Karen began her journey as an artist, painting on location. Art school introduced her to working outdoors rather than in a studio. Her style and enthusiasm come from the Impressionist artists.
What she has gained from the Impressionists is that it is best to trust her senses rather than what she thinks she knows, and to take her inspiration directly from nature. Her goal is to approach each painting with a fresh, open awareness of the scene, allowing her to learn from each painting.
Her greatest joy comes from painting on location, where she values capturing her first impressions quickly and intuitively. Her work reflects a sense of movement and life—vivid colors, shifting light, and expressive brushstroke all unfolding at once. Nature remains her endless source of inspiration.
Florida’s morning light especially calls to her, inspiring her to capture the subtle beauty of the region’s springs and rivers. She feels a deep sense of gratitude to live in an environment that continually invites her outside to observe, reflect, and paint.
What she has gained from the Impressionists is that it is best to trust her senses rather than what she thinks she knows, and to take her inspiration directly from nature. Her goal is to approach each painting with a fresh, open awareness of the scene, allowing her to learn from each painting.
Her greatest joy comes from painting on location, where she values capturing her first impressions quickly and intuitively. Her work reflects a sense of movement and life—vivid colors, shifting light, and expressive brushstroke all unfolding at once. Nature remains her endless source of inspiration.
Florida’s morning light especially calls to her, inspiring her to capture the subtle beauty of the region’s springs and rivers. She feels a deep sense of gratitude to live in an environment that continually invites her outside to observe, reflect, and paint.