Karen began her art education studying techniques in oil from many national artists. She attended the San Antonio Art Institute to establish art basics and essentials and studied at the Southwest Craft Center and Hunter School of Art. After expanding her drawing ability, and doing courtroom illustrations, she quickly discovered other mediums and now teaches classes and workshops, encouraging her students, and providing the tools for their own self expression and creative growth. Karen emphasizes personal interpretations in her work and receives endless inspiration for her paintings in the quiet atmosphere of her studio, where she teaches and paints.
Karen has won awards both locally and nationally, and has had numerous one woman shows, including Three Winds Gallery at Sante Fe, NM, and the Whistler House, Lowell, MA. She was also honored to be selected as the featured artist at the prestigious Western Art Show in San Antonio, TX. This honor is reserved for nationally and internationally known artists. Her work hangs in many private and corporate collections including Intel Corporation headquarters in Santa Monica, CA, the Running M Ranch, and Lycx Creek Lodge.
You can see Karen's work at her website, here.