Over the past four weeks, I’ve spent a lot of time surfing the net looking for painting reference – particularly palette knife work. In my search, I found several painters who “paint daily,” which gave me the encouragement I needed to look closer at each artist’s style and learn from observation. One in particular, I believe, is worthy of closer review. Karin Jurick is such a painter.

Jurick was recently (as in the Feburary 2009 edition) featured in American Artist Magazine. Several of her paintings depict people pondering great works of art in art museums. Her style is … well … very interesting. The bold use of color from a palette of near 50 colors makes her work appear to photographic. I like her work because it’s approachable, unique and vibrant.

Visit her website and view her work – you’ll be glad you did. Karin Jurick