Karen Stein

My new series of mixed media is allowing me to explore, layer and experiment with found organic papers from shopping bags, vintage notes, wrapping papers, cardboard and anything ready to "trash". Combining these texture with house paint, mark making and oil sticks will definitely create surprises for the viewer to find. Playing with these new materials on cradled panel boards have brought my creativity to a new level.

I have been painting since 2015 after closing my lifestyle boutique and clothing manufacturing company. Finally have time to focus on my creative process full time. I am basically self taught drawing on my design skills, use of color and texture. I have attended many workshops from well-known accomplished abstract artists. Combining mixed media, into my work has really sparked an exciting goal to develop my artwork deeper. I have been shown in many juried gallery shows throughout the US.