Watercolor has been my passion for the past 20 years, but fifteen years ago I picked up pastels and love them also. Now I split my time between the two and enjoy the lessons and challenge from exploring both medium.

I mostly paints landscapes, but also paints still life, pet portraits, and sometimes abstracts. I like painting plein aire, but usually end up finishing the painting in my studio using a photo and my imagination. I feel like I grow with each painting that I complete and am still exploring all different aspects of the world on paper. Painting adds passion to my life and gives me great comfort and joy.

I am a member of the Folsom Art Association, Sacramento Fine Arts Center ( WASH),the Placer County Arts Council, California Art Club, Pastel Society of the West Coast, and Blue Line Art Gallery

My most recent award was Painting of the Year Florals with the Sacramento Fine Arts Center, 2022

Website – 1karenkeysart.com