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. The narrative between light and shadow remains central in her paintings. This symbiotic relationship and her understanding of value has helped Karen evoke an emotional response in her paintings.

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