Helen Karol was born in Philadelphia, PA and began drawing around the age of 6. In high school she attended Moore College of Art on Saturdays. After graduation from High School, she furthered her art education at University of the Arts, evening division, while working full time. Helen has always been involved in some form of art but presently she is able to pursue her passion on a steady basis.
Helen enjoys painting a wide variety of subjects. From commissioned hand painted, photographic quality portraits, landscapes and wildlife to abstract art and 3D Archery Targets. Her finished pieces lend themselves to free-form shapes, incorporating metal or hand crafting barn wood for the frames.
When asked her view of art:
"I feel Art is something that is a unique, personal connection. The frame and actual finished shape of the piece should lend them-selves to completing the visual communication and not just a structure to accommodate a hook on the wall.
My art is an expression of something that I feel very passionate about, therefore rules of conformity are not only obsolete but also stifles creativity."
Helen enjoys painting a wide variety of subjects. From commissioned hand painted, photographic quality portraits, landscapes and wildlife to abstract art and 3D Archery Targets. Her finished pieces lend themselves to free-form shapes, incorporating metal or hand crafting barn wood for the frames.
When asked her view of art:
"I feel Art is something that is a unique, personal connection. The frame and actual finished shape of the piece should lend them-selves to completing the visual communication and not just a structure to accommodate a hook on the wall.
My art is an expression of something that I feel very passionate about, therefore rules of conformity are not only obsolete but also stifles creativity."
Membership:
The Salem County Art League
Gloucester County Art League
National Association of Professional Women
Exhibited at:
Gallery 50, Bridgeton, NJ
Galleria Deptford, Deptford, NJ
Jade Art Gallery, Richland, WA
and various 'arts in the park' venues.
Mullica Hill Art Center, Mullica Hill, NJ
Priya Art Gallery, Woodstown, NJ
Friends Village Lobby, Woodstown, NJ
Awards:
1st Place Salem County (Acrylic) 2011
Honorable Mention NJ State, Professional (Acrylic) 2011
1st Place Professional, Salem County (Acrylic) 2012
1st Place & 'Best of Show' Professional, Salem County Fair 2012
3rd Place NJ State, Professional (Acrylic) 2012
1st Place Professional, Salem County (Acrylic) 2013
1st Place Professional, Salem County (Acrylic) 2014
Best of Show, Salem County 2014
The Salem County Art League
Gloucester County Art League
National Association of Professional Women
Exhibited at:
Gallery 50, Bridgeton, NJ
Galleria Deptford, Deptford, NJ
Jade Art Gallery, Richland, WA
and various 'arts in the park' venues.
Mullica Hill Art Center, Mullica Hill, NJ
Priya Art Gallery, Woodstown, NJ
Friends Village Lobby, Woodstown, NJ
Awards:
1st Place Salem County (Acrylic) 2011
Honorable Mention NJ State, Professional (Acrylic) 2011
1st Place Professional, Salem County (Acrylic) 2012
1st Place & 'Best of Show' Professional, Salem County Fair 2012
3rd Place NJ State, Professional (Acrylic) 2012
1st Place Professional, Salem County (Acrylic) 2013
1st Place Professional, Salem County (Acrylic) 2014
Best of Show, Salem County 2014
