Karen Blake
Karen Blake’s landscapes are rooted in the west coast of Scotland. She draws, paints, creates books and makes interventions in the landscape.
The works explore the factors that animate a place – people, the elements, water, geology, flora and fauna, as well as time and memory. She is drawn to the sea, its storms and calms and destruction; the flights of birds, their presences and absences.
Her current work is inspired by the man-made structures at old halibut fish farm on the island of Gigha.
Cards and prints of artwork for sale
Accepts credit cards
Tea, coffee and cake
Uneven surfaces
During Artmap Argyll I am exhibiting in my studio with well-known local artist, Karen Beauchamp.
At other times of the year, please call my mobile if you would like to arrange to visit. 07768647298.
Please contact Karen Beauchamp to visit her studio.
Directions: DO NOT RELY ON GOOGLE MAPS
From Tarbert, head south for 12 miles on the A83.
South Lodge, Ronachan is a mile and a quarter south of Clachan.
Take the third road on the right after the sign ending the Clachan 40 mph speed limit.
Just over a mile on, as you come down the hill with the sea and bay visible on the right, you will see the coned tower of South Lodge. Slow down to turn right as it is a sharpish turn.
The studio, known as the Midden, will be signed. If you miss the turning, please continue 60m, then turn in the public car park on the right.
PARKING: If possible, please leave your car in this car park to avoid any congestion at South Lodge. From it you can access the shore and views of the seals that often lounge on the rocks.
Buses: (926) will stop at Ronachan South Lodge. Be sure the driver knows that you want the South entrance (not the North entrance) to Ronachan.