As a photographer turned painter, Karen continues to search for environments that surround her with a sense of calm. Her knowledge of the black and white photographic process is a tool Karen naturally uses as she has transitioned to being a plein air and studio painter. Her understanding of values and the changing light has helped Karen use light to evoke an emotional response in her paintings.
Learning how to convey her impression of a location is a continuous pursuit which she finds exhilarating and being able to portray a spot where you would feel a moment of contentment brings her such honor. One of Karen’s favorite loves is to walk through an area and as she becomes in awe of what she sees, she sets up an easel and paints it. Her work is comprised of plein air paintings and studio work based on sketches, photo references or plein air pieces themselves.
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