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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We booked A Bear and Bison Inn without having been there before and we weren’t able to visit ahead of time. Everything went so smoothly and we couldn’t have hoped for a better day! Communication was easy and they were very responsive. The list of recommended vendors they provided was super helpful and we ended up using photographers, bakery, and hair and make up artist they recommended and were very happy with all of the services. We loved that we could rent the entire venue for our friends and family, it made the weekend so special. From arrival to check out the service was exceptional. We appreciated all of the staff so much- they were friendly, helpful, checked in regularly and made sure that everything was on track. The food was amazing and our guests kept saying it was the best wedding food they’d ever had. I highly recommend A Bear and Bison, we had an excellent experience!
Katie August 30, 2025

Amazing venue, stress free planning

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