THE DEEP END: WHAT INSPIRES, NOURISHES
AND FUELS MY ART AND PROCESS?

So glad you asked!

Consider this an invitation into a non-linear exploration of my process, and all the parts and pieces that inform my creativity.

Sometimes it's fun to explore outside the box of a series or style.

Sometimes it's as interesting to be a bit of a voyeur into one's artistic lifestyle.

The Fine Art of Allowing: Inside My Crystal Watercolor Technique

Every painting I create is a conversation between earth, water and the present moment. My process begins long before the first drop of water meets the surface. It begins with choosing the right crystals—not simply for color, but for synergy and energetic intent . Each artwork starts with an intentionally curated formula of gemstones whose energies and natural behaviors complement one another. These crystals are professionally ground into an ultrafine powder, and from there,

Karyn Holyk

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Desert Spirit Series: Painting the Soul of the Sonoran Desert in Gemstone Watercolors

Monsoon Spirit, 6" by 6", matted and framed to 18" by 18" December 01, 2025 The Sonoran Desert holds memory. Its stones, its coppered horizon, its monsoon-charged air — everything here vibrates with story. In my newest collection, The Desert Spirit Series , I translate those stories into fine art using handmade crystal and gemstone watercolors , desert-foraged textures, and precious metals. Each piece becomes a form of placemaking , embedding the spirit of the Southwest dire

Karyn Holyk

2 days ago3 min read