 | | My work is taken from Terra ferma plein air experiences from mostly the east coast from Maine, New Hampshire, the Carolinas to Florida. |
 | | Always a source of inspiration for me, the giving and taking of sands, the redistribution of the oceans eternal energies and the natural worlds attempt to mingle in this sometimes tense interface, inspires my brush strokes. |
 | | Here is a sampling of current private collections |
 | | Sensitivity to a clear representation of the inner spirit is my goal through painstaking efforts of observation and reflection. |
 | | Please find here an example from my latest body of work, You are invited to attend my upcoming show of 25 portraits at the Drawing Room 5 Suburban Avenue, Cos Cob, CT 06087 203-661-0346 www.thedrawingroom.cc . |
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1263 Westover Road
Stamford, CT 06902
United States
| Karen Schmitz is a contemporary representational artist whose passion for landscapes and portraits is reflected in her vivid use of color and light. She enjoys moving back and forth between oils and pastels, and currently has studios in Connecticut, New Hampshire, and Pawleys Island SC.
Karen prefers painting in the early morning hours, or just before dusk, when the light has the most color, and the shadows are the longest. she feels that those times of the day always evoke a more emotional impact on her work.
Karen studied fine art and psychology at California State College. Later, she studied at Silvermine Art School and The Hudson Valley Art School, as well as under various artists, including Charles Movalli and David Dunlop.
Karen is a member of The Art Society of Old Greenwich, The Greenwich Art Society, Greenwich Arts Council, The American Society of Portrait Painters, and The Connecticut Society of Portrait Painters. She has numerous awards for both oil and pastel. Her work... |
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