Welcome to the Karis Studio web site, which includes a variety of works by equine fine artist and graphic designer, Kristin C. Waters Wise.
Here you may view a gallery showcasing Kristin's artwork, see the originals, prints and note cards that are for saleand make a purchase, and learn more about the artist. You may also see what's currently on the drawing board as well as examples of her graphic design work.
Please contact Kristin by calling (540) 377-2250 or email kwise@karisstudio.com if you are interested in learning more about her artwork, including her commission work.
Thank you for visiting.
NEW!Limited Edition Giclée Prints Now Available
A number of Kristin's original pencil drawings are now available as limited edition giclée prints.
Among the new prints are "Contemplation", "Benjamin's Day Off", "At the Sorting Pen Gate", "Where's Jake?", "Ready to Work", and "Roy." These museum-quality giclée prints are produced on the finest quality Hahnemuehle 100% cotton rag watercolor paper using archival inks. For ordering information, click here.
"Contemplation"
"Benjamin's Day Off"
"At the Sorting Pen Gate"
"Where's Jake?"
"Ready to Work"
News and Events
Note Cards & Prints
Available in Area Shops Kristin's note cards and a selection of limited edition
prints are available at a variety of shops including:
Bit n' Bridle Tack Shop (www.bitnbridletackshop.com)
in Staunton (note cards)
Changing Reins (www.changingreinsinc.com
or 804.752.6782) in Ashland (note cards)
Equi-Kids Gift Shop (www.equikids.com
or 757.721.7350) in Virginia Beach (unframed prints, note cards)
Jefferson Florist & Gallery (www.thejeffersonfloristandgarden.com
or 540.463.9841) in Lexington (framed and unframed prints, note cards)
Virginia Accents (www.virginiaaccents.com
or 540.887-8140) in downtown Staunton (framed and unframed prints, note
cards)
Virginia Horse Center (www.horsecenter.org
or 540.464.2983) gift shop in Lexington (framed and unframed prints,
note cards)
VTO Saddlery (www.vtosaddlery.com
or 800.506.5344) (note cards)
Celebrating the Horses of Virginia Exhibition The Virginia Equine Artists Association’s
second Celebrating the Horses of Virginia exhibition opened February 1,
2010 at
www.veaa.org/art. Kristin is one of
fifteen Virginia artists featured during this year-long show, which will promote an appreciation for equestrian artwork while supporting non-profit organizations in the Commonwealth that play an integral role in the equine industry.