About Kariba
Words from the Artist
Growing up, I always observed nature and quietly interacted. When given a pencil, crayon, or any art supplies, I was very happy to sit and create whatever came to mind. I remember practicing shapes, shadows, and feeling great joy when finishing a project.
Through the years, Art has been a respite, a quiet place that I can escape to. But, when socializing, I enjoy going to appreciate art and listen to live music. I enjoy all forms of creation and have a hard time pinning myself down to one craft. I like the concept of a renaissance person who masters many skills over time through learning and improving.
I like mixing palette colors directly on my canvas. When the colors on the canvas are becoming more that their individual colors, they do not disappear into another color, they stand out and accentuate the other colors at the same time. I like to compare this with people. We can be that to each other. We are not so separate in our uniqueness.
Art, music, and stories bring people together. Cultures mix, smiles are shared, synchronicities occur and friends are made. Join me on this journey as we build knowledge, experience and friendships through shared creative experiences.
Studio, Teaching, Learning
Oil paintings, acrylic paintings, pastel drawings, pencil drawings, crochet textiles, sculpting, mixed media, sewing, photography, singing, song writing, stories and more.
Biography
1981 - 1988 - LEARNING - Private lessons with Giesla Dawey learning pastels and oil painting techniques
1986 - 1990 - LEARNING - High School Classes learning drawing, photography, printmaking, silk-screening techniques
1988 - Summer - LEARNING - Pasadena Art Center - Graphic Design Course
1989 - Summer - LEARNING - College Stained Glass Courses
1990 - 1994 - LEARNING Explorations in stained glass, acrylic paint, copper work, oil painting, and textiles
1997 - 2000 - SERVICE - Business Graphic Design and Marketing
1999 - 2004 - TEACHING - Preschool Co-Op Participant & Educator
2002 - 2003 - TEACHING - Child Development & Art Classes
2001 - 2003 - DISPLAY - Camarillo Art Walk Participant
2003 - 2005 - TEACHING - Private lessons
2003 - 2007 - TEACHING - Camarillo Parks and Recreation
2008 - 2014 - SERVICE - Freelance small business marketing
2008 - 2009 - LEARNING - Painting a day challenge (oil painting)
2011 - 2013 - SERVICE - Ecommerce Platform support
2012 - 2014 - SERVICE - Writing graduate curriculum on Web Design & Development
2014 - 2018 - SERVICE - Web Design & Development private company
2018 - 2019 - DISPLAY Chocolate and Art - Los Angeles
2018 - NOW - SERVICE - Digital Experience Manager for National Veterinary Associates
2023 - 2024 - SERVICE - Organize plein-air outings
2024 - DEC. - DISPLAY - ‘Here and Now’ show at Pacific + Main
2024 - NOW - DISPLAY - Studio 3 in mid-town Ventura
2024 - NOW - TEACHING - Semi-private lessons in-studio