Biography
Karel Krystin Hendee is an artist who primarily paints on silk and incorporates collage, appliqué, and quilting techniques to enhance design, texture, and depth. Drawing upon her background as a garden designer and yoga instructor she integrates images of nature and mysticism. Her work inspires viewers to appreciate and respect the natural and supernatural world we live in. She was recently praised at the Pacific International Quilt Festival for her use of color and contrasting value. Ms. Hendee has taught silk painting and garden design workshops in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and California.
Her other interests include playing old time Appalachian style banjo and clogging, hiking with her dog JB, and spending time with her sweetheart.
Education:
Yoga Philosophy and Yoga Instruction, Ananda University 2007
Bachelors of Landscape Architecture, University of Oregon, 1994
Biology and Philosophy, Montana State University, 1988-1989
Academic Awards: Presidential Scholarship, Johnson Traveling Scholarship
Solo Exhibits:
“Beauty and the Beet” Briarpatch Natural Foods, Grass Valley, CA - May 2009
“Silk, Paint, & Scissors” Summer Thymes Cafe, Grass Valley, CA June 2008
“Sadhana” Winona Art Center, Winona, MN 2005
“Water, Soul, Earth & Tears” Winona Art Center, Winona, MN 1999
“Common Visions” Natural Habitat, Winona, MN 1998
Collective Exhibits:
"Wild Women Artists" - Elko January 2010
"Wild Women Artists" - Reno November 2009
“Natural Visions” Broad St. Bistro, Nevada City, CA January 2009
“Gratitude & Giving” Summer Thymes, Grass Valley, CA November 2008
“Pacific International Quilt Festival” Santa Clara Convention Center, Santa Clara, CA October 2008
“Storytelling Festival Art Show” North Columbia Schoolhouse Cultural Center, Nevada City, CA July-august 2008
“Inspirational Arts” Ananda University, Nevada City, CA June 2007
“Community Art Show” North Columbia Schoolhouse Cultural Center, Nevada City, CA July 2007
“Women of Fiber” Saint Mary’s University, Winona, MN 2004
Publications:
“Standing Among Birch Trees” Poems and Illustrations, Karel Hendee 1998
“The Prairie Reader” New Prague, MN 1998
Common Visions for Minnesota Blufflands Design Manual, Bob Hurt 1997
Friends of Kennicott, AK State Partnership Proposal, Ben Shaine 1995
Awards & Associations:
First place, Mixed media technique, Pinetree Quilt Show, Nevada County, May 2009
Artist of the Year, Greater Milwaukee Audubon Society & Festival, Milwaukee, WI 1999
Crafter’s Choice Award, Great River Festival, La Crosse, WI 1998
Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA) 2008
International Quilt Association 2008
Mountain Art Quilters 2008
Summer harvest!
Working in the studio...
A selection of scarves
At The Pacific International Quilt Festival