Artist in Residence – Karin Edwards
A Bear and Bison Inn

Luxury Bed & Breakfast & Wedding Venue
in Canmore, Alberta

Karin Edwards, Winter Landscape Painting "The Lamp Post"

December 18, 2021

Artist in Residence – Karin Edwards

Karin Edwards grew up partly in the beautiful landscape of British Columbia and partly in the open sky of Saskatoon SK.  She loves family, horses, gardening and being outdoors.  Creativity started being evident when her mother put her in art lessons with a kind art teacher who lived just down the street.  It continued to show up in high school and beyond, but took a long break for many years while Karin embarked on an athletic career before she met the love of her life at which point family and children took precedence.

Karin Edwards, Snowy Mountain Landscape

When her athletic career was over and children were growing, that’s when her brother said something that sparked direction for her introverted personality,  “You are going to have to find a new passion”, he encouraged her.   Thus began a new chapter of growing and developing this creative gift into something bigger.

Karin Edwards, Fall Landscape Painting

 

Karin Edwards desires to use art to encourage others.

She has had the privilege of participating in local Arts Events and Displays including;

  • Hope 150 Banner for Stage
  • Airdrie Bus Shelters
  • City of Airdrie Art Display
  • Fundraising Event for Sparrow House
  • Fundraising Event for Whispering Pines

 

Over the past several months, and during her stay at A Bear and Bison Canadian Country Inn’s Artist Residency,  Edwards has laboured over a unique colouring book, Dreams of Heaven, which is now in print and available for purchase.

Karin Edward's Dreams of Heaven Colouring Book Cover           Karin Edwards Dreams of Heaven Colouring Book Pages

 

 

See more of Karin Edwards

Karin Edwards Fine Art | Instagram

Karin Edwards Fine Art | Facebook

 

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I relied heavily on reviews while planning for my micro destination wedding so I wanted to leave a detailed review for other brides looking. The Bear & Bison was perfect. Lonny & his team made the planning process stress free. We had a 20 person micro wedding & rented the entire Inn for the weekend (10 bedrooms). The place is exactly the vibe for the Rockies – log cabin style with a view of the mountains. Our guests could not stop talking about the food – they even made accommodations for our 10 year old cousin who loved her pancakes instead of the “adult” breakfasts.
I cannot speak enough about the staff. Brooke, Annette, and Barbara continuously checked on us to ensure we had everything we needed. We didn’t need to bring any decorations as they set up everything perfectly from their inventory. I was so stressed about the rain (it didn’t end up raining) but the girls were fully prepared with options for umbrellas or setting up inside which I cannot thank enough. Everyone loved the bartender Landon – he talked to all the guests and made everyone feel like his family. From our bonfire welcome night, to the wedding day itself, to the goodbye breakfast, the staff made sure every event went perfectly.
This was our dream wedding. I cannot thank the staff enough for making the weekend so special for us. We will definitely be back for an anniversary. A few notes for future brides -ask the staff which rooms don’t have separate showers when planning for elderly or disabled guests -Put bath salts as favors for your guests since all the rooms have beautiful tubs -do the bonfire package plus bar the night before the wedding – it was easier to organize than planning a trip to another bar, plus people can go to bed when they want.
Brina July 28, 2025

Outstanding Micro Destination Wedding

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