Sharpie Tie Dye

Something new today! I've done a lot of tie dye, but never this Sharpie technique. What you'll need: Place the bowl inside the shirt and roll the rubber band over top to secure your drawing space. I free-handed some flowers...

Totem Rocks: Sea Turtle

I painted this rock for a friend who's embracing sea turtle as a symbol of protection. I used outdoor acrylic paint pods. And of course I had to add some sparkle. Everything is better with glitter! After the aqua glitter...

Dia de los Monsters: Monsterzuma

Monsterzuma is not happy that we are encroaching on his world. He does not like how we peer in at him and his monster tribe through the pages of my sketchbook. No, he is not happy about this at all....

Dia de los Monsters: Sir Gilber VonHaberdash

Sir Gilber VonHaberdash is a no-nonsense sort of fellow. Some say he's quite tunnel visioned, but he would turn a blind eye to such assertions. Others say he's anal-retentacle. He doesn't have a particularly good retort for that one, because...

Pepe (and his monkey, Splitlip)

Meet Pepe! He was a blast to paint and the happy client just sent me this note: "Karen, We love it! We laughed and laughed and laughed at it tonight - because it captures him so well. Thank you so...

Dia de los Monsters: Pirate Mermaid Monster

Ahoy monster lovers! Here be something peculiar from the ocean deep. The rare, if not singular, pirate mermaid monster. Watch that horn, me hearties, lest ye be in the market for an eye patch, too!   To see more Karen’s...

Dia de los Monsters: Flip Flop Monster

It's nearly Summer, and you know what that means... Flip Flop Monster! This cheeky little guy can be found shaking his thing poolside, streaking through your Sunday afternoon BBQ, or crashing a black tie wedding in the park. He's all...

Feather Rock

I painted an owl feather on a rock. The concept was in response to a challenge to make a rock feel light. It's about being grounded but also learning to fly. And a present for my Aunt Barbara who is...