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About the ArtistKarin S. Billings is a painter working in acrylics and oils. She specializes in impressionist landscapes and florals. She also likes painting expressionist-style figures. As a life long supporter of animal rights Karin has pledged a portion of the proceeds from the sale of her artwork to organizations such as the Sarasota County Humane Society and Animal Angels. Born in Hamburg, Germany, Karin lives part of the year in Germany and most of the year in Sarasota, Florida, USA. Studio hours are by appointment. Current ExhibitionsSarasota Art For Humanity Gallery Terence Joyce Gallery
Karin S. Billings with Mother's Garden I - Best of Show 2007
Boothbay Harbor - Best of Show 2008
Career Highlights
RidingKarin began riding horses and studying Dressage (occasionally referred to as “Horse Ballet”) at age ten and has been competing successfully since 1960. She became a professional instructor and traveled internationally giving clinics and judging competitions. She also trained two horses for famed opera star Luciano Pavarotti, among other distinguished clientele.
From 1972-1976, Karin
Schlüter belonged to the A-Cadre Dressage national team in Germany.
Her accomplishments with her horse Liostro include: In the United States:
Grand-Prix Horse of the
Year with Amazonas 1987
Ball Room DancingKarin moved on to ballroom dancing and participated in and won a number of national championships. |
