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Artist in Residence] Karen Brown


Artist in Residence] Karen Brown

02

Feb

Join us in welcoming Karen Brown, our first Artist in Residence in the Creative Studio for 2026! 

Based in Albury, Karen finds inspiration in the ordinary, the obvious and the overlooked. Her highly detailed, realistic artworks invite viewers to pause and appreciate the intricate textures and colours of everyday objects - both natural and man-made. 

While Karen paints in acrylics, her true passion lies in drawing. Using graphite pencils, fine liners and coloured pencils, she creates works that appear almost photographic, encouraging a closer look at the world around us. 

In recent years, Karen has expanded her practice to include workshops and private tutoring, sharing her expertise in coloured pencil, graphite and ink stippling techniques. Her mission is to elevate the perception of coloured pencils within the arts community and beyond. 

Open Studio sessions: 

Step Inside the Studio with Karen Brown 

Join Karen during her Hyphen Creative Studio Residency for special Open Studio sessions.  

Discover her process up close, as she brings everyday details to life through stunning graphite and coloured pencil works. Chat with Karen, explore her techniques and gain insight into the art of turning the ordinary into extraordinary. 

  • Saturday, February 7 – 10am to 3pm 
  • Sunday, February 15 – 10am to 3pm 
  • Saturday, March 7 – 10am to 3pm 
  • Sunday, March 29 – 10am to 3pm 

Drop in, be inspired and see creativity in action! 

Details
Starts:
Monday, 2 Feb 2026 @12:00AM
Ends:
Sunday, 29 Mar 2026 @11:59PM
Location:
Creative Studio
Enquiries:
02 6022 9330 or [email protected]

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