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​"Creating art is a very individual and emotional journey. A place I can express and lose myself completely"

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Working from her studio in Hampshire, UK, Karen is a global selling wildlife and abstract artist. Recognised for her vibrant eye-catching work, her interpretation of the natural world and the wildlife within it, is both evocative and uplifting. Karen forms a narrative behind each piece, creating a visual journey, that draws the viewer in.

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A predominantly self-taught artist, Karen's style has evolved into a more intuitive approach. Karen uses the medium of  acrylic, in exaggerated bold colours, to create impact, working elements of wildlife into her fluid energetic backgrounds. Karen rarely sticks to the artistic rules. She prefers her work to develop organically, with freedom and flow, unravelling ideas that develop in her mind onto the canvas.

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Karen's inspiration is drawn from her travels to Africa, Asia, Europe and at home in nature in the UK, experiencing some breathtaking moments with wildlife in their natural surroundings. She is especially drawn to the animal spirit, be that wild or domestic, and the flow of energy in nature, ever changing. Animals are refreshingly unaware of their beauty, when only survival is key. Karen's first-hand experience working at Wildlife Aid and visiting animal sanctuaries, at home and abroad, has raised her awareness of the struggles and decline that wildlife face within their natural habitats. It is important that her work raises awareness, bringing out the essence of her subject and supporting vital concervation charities and projects. She was delighted to join the 'Artists for Painted Dogs and other Wildlife' collaboration, in online exhibitions, supporting wildlife charities around the globe, including Save the Rhino, Wildlife Act, and for the UK Wildlife Trusts, which has raised over £100,000 to date.

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Karen also enjoyed collaborating with fellow wildlife artist Sally Goodden, in creating colourful and engaging walls of  art at the children's minor injury units at Portsmouth and Southampton hospitals

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Details of exhibitions and galleries that feature Karen's work can be found on the Exhibitions and Galleries page.​​

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Follow her Facebook page and Instagram to also keep up to date with current work and upcoming events.