Commissions

Karen’s murals adorn buildings, parks and cityscapes throughout the United States. The permanence of limestone allows for a visual record that endures forever. Bas-relief sculpture carved in limestone is the work for which Karen is best known. She combines simplified, figurative, sensual forms with a variety of textural surfaces to create contemporary design and form. Karen’s work is often narrative in nature. She strives to produce artwork that makes a connection with the viewer. Aesthetic qualities of limestone include timelessness, strength, and natural beauty. Textures and line qualities used when carving limestone create a sense of power and movement.
“PERFECTION IS ACHIEVED NOT WHEN THERE IS NOTHING MORE TO ADD, BUT WHEN THERE IS NOTHING LEFT TO TAKE AWAY.”