An Isle of Wight artist whose paintings can been found across Europe has chosen Mountbatten Hospice as the next venue to exhibit her work.
Karen Taggart says it is her way of giving something back after being made to feel so welcome as a patient at the hospice charity. All proceeds from paintings sold at the exhibition will go to Mountbatten Isle of Wight.
Karen moved to the Isle of Wight 20 years ago and says she has been greatly inspired by the “ever-changing light and beauty of its countryside”.
Her exhibition is called ‘It’s Been a Pleasure,’ because painting has been one of the great pleasures of Karen’s life. She says this might be the last exhibition of her work.
Among the mixed media and watercolour works are ‘Autumn Riches’, ‘Towards Freshwater’ and ‘Birches Shimmering’, which all capture the atmosphere of the Island’s nature and environment.
Karen said:
“People here have been very kind and helpful to me. It’s a way of saying thank you.”
Karen’s exhibition can be found at the Mountbatten Isle of Wight Art Gallery, near the John Cheverton Centre, off Halberry Lane in Newport, until 2nd January 2025.
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