Karen Baughman

My earliest memory of what I liked to do as a child, was paint. I have sketched and painted all my life. Early on I felt the need to give the most detail possible, to make whatever it was that I was painting look hyper-realistic. My journey at this point in my life is to create pieces that have a somewhat mysterious and more emotional edge. I no longer fret about the details. It's more important to create pieces that allow the viewer to either feel an emotion or create their own story behind my painting. I have always enjoyed experimenting with new techniques and mediums. Teaching workshops to adults and children is a passion too. It's pure joy to see someone's eyes light up when they're being creative and enjoying the process. Art is as important as the air I breathe.