I am Karina Vandenberghe and I have always been creatively active. In recent years, I have specialized in drawing with pastel chalk. My dog Hayla and my two cats Emma and Prutske were my very first models.
And as I received positive feedback on these pastels, it motivated me to continue. I find it challenging to capture a certain expression of an animal on paper, or to convey a certain emotion in my pastels.
In my portfolio (see website www.atelierkarinart.be) you can view some examples.
In 2020, I participated in a challenge by the cultural department of Kruibeke to creatively work with feelings related to the coronavirus crisis during the lockdown. This was my first 'outing' as an artist.
After that, I had several opportunities to showcase my work to the public, along with other local artists.
I hope to do this more often in the future.

Artistic regards,

Karina