Karyn Roberts

I am a part time artist working from home in Westport, where I was born and raised. I carve hard stone, creating contemporary jewellery and small sculptures. I use a variety of stones including jade but my favourite is argillite. There’s just something about it. I enjoy the physical process of carving, transforming a chunk of raw stone into a beautiful object. Recently I have taken up drawing using mainly pencil, pen, charcoal and conte. Portraits and seascapes seem to dominate my work. The natural world is an obvious influence. I have a lot of texture and form. Fossils, leaves, birds, feathers, water, fish…

Art by Karyn Roberts

Karyn Roberts ~ Yukon Pendant

Yukon Jade pendant, 75mmx20mm, $200 Visit Artist Profile

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Karyn Roberts ~ Greywacke Pendant

Greywacke pendant, 60mmx25mm, $140 Visit Artist Profile

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Karyn Roberts ~ Pebble Pendant

Beach pebble pendant, 60mmx30mm, $117 Visit Artist Profile

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Karyn Roberts ~ Beach Pendant

Beach pebble pendant, 55mmx25mm, $117 Visit Artist Profile

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Karyn Roberts ~ Argillite Pendant

Argillite Pendant, 80mmx25mm, $200 Visit Artist Profile

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Karyn Roberts ~ Jade Pendant

New Zealand Jade pendant, 50mmx25mm, $200 Visit Artist Profile