Karrie Kaiyala Amiton

I was born in Yakima, Washington and moved to Portland at a young age.  I studied art and architecture at Portland State University and worked in related fields.  For the last several years I have painted full time.

I paint with acrylic paint on canvas with Sumi ink, charcoal, pencil and oil pastel.
I also have the ability to paint backwards with acrylic on glass and have developed my own unique techniques in order to accomplish some unusual effects.

Lately I have also been exploring collage by using photo copies of my own work, ripping and rearranging bits and pieces in order to make new pieces.  With these works I add charcoal, inks, acrylic, and oil pastel.

Color drives me.  With that, you can see my work at the following galleries.

Member - The Bridge City Artists - a private all woman critique group in Portland, Oregon 
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SideStreet Art Gallery - 140 SE 28th, Portland Oregon 97214
​www.sidestreetarts.com - 503-327-8064 

Conrad Stone Gallery - 1807 SE 7th, Portland, Oregon (contact me for more information)

Art in the Village - 7803 SW 40th, Portland, Oregon (Multnomah Village) 97219 

Numerous private collections