About Karen
Creating has been part of my life since I was very young. Although I’ve painted with watercolors for 30 years, it’s only since 2001 that I have been able to devote the time necessary to mature as an artist. I’m eager to see where my artistic journey takes me, as I explore untried techniques, different mediums and new subjects. As I travel down my chosen path, I’m confident that Mother Nature will keep me creatively enriched and spiritually refreshed. A journey with art is always stimulating and rewarding.
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Biography
Born March 28, 1941, Clintonville, Wisconsin Education BS Art Education, University of Wisconsin, Madison 1984 Retired Vice President & Director of Operations, NGL Insurance Company 2001 Spouse Philip A Lenhart Children Kimberly Heather Stacey Marie Memberships Associate Member National Watercolor Society Michigan Watercolor Society Wisconsin Regional Artists Association Board President, Artistree Gallery Cooperative Board Vice President, Land O’ Lakes Arts, Inc. 501(c)3 (LOLA) Articles or Covers Ministry Health Care’s Health Connection, Winter publication 2014 Collections Nicolet College – Rhinelander, WI Private Collections & Commissions Published Giclee Prints since 2008 |
Exhibits & Awards
Richeson75 International Animals, Birds and Wildlife 2015 Juried Competition Northern Exposure XXII, William Bonifas Fine Art Center, 2015 Richeson75 International Animals, Birds & Wildlife 2015 Art Gypsies Trunk Show, Nicolet College Art Gallery, 2015 First Place – Art on Main 2013 First Place – Island Art Walk 2013 Fine Art Award of Excellence – Art Impressions 2013, 2010, 2008 Second Place – Art on Main 2012 Second Place – Downtown Sun Prairie Art Fest 2011 Best of Show – Presque Isle Fine Art Show 2011 Merit Award – Manito Art League Show 2011 Artist in Residence – Porcupine Mountain State Park 2010 Nicolet College Purchase Award – Northern National Art Competition 2010 Best of Show – Downtown Sun Prairie Art Fest 2010 State Exhibit Awards – Wisconsin Regional Arts Program (8) 2005 -2008 Rural Wisconsin Award – WRAP 2008 People’s Choice Second Place – Presque Isle Fine Art Show 2008 Five Painters Award – WRAP 2006 |