Karen Keys

Artist
Granite Bay
22
FIRST Weekend
Pastel, Watercolor
Contact Information
Karen Keys
7985 Alvina Court, Granite Bay, 95746
(805) 444-0214
kikeys@aol.com
https://www.1karenkeysart.com
Teaches Art Classes
Yes
Adults & Children
Beginning watercolor, Intermediate watercolor
Location
Open by Appointment Year-Round
Yes
About

Watercolor has been my passion for the past 20 years, but fifteen years ago, I picked up pastels and love them also. Now I split my time between the two and enjoy the lesson and challenge from exploring both mediums.

I mostly paint landscapes, but also paint still life, pet portraits and sometimes abstracts. I like painting plein air, but usually end up in my studio using a photo or my imagination. I feel like I grow with each painting that I complete and am still exploring all different aspects of the world on paper. Painting adds passion to my life and gives me great comfort and joy.

I am a member of the Folsom Art Association, Sacramento Fine Arts Center(WASH), the Placer County Arts Council, California Art Club, Pastel Society of the West Coast, and Blue Line Art Gallery. My most recent award was Painting of the Year Florals with the Sacramento Fine Art Center.