Karen Gruber Art

Blue Mountains based artist

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Less than a week till my #soloexhibition ‘Accept/Resist’ starts 😱 I would like to warmly invite you all to the opening event being held @platformgallery from 5:30pm on Friday 11th October. This is a milestone and big occasion for me and would be honored to share it with you 💕🌸 * * * #acceptorresist #accept #resist #bluemountainsgallery #bluemountainsartgallery #platformgallery #katoomba #katoombaart #localartist #fantasy #watercolour #karengruberart #whipitstudio #mandala #eventinvite #exhibitionopening https://www.instagram.com/p/B3Ns27sgFdn/?igshid=zcqksmgq8zr2

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Very excited to share the I will be at Etsy Made Local happening in the ever inspiring #normanlindsaygallery in November🌹🌸 I will have an array of #originalartworks and you can also expect #newrelease #gicleeprints following my exhibition opening 💫 This was a fantastic event last year and I am so so excited! Hope to see you there 💕 #Repost @bluemtnsmakers with @get_repost ・・・ The Etsy Made Local Blue Mountains Artisan Market is on for its 4th year! 🧡💛 Bringing you 60 unique, high quality & handmade businesses from the mountains, food stalls a facepainter and more. This market winds through the stunning heritage gardens of The Norman Lindsay Gallery. With space to picnic, enjoy the gardens and listen to tunes, attend a workshop & see the fun activities for children. This event is a great way to find all your Christmas gifts while supporting local businesses. . Shuttle Bus Service This year we will be running two accessible bus services from outside Springwood Station at half hour intervals, $2. Each way under 12s are free. . . . . . #etsyaustralia #etsymadelocal #etsymadelocalbluemtns #bluemtnsmakers #bluemountains #eml #etsymadelocalau #etsyevent https://www.instagram.com/p/B2lPf0GlUhD/?igshid=b4yme6ftaqbl

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The first of my works that I am sharing for "Accept/Resist" opening on the 11th October https://www.instagram.com/p/B2OGxQGH5ZC/?igshid=ysno083rnszx

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With a month until my first #soloexhibit at @platfomrgalleryco on the 11th-28th October I will be sharing each of my works and posts about the processes I had while creating them. I have learnt so much in my journey and am looking forward to sharing with you all. To start, here is my opening post exploring how the concept for "Accept/Resist" came into reality 💕Click here 👉 http://bit.ly/319IFsI * * * #acceptresistartexhibit #whipitstudio #karengruberart #platformgallery #bluemountainsart #bluemountainsartexhibit #bluemoutnainsartist#October #platformgallery #bpd #personalitydisorder #healingthroughart #selfdiscovery #creativejourney #selfdiscoverythroughart #watercolour https://www.instagram.com/p/B2LTPR8nqoW/?igshid=sj71stsm767m

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Activities and events of the last couple of weeks have made me realize that the time has come to separate my art and design from my dancing. I tried to keep them a little intermingled since my ‘Whipit’ project is really about growth and creative process, but it seems my projects have gone and outgrown Whipit. No matter how much I believe I am in control, my #creativejourney really has a life of its own. * * * So, to launch and invite you to follow my new performer page @queenielamer I could think of no better first post than this #purejoy moment inspired by @stonecoldfoxburlesque and @theredhotpinup 💕❤️💕 no plan, no choreo, just pure, messy, joyful #funwithfans and #tonesandi 🙌 come join me for the next leg of the journey. Queenie 💋xoxo https://www.instagram.com/p/B1Tq6GWArnz/?igshid=179gu0vrbpynl

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Tomorrow!!! Come join me for a beautiful day @thewestiesmarkets 💕 * * * #Repost @thewestiesmarkets with @get_repost ・・・ Another stunning Sydney day today. Long range forecast is looking just as good for our big birthday bash Sunday 18th in Emu Plains. See you there! - - - - #market #handmade #artisan #handmade #thewestiesmarket #craft #makersmarket #organic #fairtrade #community #shoplocal #supportlocal #local #ethical #shopping #crafters #emuplains #penrith #westernsydney #greaterwest #west https://www.instagram.com/p/B1QiqAzA97a/?igshid=e11rm45wxgw9

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I’ve have my nose to the grindstone so it’s been a while since I’ve shared some of my finished artworks. I promise, they are coming 💕In the mean time, here’s a donation piece I was able to squeeze in for a fundraising event being held in the central coast next week. If you would like to pay some kindness forward, or even start the pay it forward cycle, head to https://www.gofundme.com/f/unite-for-paul 🌸 even $5 can make a difference to someone’s world #mermaid #originalartwork #artistsoninstagram #watercolour #graphite #softpastel #fantasy https://www.instagram.com/p/B1Ky6iRAi4I/?igshid=jf6h1z65teyy

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New week, fresh starts, new experiences. This Saturday I’ll be part of a unique performance art piece “Taking Up Space” at @platformgalleryco in Katoomba. The rehearsals and group work leading up to this have been powerful and transformative, I have no doubt the evening will be too. There are limited spaces left and no tickets will be available on the door so if you are open to experiencing something new this weekend head to takingupspacekatoomba.eventbrite.com and use the code QUEENIE to receive a discount 💕 * * * #performanceart #feministperformanceart #feministart #takingupspace #ownyourspace #platformgallery #katoomba #whatsonkatoomba #newexperiences #getoutsideyourcomfortzone https://www.instagram.com/p/B1C-Wntgp_s/?igshid=17t9rv8cfn9f2

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New shirt #whodis 🌸 Excited to share I’m joining the @pinotandpicassokatoomba team and will be running sessions filled with paint, food, wine and good times 🙌 As a #selftaughtartist I really appreciate these open and lighthearted art sessions. It can be intimidating picking up a brush, especially in more formal art classes. Warm, welcoming and fun activities like this have been just the boost I’ve needed to take steps into my own creativity, I hope I can pay it forward here 😊 ✍️ * * * #comepaintwithme or one of our art loving team🎨 Head to @pinotandpicassokatoomba for links to book sessions. They fill up quick so if you see a painting you like, jump on it. #pinotandpicasso #newgig #payitforward #funtimes https://www.instagram.com/p/B1AmA-tgF4X/?igshid=1fr50cjsr8aok

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Night in after a day to regroup. The last few weeks have been filled with change and life shifts. Writing myself #loveletters to remind myself of how many times like this I have lived through and come out on top of in the past. #drawing #pencil #wip #accept/resist #whipitstudio #bluemountainsartexhibit #soloexhibition https://www.instagram.com/p/B0-iRSMg_la/?igshid=wcivvrgpc9e2

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Getting all #bewitched @soultraprevue last night with @stonecoldfoxburlesque 🦊😍 So grateful to have taken the stage for my first Sydney show with my foxes @misslolliwood & @delilahdemure 🥰 Also grateful that they took photos I could commandeer because I took none 😅 Big thanks Soultrap Review for making the joy possible and to mumma fox @theredhotpinup for all your support and for creating a killer act that I love and want to perform a hundred times over 💕 #sydneyburlesque #soultrapreview #stonecoldfoxburlesque #lolliwood #delilahdemure #queenielamer #burlesquelife #girlsquad #lovemyfoxes https://www.instagram.com/p/B09-031AW0n/?igshid=trf4llgr4vtz

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Taking a break from exhibition works to breathe and recharge. Using the time just make, enjoy and play a little ❤️😊 #mermaid #graphite #fantasy #creativejourney #downtime #whipitstudio https://www.instagram.com/p/B0xBWEpAxO8/?igshid=409xa5gru8th

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Told you there were good things coming 💋Pretty excited that I’ll be hitting the stage this Friday at #soultraprevue with the #stonecoldfoxburlesque troop ❤️💕😍 The lineup for this show is rather spectacular and I can’t wait! If you wanted tickets, tough cookies because they are all sold out 😢 So be sure to follow @stonecoldfoxburlesque and @soultraprevue so you don’t have to be disappointed ever again! #burlesque #sydneyburlesque #girlsquad #performerlife #creativelife #soldout https://www.instagram.com/p/B0u5zhOlBmW/?igshid=2fq59evewxot

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#sneakpeak of a few of the works I have been working on for my exhibit “Accept/Resist” @platformgalleryco in #Katoomba this October. Keep an eye out for dates and details. I’ll be sharing information about my processes and journey with each work on my #blog in the lead up ❤️#excitingtimes #artistexhibition #platformgallery #katoombagallery #creativelife #artisticjourney #bluemountainsart #artistsoninstagram #bluemountainsgalleries #watercolour #softpastel #pencil #comingsoon https://www.instagram.com/p/B0m1OugA2sh/?igshid=oqlduuy9fxau

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Back from my #socialmediabreak and ready to launch into so many things that I don’t know what to share first 🌸 I’ve had a marathon painting month. It has been an emotional process and I have learnt so much, both emotionally and technically. I can’t wait to share my journey and works with you all in the lead up to my exhibit in October. I also returned to the stage as Queenie La Mer, which proved particularly nerve wracking after a long break from performing. Lucky me, I am surrounded by some incredible and inspiring women who supported me through my #perfomanceanxiety along with amazing vibes and crowds @teslafestaus so my return was a blast (as I hope you can see in this photo!) I have upcoming performances and events that I’ll be sharing so keep an eye out 💕 And of course, I have market dates coming up, a few side projects in the works and some events for your calendar from some of my creative and amazing #girlsquad. Be ready to be inundated with good things 💕💕💕 * * * #artistsoninstagram #artistsofinstagram #burlesque #queeniamer #rockingsheep #teslafestaus #platformgallery #artistexhibition #watercolourartist #illustratorsoninstagram #bluemountains #whatsonbluemountains #whatsonwesternsydney #markets #artisanmarkets #upcomingevents #bluemountainsartists #bluemountainsperformer #creativelife #muchneededbreak #socialmediaisnotreallife https://www.instagram.com/p/B0mx90SgrSP/?igshid=8b1oxldf7zcs

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Mini break from my social media break for a good cause! From the 2nd-16th August @misslolliwood will be hosting a #silentauction to raise money for #legacyaustralia ❤️ There are some rather great goodies up for grabs, including a framed A4 archival print of my #whitewolf 🐺 Follow the links below to Miss Lolli Wood’s Auction Facebook event in support of our veterans and their families💕 * * * https://www.facebook.com/events/761765160892312/ https://www.instagram.com/p/B0BAvy8Aqk9/?igshid=1hggtry1dnjkj

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After some thought, I’ve decided that a #socialmediabreak is needed so I can recentre and poor some energy into creating. But before I leave, just a little shout out that you will find me performing @teslafestaus on the 27th and 28th July alongside @theredhotpinup and with @stonecoldfoxburlesque ❤️ Come along for what will be a great event and a some cheeky #burlesque fun! Event info below 👇 * * * Y’all know the drill- over July you can contact me through my website www.whipit.com.au! See you all in August 😊 * * * https://www.facebook.com/events/634866273613107/?event_time_id=634866280279773?ti=ia https://www.instagram.com/p/BzUyJ75lnmv/?igshid=bvyx5mvzl9n9