Karen S Thompson Artist

Under 50 miles free, for a fee over 50 miles. The copyright remains the property of the artist. I do not give permission for the use any images of my work for personal profit. If you would like to use an image, please ask. Karen Thompson was born in Hull in 1959 and spent her childhood in Peterlee. Karen has worked abroad and lived in New Zealand for almost 20 years, but moved back to the north ea

09/08/2024

Penshaw Monument, Winter Sunset.
Just finished.

Photos from Changes Gallery & Gifts's post

09/08/2024

20/07/2024

I reworked this painting this morning. It had been sitting around for a very long time because I wasn't happy with it.
It was inspired by my walks through a forest in winter in France. Heavenly and ethereal. Sometimes I had to walk through at night and it was so peaceful.
This canvas used to be a portrait of Barry. He asked for his portrait to be of a very particular style. When I asked why he wanted this particular style he just said 'Because I can."
Unfortunately Barry passed away and his daughters asked me if I would like the canvas back.
So with apologies, Barry, you were painted over. I hope you don't mind.
I've put the portrait in the comments.

18/07/2024

Seaham lighthouse, on one of the days that swimming wasn't possible on The Slope.

Photos from Karen S Thompson Artist's post

13/07/2024

4 days away with my wonderful adult children
Camping in the Lake District.
Can't take my oils with me but I'm using a lovely little watercolor box that my mum bought me decades ago.
Just painted the view from the tent on a rainy day. We have had two beautiful days of sunshine.

04/07/2024

It's only taken me about 8 years, but 'The Seasons' are finally finished.
Just waiting for the paint to dry then I'll take them to be framed.
Do you have a favourite?

18/06/2024

The roses are just coming out in the garden, so about time to start them on the canvas.
Accompanied by Milly's Song.

05/06/2024

Just a few paintings from the last 20 years, and some from even further back in time, accompanied by a waltz that I wrote for my mum and dad.

02/06/2024

Excited to hear "Looming" is off to its new home.

30/05/2024

I've had many, many lovely reactions to my posts in the last month. Thank you to everyone for all your support. 🙏🤗🎉

27/05/2024

🎉 Facebook recognised me as a top rising creator this week!

26/05/2024

Here it is. 'Something green'.
It really needs a proper title. 🤔
Original music. 'Paris'.

22/05/2024

Another 30 minute miniature based on my Storm Arwin wave, accompanied by my cover of Passacaglia (Handel/Halvorsen).
Tomorrow I've been challenged to do something 'green'.

21/05/2024

Some more flowers blooming.
Still quite a bit to finish.

02/05/2024

Quite a long session today.
Some details in .

30/04/2024

I haven't had a lot of time but another step forward.

(Edit.
All the content on this video was created by me. )

14/03/2024

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21/02/2024

Slowly, slowly, slowly. When the weather is not good outside it's great to stay inside and paint. Time to count my blessings.
Summer won't be far away. Mellow days.
Original music 'Everything To Me'.

17/02/2024

Been a bit busy lately but had some time to do some painting today.
The leaves are going to take a while, but summer is definitely coming. There'll be roses and bluebells.
Original music 'Unseen'

07/02/2024

A lovely visit to Changes Gallery & Gifts today. Delivered six new paintings.
Elements ----Earth, Air, Fire and Water.
Roker Pier in Storm Arwin.
Looming. ---- A storm coming across the North Sea.

15/08/2023

More paintings varnished and ready to go to the framers. Thank goodness the rain has stopped.

09/07/2023

Thank you Iain Hall.
I've taken up the challenge.
Delayed start because some 'real' work had to happen. 🙄. First layer .
Tyne Bridge.

Karen S Thompson Artist I take commissions for illustrations, fantasy, portraits, land, sea and skyscapes.

10/06/2023

A little bit smaller this time.
Not sure what it will be yet. 🤔
Any requests or suggestions?
🤗

03/06/2023

Thank you for all the lovely reactions to my last piece of work it has been quite overwhelming.
I really appreciate all your support.🙏🤗🎉

17/05/2023

Finished.
Oil and canvas.
I don't know what it is about painting the sea but it's very very therapeutic.

Karen S Thompson Artist I take commissions for illustrations, fantasy, portraits, land, sea and skyscapes.

16/05/2023

From the beginning. About halfway now......

29/04/2023

Tidied up and cleaned up and ready to start something new.
🤔

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I was born in Yorkshire, England and grew up in County Durham. I was given my first oil paints by my Dad when I was nine yrs old.
While at school I read “Jonathan Livingston Seagull”, by Richard Bach, which inspired the seagull and sky paintings. My hope was to reflect the power, solitude and freedom expressed in the book. I had my first exhibition at seventeen. I studied an Art foundation course in London where I was also inspired by the work of artist William Turner and the radiance in his paintings, before completing my B.Ed. in Durham.

Since then I have done many different jobs, including a swimming pool attendant, a print assistant, a ski instructor and a foster parent but mainly have spent my life teaching. For more than 30 years I have been an ESOL teacher, teaching English to refugees, foreign inmates in a prison and now Gurkha recruits for the British Army. During all this time I have always tried to keep painting while also bringing up two wonderful children.

While living in New Zealand I was lucky enough to be “discovered” and was asked to show work in the week long Mazda ArtWorks Exhibitions held in the Hilton in Auckland. I was also lucky enough to be one of the artists in residence for several of these events. These occasions were something I really looked forward to. After living in New Zealand for nearly twenty years I returned to the UK and now work from home in County Durham, England. I have many paintings in collections from Asia, Australia and New Zealand, the USA and the UK.