Growing up outside of Chicago, IL, Karen’s education and inspiration in fine art started in high school with her teacher William Florence.  Here she developed a strong foundation of the basics. After high school she took a different path becoming a nurse and moved to Colorado with her family.  With her three boys now grown, she is finding more time to return and build upon the foundation she began years ago.  Over the last few years she has studied with several great artist/mentors, Scott Christensen, Jill Soukup, Kim English and Kevin Weckback.

Part of the reason Karen uprooted to Colorado was to enjoy the scenic landscapes, so it is no wonder you will often find her painting outside on location.  She also enjoys painting still-lives, animals and people in setting. Karen is a member of Oil Painters of America (OPA), American Impressionist Society (AIS) and Plein Air Painters of Colorado (PAAC).