#karinjurick

It's with great sadness that I share the news of the unexpected passing of an incredible artist, generous soul and my friend, Karin Jurick, at age 59. Karin didn't start painting until later in her life and she was entirely self-taught. She started by selling her works on eBay in 2006 (where I found her) and made enough money to finally build herself the studio she always wanted. From there her work just got better and better. She and her companion of 30 years, Brett, even designed a special easel (Custom-Built Paint On AlterEasel ) that she sold to fellow artists. I began to collect her art when she first started selling it and was so impressed that I began blogging about her work way back in 2007. Over time she garnered a large following and soon after had gallery representation. It wasn't long before her work was out of my price range. I consider myself lucky enough to own six of her pieces. Only now I wish I'd bought so many more. But more than a talented artist, she was a very special and generous human being. Edgy, witty, funny and kind. Her podcasts, posts and tutorials inspired and helped tons of artists. Karin was also a huge dog-lover and surprised me with a portrait of my first dog, Abbey, when she passed away. The comments flooding her social media accounts are testament to the impact and influence Karin had on many. Not only did thousands of people enjoy and covet her work, but it's clear they loved her as well. I can't yet bring myself to write a tribute post, but I will. Rest in peace Karin. #RIPKarinJurick #karinjurick You can find her amazing art here at https://karinjurick.com/ZemArt/Welcome.html https://www.instagram.com/p/CQpWZrIhHUA/?utm_medium=tumblr

Ten years ago, I went to New York to take a painting workshop with Karin Jurick. This was before Instagram, when artists posted on their blogs, and I loved hers. The workshop was held right next to the Guggenheim. I still remember how free I felt, riding uptown on the subway in my painting clothes with my easel, to study with this painter I loved so much. It was honestly one of the happiest weeks of my life. I still paint from photographs I took that week. She’s the one who got me into painting on black gesso, something I still do today. Karin and I stayed in touch over the years, cheering each other on, and she built up an incredible body of work, which I encourage you to Google. I was inspired by her mugshot paintings, which she started as a way to get better at faces, and I did my own series of vintage gangster photos a few years back. She also invented a panel holder for easels and sold them through her website. I use mine all the time. Anyway, I opened Instagram just now to post a new painting, and instead I saw a post on her account @karinjurickarts that Karin died suddenly this week, at the age of 60. That seems to be all anyone knows. I’m absolutely gutted. It’s stunning and shocking to think of someone like Karin just—gone. There were so many paintings still to paint! Anyway, this first picture is the one I painted in her class, trying so hard to learn her style, and the second is her gorgeous work. There’s a video on YouTube of her painting this one, which I’ve watched about a million times. The third is one of my mugshots, followed by one of hers, and the last picture is her panel holder on my easel. I learned so much from her paintings and I will keep learning from them. Much love to Karin’s friends and family. #karinjurick (at Portland, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQjlmasn1ln/?utm_medium=tumblr

Domingo é dia de ir ao museu, nem que seja apenas nas pinturas de Karin Jurick. Mais obras desta americana que descobri esta semana. #karinjurick #inspiração #metalinguagem #oilpainting #museus

Bom dia! Você já ouviu falar em metalinguagem? É isto que artista americana Karin Jurick faz, quando pinta obras de arte em suas próprias obras de arte. Ela mostra pinturas conhecidas em suas pinturas. Muito bom. #karinjurick #inspiração #metalinguagem #oilpainting #obrasprimas