Karine M Swenson
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"The Turquoise Trail." Encaustic on Birch, 30 x 24 inches. ©2021 Karine M. Swenson. Available.
"Blueberry Lemonade." Encaustic on Birch, 24 x 30 inches. ©2021 Karine M. Swenson. Available through Aurelia Gallery Fine Art.
"River Walk." Encaustic on Birch, 30 x 40 inches. ©2021 Karine M. Swenson. Available through Aurelia Gallery.
"Maybe I was Dreaming of Spring." Encaustic on Birch, 16 x 20 inches. ©2021 Karine M. Swenson. Available.
"Pointed Remarks." Encaustic on Birch, 10 x 10 inches. ©2021 Karine M. Swenson. Available.
"Seven of Yellow." Encaustic on Birch, 12 x 12 inches. ©2021 Karine M. Swenson. Available.
"Looking Brighter." Encaustic on Birch Panel, 18 x 18 inches. ©K. Swenson 2018
"Pink is a Protest Color." Encaustic on Birch Panel, 18 x 18 inches. ©K. Swenson 2018. SOLD
"Red Tile Floor." Encaustic on Birch Panel, 12 x 12 inches. ©K. Swenson 2018. SOLD
"Verditer." Encaustic on Birch Panel, 10 x 10 inches. ©K. Swenson 2018. SOLD
"Dream of Summer Rain." Encaustic on Birch Panel, 12 x 12 inches. ©2021 Karine M. Swenson. SOLD
"Blue Bias." Encaustic on Birch, 12 x 12 inches. ©K. Swenson 2018. SOLD
"Five Moons." Encaustic on Birch Panel, 36 x 36 inches. ©2021 Karine M. Swenson. SOLD
"The Lights Will Guide You." Encaustic on Birch Panel, 12 x 12 inches. ©2021 Karine M. Swenson. SOLD
"Santa Fe Leanings." Encaustic on Birch, 18 x 18 inches. ©2021 Karine M. Swenson. Available
"Spring's Temple." Encaustic on Birch, 30 x 24 inches. ©2021 Karine M. Swenson. SOLD
"Sun and Rain." Encaustic on Birch, 12 x 12 inches. ©2021 Karine M. Swenson. SOLD
"The Search for Sumptuousness." Encaustic on Birch, 12 x 12 inches. ©2021 Karine M. Swenson. SOLD
"Desert Green." Encaustic on Birch, 10 x 10 inches. ©2021 Karine M. Swenson. SOLD
"How Things Sit." Encaustic on Birch, 18 x 18 inches. ©2021 Karine M. Swenson. SOLD
"Joie de Vivre." Encaustic on Birch, 10 x 10 inches. ©2021 Karine M. Swenson. SOLD
​Have you ever ridden on a train? Listened to your heart beating? Life has a rhythm - a continuous beat. The brushstrokes in these paintings are a mirror of that rhythm. Sometimes, it beats faster, sometimes slower, but it is ever present. The vertical and horizontal strokes of the color- loaded brush remind us of the comfort that can be found in the pulse of life – not just the beat of a heart, but also the repetition of daily tasks. Over and over we do many of the same things every day. Our routines can bring us comfort and even beauty, when they knit together to form the fabric of existence. The play of opaque and translucent color is one of the things that makes encaustic the perfect medium for this series of paintings. We all seek control or order, but imperfections must be embraced. Life is full of unexpected things. The colors are inspired by the rich cultures of New Mexico – from the turquoise, rugs and beaded jewelry of the native tribes to the colorful costumes of the Mexican Folk dancers. 
All images ©2025 Karine Swenson          51 Little Bluestem, Santa Fe, NM 87508           [email protected]          505-557-5503
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