Karlene Ryan

Karlene Kay Ryan is involved in creative expression as a studio artist, a freelance writer and an Interior Designer. Karlene has studied art academically as well as a continuum of private and workshop study.

Karlene expresses an inner spirit using oil, pastel, watercolor and mixed media to create an impressionistic design that invites the viewer to share her joy of the moment of life that is captured in an art form. This is a spiritual connection with all of God’s creation.

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Karlene's work may also be seen at:
Vonda’s Gift Gallery, Fresno, CA
Rollf’s Gallery, Fresno, CA
Lyonshead Gallery, Carmel Valley, CA

Exhibits:
CSUF ART SHOW 1998: Lyles Gallery
River Parkway 1999:2001:2002: 2004: 2006 Fresno City Hall
Celebrate Agriculture, 2001: Circle Gallery: Third Place
SWA, April, 2002, Honorable Mention,
ACA, April, 2002, Best of Show
ACA, FALL SHOW, Second Place Oil
Commission painting for St. Agnes Hospital Fundraiser: Theme as
Invitation, poster, and painting as donated auction item: 2002
ACA SPRING SHOW 2006: BEST OF SHOW

Karlene retains professional membership:
ACA: Alliance of California Artists
SWA: Society of Western Artists
PSWC: Pastel Society of the West Coast
Fresno Art’s Council

Karlene is a member of: Monterey Bay Plein Air Painters Association; Fresno Museum of Art; Monterey Museum of Art, and the Carmel Art Association