About The Artist

Karen has been studying and creating art for over 50yrs, inspired by animals and nature in Alaska and Arizona. Her primary residence is in Alaska, however she has been ‘snow birding’ to Arizona for the last 10 yrs. Karen displays and sells her art in the Arizona Sonoran Desert Art Institute, and as a member of the Casa Grande Art Association she displays and sells her art in the Casa Grande Art Museum and Municipal Airport. Her works can be viewed as well on her website www.artmajeur.com/akazkaren. Reference photos are used for each of her subjects, whether they are received with permission from the photographer or are a part of Karen’s own photography or sketch pad. Karen’s medium of choice is Scratchboard, which is a ‘subtractive’ process of removing the top layer of black or colored ink to reveal the white clay underneath. Tools of choice are an Xacto knife, tattoo needles, fiberglass brush and other assorted abrasives. This process provides the dramatic effects she is looking for.