atmospheric sensitivity combining shape, tone line, and color. The inspiration of her preferred subject matter comes ultimately from the figure.  "I have always loved painting people whether in natural surroundings or in a more staged setting."   “As and artist, I am very aware of my environment which invites me to be a constant observer. I see potential in everything and my emotional reaction guides me to the specific inspiration. There are different aspects to my painting, for example technical skill, creative freedom and emotional truth. My goal is to create work that guides all these elements in a direction that moves me." Offspring ‐ Oil ‐ Panel ‐ 30 x 20Atelier Dojo 916 Springdale Road Building 2, Suite 106B Austin, TX 78702 (512) 220-1058 info@atelierdojo.comSome of the subjects we discuss: When we met Type of painting Less is more Abstraction How you feel Many layers This moved me That’s really me Model Meeghan Wallflower painting It doesn’t end Capturing a moment Liking your old work Striving to improve Evolving the work Drawing growing up The right brain Modern art influence Austin Fine Art Classes Jennifer Balkan Painting community Idea for Atelier Dojo Motherhood Taking a break Personal aspects/People Painting sons  Working with models Building a composition It’s all a blur at first Teaching painting Encouraging students You have to want it Guiding students Fear and pressure Piecing together skills Realism vs. Modern Connecting to now Having the skill Recognition Favorite things Selling work The business side Austin/Atelier Dojo Foundational skills Dojo Academy Classic structure How to get started Expanded world EAST events  This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity. Intro music generously provided by Stan Killian Support this podcast.Links:Karen Offutt Fine ArtAtelier Dojo AustinMeeghan Morongova (@meeghan.morongova.art) • InstagramAustin Fine Art ClassesJennifer Balkan Fine ArtCynthia Henebry PhotographyEAST 2019

“My goal has always been to make a painting breathe with realism, but when you get up to it you can really see the brush quality. That is what I’ve always been drawn to when I look at work. That has been my obsession since I was very young.” Karen Offutt is a figurative realist painter and one of the founders of Austin’s own Atelier Dojo, a professional arts academy offering classes, workshops with visiting artists, open studio sessions, and a new intensive study program starting next year. After growing up with a love of drawing and art, it took Karen quite a lot of searching to find the instruction and community she desired. After many years of serious study which eventually led to teaching others painting, she has made a respected name for herself in the realism community and also through the growth and reputation of the school she started with fellow painters, Jennifer Balkan and Denise Fulton. We talk about her practice, about the school, and what she has learned in all of her different roles including motherhood, and how her work continues to evolve. Wallflower ‐ Oil ‐ Panel ‐ 24 x 20 Bio courtesy of Karen's website. Karen Offutt was born and raised in Dallas, Texas by a creative family who encouraged her to explore her artistic talent from an early age. Her father was an artist and her mother is a designer and owner of a needlepoint company. Throughout her formative years, Karen excelled in art classes and participated in several art exhibits. As a young adult she sought a more serious outlet for her talent. Not finding the ultimate education for the type of realism she sought, Karen found art related jobs to keep her motivated. Learning to paint with oils was her goal and found that opportunity Austin Fine Arts Classes where she learned a more classical approach. From there, she attended workshops from nationally re-nowned artists and from there began to find her own path in her creative journey. From her studio in Austin, Karen approaches her paintings with an atmospheric sensitivity combining shape, tone line, and color. The inspiration of her preferred subject matter comes ultimately from the figure. "I have always loved painting people whether in natural surroundings or in a more staged setting." “As and artist, I am very aware of my environment which invites me to be a constant observer. I see potential in everything and my emotional reaction guides me to the specific inspiration. There are different aspects to my painting, for example technical skill, creative freedom and emotional truth. My goal is to create work that guides all these elements in a direction that moves me." Offspring ‐ Oil ‐ Panel ‐ 30 x 20 <a href="https://www.atelierdojo.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Atelier Dojo</a> 916 Springdale Road Building 2, Suite 106B Austin, TX 78702 (512) 220-1058 <a href="mailto:info@atelierdojo.com" rel="nofollow">info@atelierdojo.com</a> Some of the subjects we discuss: When we met Type of painting Less is more Abstraction How you feel Many layers This moved me That’s really me Model Meeghan Wallflower painting It doesn’t end Capturing a moment Liking your old work Striving to improve Evolving the work Drawing growing up The right brain Modern art influence Austin Fine Art Classes Jennifer Balkan Painting community Idea for Atelier Dojo Motherhood Taking a break Personal aspects/People Painting sons Working with models Building a composition It’s all a blur at first Teaching painting Encouraging students You have to want it Guiding students Fear and pressure Piecing together skills Realism vs. Modern Connecting to now Having the skill Recognition Favorite things Selling work The business side Austin/Atelier Dojo Foundational skills Dojo Academy Classic structure How to get started Expanded world EAST events This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity. Intro music generously provided by <a href="http://stankillian.com/main/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stan Killian</a> <a href="http://www.austinarttalk.com/supportpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support this podcast.</a>Links:<ul><li><a href="http://karenoffutt.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Karen Offutt Fine Art</a></li><li><a href="https://www.atelierdojo.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Atelier Dojo Austin</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/meeghan.morongova.art/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Meeghan Morongova (@meeghan.morongova.art) • Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://www.austinartclasses.com/index.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Austin Fine Art Classes</a></li><li><a href="https://jenniferbalkan.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jennifer Balkan Fine Art</a></li><li><a href="http://www.cynthiahenebry.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cynthia Henebry Photography</a></li><li><a href="http://east.bigmedium.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">EAST 2019</a></li></ul>

Episode 75: Karen Offutt

What has your journey as an artist been like? Have you benefited from rich and vibrant relationships with fellow artists? Or have you struggled to find your tribe of peers who you can collaborate and travel the journey with? My guest, Karen Offutt was kind enough to open up in our conversation about the impact that her fellow artists have had on her, struggles she’s endured along the way, how she’s navigated relationships with galleries, how parenthood has impacted her art career, and much more! I can’t wait for you to hear from Karen’s dynamic perspective! Finding your tribe and learning from fellow artists. Can you think back to that moment when you realized that you found your tribe? What was it like once you felt like you belonged among your fellow artists? My guest, Karen Offutt described for me the moment when she finally found a community of fellow artists and experienced a challenging and enriching environment. Before she found a community to “Belong” to, she struggled with expanding her skills and never really felt sure in her journey as an artist. Once she found her tribe, everything changed for Karen. Through the highs and lows that many artists struggle with, Karen is thankful for her fellow artists who have been there with her, every step of the way. What can you learn from Karen’s story? Early challenges with galleries and finding the “Right one.” What has been your experience connecting with and featuring your artwork in galleries? If you are anything like most artist’s I’ve spoken with, you’ve had your fair share of challenges and successes. Figurative artist, Karen Offutt experienced some difficulties early on as she tried to navigate her way through interacting with galleries that wanted to feature her paintings. She looks back at those early opportunities with gratitude due to the positive experiences she had before some of the more negative ones that came along. A big takeaway from Karen’s story and a maxim that I often repeat when it comes to good galleries is to cherish them and treat them like gold because they can be hard to come by! Navigating the ups and downs of parenthood and life as an artist. Trying to figure out life and balancing your art career and parenthood can be extremely difficult. I’ve had the privilege to speak with many artists, both fathers and mothers who have told their story and how challenging this balancing act can be. I believe there are some really helpful lessons to be learned by taking the time to hear from our fellow artists who navigate this path with grace and endurance. Karen Offutt took the time to describe her journey and unique challenges that she’s faced along the way as a parent. I hope you feel as inspired as I was by the tenacity and passion that Karen exudes for both her family and her artwork. For the love of figure painting. What do you love the most about the type of artwork you create? Is it the landscapes that draw you in and make your imagination come to life? Or maybe it’s the abstract colors and shapes that spark your creative pursuits. For Karen Offutt, it’s the idea of figures coming out of her paintings and the various ways she is able to play with different images that excites and animates her as she approaches her canvas. Karen was kind enough to describe her process and her deep love and passion for figurative artwork in our conversation. I know artists like you will get a lot of enjoyment out of the way she talks about her process and her creative journey. Make sure to check out images of Karen’s artwork located at the end of this post! Outline of This Episode  [0:50] I introduce my guest, Karen Offutt. [3:00] How Karen got started as an artist. [8:30] When did Karen get the instruction that she needed? [15:00] Karen talks about how she learned to loosen up with her painting. [17:00] How did Karen start to get her work in galleries? [21:00] Challenges Karen faced working with different galleries. [23:30] Karen talks about her children and how parenthood has impacted her career. [36:00] What is Karen’s process? How does she spend her studio time? [40:00] How does Karen choose her models? [43:00] What is it that makes Karen so drawn to figurative painting? [45:00] Karen’s pride in her work. [47:30] The goal to put more time in the studio.  Other artists mentioned on this episode  Gregg Kreutz Kim English Ron Hicks Quang Ho David Leffel John Singer Sargent  Resources Mentioned on this episode  http://www.karenoffutt.com/ Abend Gallery Jack Meier Gallery Principle Gallery in Charleston South Carolina Group Show Refigured: Radical Realism https://www.atelierdojo.com/ Austin Fine Art Classes  Connect With Antrese  On Facebook On Pinterest On Instagram On Twitter 

What has your journey as an artist been like? Have you benefited from rich and vibrant relationships with fellow artists? Or have you struggled to find your tribe of peers who you can collaborate and travel the journey with? My guest, Karen Offutt was kind enough to open up in our conversation about the impact that her fellow artists have had on her, struggles she’s endured along the way, how she’s navigated relationships with galleries, how parenthood has impacted her art career, and much more! I can’t wait for you to hear from Karen’s dynamic perspective! Finding your tribe and learning from fellow artists. Can you think back to that moment when you realized that you found your tribe? What was it like once you felt like you belonged among your fellow artists? My guest, Karen Offutt described for me the moment when she finally found a community of fellow artists and experienced a challenging and enriching environment. Before she found a community to “Belong” to, she struggled with expanding her skills and never really felt sure in her journey as an artist. Once she found her tribe, everything changed for Karen. Through the highs and lows that many artists struggle with, Karen is thankful for her fellow artists who have been there with her, every step of the way. What can you learn from Karen’s story? Early challenges with galleries and finding the “Right one.” What has been your experience connecting with and featuring your artwork in galleries? If you are anything like most artist’s I’ve spoken with, you’ve had your fair share of challenges and successes. Figurative artist, Karen Offutt experienced some difficulties early on as she tried to navigate her way through interacting with galleries that wanted to feature her paintings. She looks back at those early opportunities with gratitude due to the positive experiences she had before some of the more negative ones that came along. A big takeaway from Karen’s story and a maxim that I often repeat when it comes to good galleries is to cherish them and treat them like gold because they can be hard to come by! Navigating the ups and downs of parenthood and life as an artist. Trying to figure out life and balancing your art career and parenthood can be extremely difficult. I’ve had the privilege to speak with many artists, both fathers and mothers who have told their story and how challenging this balancing act can be. I believe there are some really helpful lessons to be learned by taking the time to hear from our fellow artists who navigate this path with grace and endurance. Karen Offutt took the time to describe her journey and unique challenges that she’s faced along the way as a parent. I hope you feel as inspired as I was by the tenacity and passion that Karen exudes for both her family and her artwork. For the love of figure painting. What do you love the most about the type of artwork you create? Is it the landscapes that draw you in and make your imagination come to life? Or maybe it’s the abstract colors and shapes that spark your creative pursuits. For Karen Offutt, it’s the idea of figures coming out of her paintings and the various ways she is able to play with different images that excites and animates her as she approaches her canvas. Karen was kind enough to describe her process and her deep love and passion for figurative artwork in our conversation. I know artists like you will get a lot of enjoyment out of the way she talks about her process and her creative journey. Make sure to check out images of Karen’s artwork located at the end of this post! Outline of This Episode <ul> <li>[0:50] I introduce my guest, Karen Offutt.</li> <li>[3:00] How Karen got started as an artist.</li> <li>[8:30] When did Karen get the instruction that she needed?</li> <li>[15:00] Karen talks about how she learned to loosen up with her painting.</li> <li>[17:00] How did Karen start to get her work in galleries?</li> <li>[21:00] Challenges Karen faced working with different galleries.</li> <li>[23:30] Karen talks about her children and how parenthood has impacted her career.</li> <li>[36:00] What is Karen’s process? How does she spend her studio time?</li> <li>[40:00] How does Karen choose her models?</li> <li>[43:00] What is it that makes Karen so drawn to figurative painting?</li> <li>[45:00] Karen’s pride in her work.</li> <li>[47:30] The goal to put more time in the studio.</li> </ul> Other artists mentioned on this episode <ul> <li><a href="http://www.greggkreutz.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Gregg Kreutz</a></li> <li><a href="http://treesplace.com/artists/details/auto_replace2" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Kim English</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.ronhicks.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Ron Hicks</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.quangho.com/Home.html" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Quang Ho</a></li> <li><a href="http://davidleffel.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">David Leffel</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Singer_Sargent" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">John Singer Sargent</a></li> </ul> Resources Mentioned on this episode <ul> <li><a href="http://www.karenoffutt.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.karenoffutt.com/</a></li> <li><a href="http://abendgallery.com/artist/?id=49872&amp;artist=Karen_Offutt/#" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Abend Gallery</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.jackmeiergallery.com/karen-offutt" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Jack Meier Gallery</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.principlegallery.com/charleston/artists-page?field_artist_target_id=5336&amp;nid=5336" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Principle Gallery in Charleston South Carolina</a></li> <li><a href="https://austintexas.gov/jcbgallery" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Group Show Refigured: Radical Realism</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.atelierdojo.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.atelierdojo.com/</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.austinartclasses.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Austin Fine Art Classes</a></li> </ul> Connect With Antrese <ul> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/savvypainter/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">On Facebook</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/savvypainter/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">On Pinterest</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/antresewood/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">On Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/SavvyPainter" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">On Twitter</a></li> </ul>

Enriching Relationships with Fellow Artists, with Karen Offutt