Karen Mackley is an oil painter based in St. Augustine, Florida, whose coastal realism celebrates the quiet beauty of life by the water. Her paintings explore misty marshes, graceful shorebirds, peaceful boats, and the changing light along the coast.

Inspired by her Christian faith and the natural world, Karen approaches painting as a place of reflection and surrender. Through soft light, thoughtful color, and gentle atmosphere, she invites viewers to pause and find a moment of peace.

Her collection, A Place of Surrender, reflects this connection between faith, stillness, and the coastal landscape. Whether portraying a solitary boat or a tender moment in nature, Karen seeks to create paintings that bring warmth and meaning into a home.

Her work is available through her website and is featured at Starry Night Gallery in Daytona Beach and Zora Bora Gallery in St. Augustine.

“I paint the quiet moments that speak to the soul.”

Giclee, prints, and gift options available at KMackleyart.square.site