Karla Rae Studios
These paintings "Italian Fields" above, and "Sunflowers" to the left, are part of my Tuscan Color series.  Vibrant, acrylic Paintings on museum gallery boards, they are cheerful and inspiring to brighten your days. Just click on "gallery" at the top of this page to see my latest paintings.

I am also working on some wonderful fruit on the vine paintings, like the "Two Pears" shown below.









Karla Rae Studios

        2014 Karla Rae Studios - Shows and Events Schedule
(Shows and events in color are upcoming, and those in gray are past shows. I will be doing very few shows this year, mostly painting in the Studio, and getting caught up on commissioned work :
















June 16th, 9am to 3pm, 18th Annual Artists Garage Sale, 2921 Hoyt Ave. Everett WA.  Free admission, free parking, alm

WHAT'S HAPPENING NOW:
Art Escape April 3rd, live painting demonstration and Art Walk. Visit me at the Skagit Running Co. @1st and Kinkaid 5-8pm for yummy appetizers and fun painting red tulips !

Skagit Valley Hospital Internal Medicine: Now showing the Tuscan Color Series Paintings.  See some of my most uplifting paintings - in COLOR!

Voted Featured Artist by Skagit Artists Together. See some of my latest work at the website: www.skagitartiststogether.com and meet some very talented Artists from the Skagit Valley.


WHAT'S NEXT:
Mount Vernon Tulip Festival Street Fair: April 25th, 26th, 27th - Downtown Mount Vernon, visit me at BOOTH #80 on 1st, or the website for more information: www.tulipfestival.org .

Skagit Artists Together Studio Tour: July 19th & 20 2014.  Visit me in the Studio and see where I paint and what's new on my easil!  We will have some special items just for our Tour Guests, and special pricing! Bring your friends and family, enjoy some refreshments, and sit under the red umbrellas!

Edmonds Arts Festival: June 14th, 15th and 16th - 10am to 8 PM, Edmonds WA.

Shoreline Arts Festival: June 29rd and 30th: The Festival runs 10-6 on Saturday and 10-5 on Sunday. The Shoreline Center is located at 18560 1st Ave NE.,Shoreline WA:. http://shorelinearts.net/Shoreline-Arts-Festival/artist-marketplace.html     Artists' in action, great music, and food!

Mukilteo Waterfront Arts Festival: August 3rd, Mukilteo Beach 11-6. This show gets better every year.  Stroll along the waterfront, eat some fresh seasood, and have fun!
www.mukilteoarts.org  All booth fees go to local art scholarships!

Mukilteo Farmers Market: Join me at the Beach EVERY Wednesday, from 3:00pm until 7:00pm.  Just follow the signs to Lighthouse park!

Bellevue 6th Street Fair - July 26, 27th 28th, 6th Street Bellevue WA .  Open 10 am- 8:00pm.


August 1st through the 31st, Solo Show @ the Red Cup Cafe, 619 4th Street Mukilteo WA. I'm showing my newest "Dancing Poppies" painting & some hot new coffee mugs!  Come by for a fresh pastry, great live music on Wednesdays 6-8pm, and of course for the VIEW!!!


Fresh Paint! August 18th and 19th 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Right on the Marinan Mukilteo Lighthouse Festival: Friday Sept. 6th: Juried Artist Booths 3:00 PM -  7:00 PM Mukilteo Lighthouse Park
-Saturday Sept. 7th: Juried Artist Booths 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM Mukilteo Lighthouse Pk.
-Sunday Sept. 8th: Juried Artist Booths 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Mukilteo Lighthouse Park
www.mukilteolighthousefestival.com

Salmon Days: October 5th and 6th 10:00 am to 6:00pm, Issaquah WA

November 2rd  Holiday Art Market from 10 am to 4pm@ the Rosehill Community Center, 304 Lincoln Ave, Mukilteo,WA.98275. Quality gifts made by professional artists in Western Washington.  www.mukilteoartsguild.org




You may purchase any of my paintings or prints by calling  the studio, or sending me an email: www.karlamatista@msn.com   As a professional artist,  I enjoy helping you  select the perfect piece of artwork for your home or business, or for a very special gift. It is always a joy and a highlight of my day to hear from you, so please do call with any questions.  I look forward to working with you in 2014!
Best regards,  Karla Rae Matista to ad
Click here to add te            xt.Welcome!
Thank you for your interest in my work, and for visiting my site :)  As many of you know we have moved to Mount Vernon WA!  The new Art Studio is wonderful, and open to visitors by appointment.  The Tulips are in bloom here in the Skagit Valley! Please give me a call and come by to see what's new, or visit me at one of my shows listed below.
   STUDIO PHONE: 425-330-0384
Services:    Original Paintings
Private Commissions
Private and Group Lessons
Prints and Canvas Giclee's
Cards and Gifts
Framing and Installations

           Bellevue 6th Street Fair                       Mukilteo Waterfront Arts Festival                 What A Fun Bunch of Artists!