EDMONTON, AB | Born in Cheltenham, England in 1968, Karen moved to Ontario in the winter of 1992. Unable to work while waiting for immigration papers, she passed the time by enrolling in art classes. She later made the move out west, settling in Edmonton and eventually graduating from the University of Alberta Faculty of Extension with a Fine Arts certificate. Since 2007, Karen has been pursuing art full time.
ShopAGA carries a collection of Karen's work, including reusable shopping bags, puzzles and cards featuring her stunning landscape paintings.
Meet the Artist
"My work is not intended to be a faithful reproduction of the landscape before me. Instead I paint by feel. The paintings that evoke the most emotion are those completed on location where I am able to allow my surroundings and the weather to dictate how I proceed. I try not to worry about the ending, rather I let the painting unfold and track its own course across my paper. For me painting allows that perfect quiet, where I am peaceful and at peace with myself, and my surroundings. It's an escape from the everyday, a chance to experience the earth more fully, a chance to breathe and know that all is well. To put it simply, I paint because it makes me happy. My hope is that the viewer can find a similar joy and peace in my work."
