NEW BLOG AND SITE

Dear readers, whom I've neglected for some long months. I'm in the process of changing the scope of my artistic vision. For now, my site looks not too unlike the familiar face of karenhagen.com. Look for some more dramatic changes in the coming months, along with all new all different work.

Love,
Eero (the artist formerly known as Karen Hagen)
further explanation in the first post of the new blog...

New News: www.eerohagen.com/theadventuresof.html

New Site: www.eerohagen.com (Under Construction)

All Hands On Deck

If it was my home | digital. 15in  x 19in, $100

This Friday The Autumn Society of Philadelphia invites you to Chapterhouse Cafe and Gallery for a showing of maritime art from selected group members.

Opening reception

Friday July 9th 2010 7:00 PM - 10:PM

Chapterhouse Cafe and Art Gallery

620 South 9th Street (between south and Bainbridge)

Phialdelphia, PA

917.737.5055

One of the great relationships of human existence has been the timeless waltz of mankind and the sea. This relationship and dance was no doubt born out of man's need for exploration and adventure with our planet earth's largest arena.  Man has traveled it in search of foreign lands, hunted it for resources and gotten lost in its vast unknowns.  Regardless of the time period or situation the sea has provided and has continued to fascinate its seekers. Throughout these interactions the artist has been close at hand.  Acting as witness, documenter, megaphone and author to these timeless endeavors.

In July 2010, in America's birthplace of Philadelphia, 30 emerging young artist of diverse skill sets have enlisted their services in riding the waves of discovery in effort to provide new additions of pictures to provide visual dialogs of mankind's fascination with the sea.

words. Matt Cavanaugh

artists

Julianna Lose
Peter Wonsowski
Joseph Game
Anthony Pedro
Kate Collins
Paul Palcko
April Milburn
Danielle Rizzolo
Alex Eckman-Lawn
Eric Braddock
Maryann Held
Pedro Delgado
Karen Hagen
Raymond Chase
Mike Wohlberg
Sam Heimer
Eamon Dougherty
Matt Cavanaugh
James Heimer
Tim Durning
Jeff Kilpatrick
Adrienne Langer
Brad Haubrich
Jeff DeSantis
Craig Parrillo
Reau
Thomas Lynch III

Chapterhouse

http://www.myspace.com/chapterhouse

the Autumn Society of Philadelphia

http://www.theautumnsociety.com/

event on Facebook

http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=139050229438630

The Importance of Being Earnest, With Line.

Back to drawing croquis, eh? Yes, back to drawing croquis. For twenty minutes. Every morning. With the cunning use of timed photo slides. It's the warm up that my partner-in-crime Reau, uses to clear his head every morning. It's great practice, and allows you to forget about the finished project and focus on becoming confident with each line.

Works on Canvas

To Be In Love No. 1  |  4' x 2'

spray paint, acrylic, paper on canvas. $175

To Be In Love  No. 2  |  4' x 3'
spray paint, acrylic, paper on canvas. $175

  
To Be In Love No. 3  |  4' x 3'
 spray paint, acrylic, paper on canvas. $175

  
To Be In Love No. 4  |  4' x 3'
 spray paint, acrylic, paper on canvas. $175


All four works were painted at once on one hot summer day, in my South Philly backyard, 2006.

Gulf Oil

The Gulf Oil Disaster has reached day 44. I took a little time (1.5hrs) to paint about it, because I can't quite find the words to describe how very concerned I am about the sheer scope of the damage done.

The store of all things Karen Hagen is now operational.

Have at it!

Persona + Anima

....are drawing from each other.  New work is coming.

Never Before Seen

Dapper Adam and the Grizzly

Listen to this proposal: "Karen, would you be willing to paint me with a monocle, in front of a fireplace, with a grizzly that is also wearing a monocle?" Ummm, yes! Boy, do I love zany job proposals.

Because You Have Lived

I made some changes to the website, including a photoblog of my camera musings and nostalgic photos. I'm still fidgeting with karenhagen.com, but feel free to poke around. Other projects include a website for my gallery project, The Anchor Collection, and my graphic novel. More paintings / drawings are on their way, folks. Hold your horses.