Karen Busch Holman’s watercolors have graced the covers of many publications and children’s book. Her attention to detail makes the subject matter literally pop off the page. Her work has been juried into may national exhibitions and galleries.
A little bit about Karen…….
Karen Busch Holman, brings you a lifetime of experience to make sure your creations turn out great. As a children’s book illustrator for 16 years, Karen has developed a teaching technique from her school visits that really works. She has an unusual amount of patience to help even the novice create a beautiful painting. After teaching at a Paint and Sip franchise, Karen realized she wanted to create her own paintings and atmosphere to work with the individual needs of New Hampshire. She can offer you assistance in just about any form of art you would like! As a former architect and graphic designer, Karen’s multi faceted career brings a level of experience not found in many. With this experience comes a depth of knowledge to assist both adults and children to learn and grow as artists. She has created an art studio has all the comforts of home yet adds a creative touch to inspire people to achieve a level of art beyond their dreams! She is hoping to take the Paint Night concept to the next level. She also teaches private lessons to adults and children, keeping all lessons age and level appropriate so that all can gain confidence in their drawing and painting skills. As a motivational educator, Karen encourages students to work beyond their level to achieve a greater satisfaction.
Publications Designed and/or illustrated
The Wisdom of Small Farms, by John Carroll
Conserving the Family Farm, a UNH publication
Pastures of Plenty, by John Carroll
Preserving Old Barns, by John Porter
Dairy Book, by John Porter
Landscaping at the Water’s Edge, by Various Authors with UNH Cooperative Extension
Children’s Books Illustrated 2001-2017
The Mighty Mastiff of the Mayflower, by Peter Arenstam
G is for Granite, A New Hampshire Alphabet, by Marie Harris
Primary Number, A New Hampshire Counting Book, by Marie Harris
Mitt The Michigan mouse, by Kathy-jo Wargin
Minn from Minnesota, by Kathy-jo Wargin
Mitt and Mitt at the Wisconsin Cheese Jamboree, by Kathy-jo Wargin
Mitt and Minn’s Illinois Adventure, by Kathy-jo Wargin
Nicholas, A Massachusetts Tale, by Peter Arenstam
Nicholas, A Maine Tale, by Peter Arenstam
Nicholas, A New Hampshire Tale, by Peter Arenstam
Nicholas, A Vermont Tale, by Peter Arenstam
P is for Passport, by David Scillian - Illustrated the letter “E”
Miscellaneous Commissions
Children’s Museum of New Hampshire, Dover, NH, Wall and Ceilings Murals for the Primary Place space
Illustrations for the New Hampshire Folk Art Website
Coin Design for a limited edition silver coin for Concord, NH
Awards, Exhibitions, Grants, Memberships
National award for design and content of Preserving Old barns, By John Porter
New England Watercolor Society Juried Exhibition, Duxbury, Massachusetts - 2009
Artwork selected for the New Hampshire Heirloom Birth Certificate - 2003
Solo Exhibition - New Hampton School, New Hampton, NH - 1999
Northeast Watercolor Society National Juried Exhibition - 1991
New Jersey Watercolor Society Juried Exhibition - 1991
National Design Student Grant Fellowship
Found Foundation grant for excellence in studio art
Member of the New Hampshire Art Association
NH Art Association Juried Exhibition - 1997, 2016
National Equine Academy Juried Exhibition, Kentucky - 2015
New Jersey Equine Academy Juried Exhibition, Basking Ridge, NJ - 2016
Northeast Watercolor Society Juried Exhibition - 1991
Garden State Watercolor Society Juried Exhibition - 1992
Education
BFA Design University of Massachusetts at Amherst, Amherst, Massachusetts
Visiting Illustrator to Elementary Schools & Art Teacher
I have lectured on illustrating books to audiences ranging from 25-500.
I have taught art to more than 15,000 students over the past 16 years doing my school visits as a children’s book illustrator.
Guest lecturer at Colby Sawyer College
Guest lecturer at St. Paul’s School in Concord, NH
Come and see some of Karen’s fine art at The Christmas Dove in Barrington, NH or call or email for an appointment to view in her home gallery
603-948-7203
All paintings and illustrations are ©karen busch holman 2019
Karen Busch Holman
603-948-7203
karen@karenbuschholman.com