Karen Brown

Creating art for me is a form of meditation. When a landscape painting is going well, It is not so much about the end image for me; it is about being with the painting, inside the painting space. I often get lost in my work, losing a sense of time and specific place. While painting nature: the large open skies, the warm encroaching mountains or the impending storm, I sense calmness, and the action becomes a prayer of gratitude for life. I can only hope that the people who see my work share in some of the feelings I get from painting and find their place of peace.

– Karen Keil Brown

About the Artist

Karen Brown is an award winning artist from Asheville, NC. Originally from New Jersey and raised in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina,

Karen has been a professional artist for over 25 years with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Fine Art from UNC – Asheville. She has experience in commercial art and as an art teacher in the school system for over 10 years. She has participated in numerous art exhibitions with her paintings in private and corporate collections throughout the United States.

“I paint on canvas maintaining the meditative freedom and breath of my signature style as I work in either medium. I usually paint in my studio using photos from my outdoor experiences to inspire my work, not to dictate the outcome of the painting . I like to free up my imagination to provide unexpected opportunities for a more creative process. I often use a dash of red within the painting to represent my internal passion for each piece.

Painting landscapes is a personal way for me to connect with the spiritual and physical forms of nature. I hope to give the viewer a feeling of peace and tranquillity . I welcome commissions, as I enjoy incorporating my style into my client’s vision.”

Karen supports Arts for Life Organization working with special needs children and their families and donates her art work to various charities.