Karen has been focusing on pastels as her medium for over a decade. Karen is a nationally recognized, award winning artist.Her work has earned her the following titles: Master Pastelist with the Pastel Society of America,Master Circle Member of the International Association of Pastel Societies, Signature Member and Past- President of the Connecticut Pastel Society. Karen is affiliated with many prestigious art organizations and clubs including the Salmagundi Club and the American Artists Professional League. She currently serves on the PSA Board of Governors 

Karen is teacher and instructing demonstrator for many art organizations and she conducts demos and workshops for many art organizations locally and nationally.