Karen Folgner Show Notes
Summary
In this episode of The Artist Stoop, Jillian Zepeda interviews painter Karen Folgner, who shares her artistic journey influenced by abstract expressionism and the female form. Karen discusses her evolution as an artist, the importance of community and validation, and her unique approach to the impasto technique. She emphasizes the significance of playfulness in art and the balance between authenticity and commercial success in the art world, particularly in the Bay Area.
Website: https://www.artbyklfolgner.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/klfolgnerstudio/
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Karen Fulgner's Artistic Journey
06:18 The Evolution of Artistic Style
12:49 The Importance of Community and Validation
20:33 Exploring the Impasto Technique
28:51 The Playfulness in Art
35:30 Navigating the Art World in the Bay Area
39:12 The Balance of Authenticity and Commercial Success