Karen Coulson

I started drawing again in 1999 after a break of about 16 years, since leaving Art College where I studied fashion and design. Due to other commitments my time for drawing was quite limited. However I have now left my job in order to concentrate on my art work.

I use mainly Caran D'ache Prismalo and Supra color pencils. At the moment I prefer to work on coloured mountboard. I love to draw animal portraits, both wild and domestic, and I undertake a lot of dog portrait commissions.

In 2004 I achieved signature status with the UKCPS. I also joined Marwell (zoo) art society , and have started to exhibit in their annual summer exhibitions.

In 2005 I was thrilled to sell my first "Marwell" picture, a grumpy looking tiger!

In spring 2005 I was delighted to win first prize at the Keswick "World of coloured pencil exhibition" with my picture "Longleat Lions".

In August 2005, I had my first solo exhibition at Hanger Farm Arts Centre, Southampton. It was hugely successful and I am planning to exhibit there again in 2006. I also plan to exhibit at Marwell and to enter the UKCPS exhibitions.

I also started a local members group of the UKCPS for south Hampshire, meeting every 6-8 weeks at either at my house in Romsey or in Waterlooville near Portsmouth. It is great fun, we have people of all abilities and we all exchange tips and ideas.

I welcome all enquiries regarding the local group or my artwork and I can be contacted at the address below.

Contact details:

Oakwood House,
Fairview Drive,
Romsey,
Hants SO51 7LQ.
Tel: 01794 512057