About Karen

©Karen Lenhart The Silent One

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.

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