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About the Artist Karen is a native Texan born and raised in Dallas, now living in southern California. Karen was first interested in art when she was accepted into an honors art class at the age of 13. She has been creating art non-stop since then.
Education
• Studies at Studio 2nd Street in Encinitas, CA, with Ron and Vanessa Lemen and
• Apple Regional Multimedia Center, TX, January 1991 to August 1992,
• North Texas State University, Denton, TX, September 1984 to August 1987
• American College of Switzerland, Leysin, Switzerland. Studied art history
Professional Affiliations
Short Bio After receiving several degrees in commercial art, Karen spent 20 plus years on her career in graphic art, illustration and Internet design for the entertainment and communication industries. In 2005 she jumped back into drawing and painting by attending Watts Atelier in Encinitas, CA. In 2006 she started her Jazz Cafe series of musician paintings. November 8 - December 22, 2006 she had her first Jazz Cafe show. The show was called "Jazz It Up in November" featuring Jazz music 4 days a week at E Street Cafe in downtown Encinitas, CA. After taking a plein air workshop with Greg LaRock in Spring 2007 she rememberd how much she loved painting outside.
Art Exhibits The Vista Conservancy, Vista, CA, Walk of Fame Mural Open Air Gallery reception and Grand Opening and concert at the Moonlight Theater May 30 2010-- Karen's her of Sara Watkins will be the drop back for the concert at the Moonlight Theater The Vista Conservancy, Vista, CA, Walk of Fame Mural Open Air Gallery dedication ceremony March 13 2010 -- Karen displayed her mural of Sara Watkins at the Sycamore Creek Trail Gallery 204, Vista, CA, Featured Artist February 2010 The Vista Conservancy, Vista, CA, Walk of Fame Mural Project January 18, 2010 -- Karen was invited to participate in the Walk of Fame to preserve the Sycamore Creek Trail Vista Libray, Vista, CA, Jazz Series December - May 2010 Gallery 204, Vista, CA, Miniuture Show November 2009 -- Received Second Place for Little Girl and Honorable Mention for Dana Point Harbor Gallery 204, Vista, CA, Featured Artist March 2009 Hearth Gallery at San Marcos City Hall, San Marcos, CA, June- July 2008 San Diego County Fair, Del Mar, CA, Demontrated Still Life in Oil and Watercolor June 2009 Cole Library, Carlsbad, CA, February 5 - March 7 2008 Studio 2nd Street Holiday Show, Encinitas, CA, December 15, 2007 - January 25, 2008 Laguna Plein Air Painters "Less is More" Laugna Beach, CA November 17 - December 28 2007 Newport Harbor Nautical Museum, Newport Beach, CA Ð September 16 - October 18 2007 SOCALPAPA "Paints the Peninsula", Newport Beach, CA Ð September 9 - 16 2007 E-Street Cafe, Encinitas, CA - November- December 2006 Waters Edge, Gig Harbor, WA - July 1994 to 2002 Sumner Art, Sumner WA - July 1994 to 1998 Galerie 224, Laguna Beach, CA - June 1994 to 1997 Partners Art, Laguna Niguel, CA - June 1994 to 1996 Framing Warehouse, Carloton, TX - May 1992 1994 500X Gallery, Dallas, TX - May 1992 Florence Art Gallery, Dallas, TX - November 1990- March 1991 City Art Gallery, Dallas, TX - September-October 1990 City Art Gallery, Dallas, TX - Christmas Show 1990 500X Gallery, Dallas, TX - May 1990 Thrasher Gallery, Plano, TX - April 1989 500X Gallery, Dallas, TX - May 1989 Expressions, Dallas, TX - February 1987 Please feel free to contact me.
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