Galleries West Fine Art

Karen Latham, SAA

Discipline(s): Watercolor on Borad

Accolades: Signature Member- Society of Animal Artists (SAA). 2005: People’s Choice Award, Arts for the Parks Top 100, Jackson, Wyoming. 2004: Award of Excellence, 44th Annual Exhibition of the Society of Animal Artists; Region I Winner, Arts for the Parks Mini 100, Jackson, WY; Best of Show, Kentucky National Wildlife Artist Award and Purchase Award, Henderson, KY. 2003: 9th Place, Federal Duck Stamp Competition, Washington, D.C. 2002: 3rd Place, Federal Duck Stamp Competition. 1997: Artist of the Year, Artists of Minnesota. Karen has also shown her paintings in national and international miniature art exhibitions including American Art in Miniature- the Gilcrease Museum, Tulsa, Oklahoma, and the British Society of Miniaturists, West Yorkshire, England. Karen has also shown her paintings in international miniature art exhibitions including: British Society of Miniaturists, West Yorkshire, England.

Bio:
Beginning at the age of 10, Karen realized that she had a very special artistic gift. Since that time, she has taught herself to utilize the talent given to her and, in addition to a biology degree, she has studied with a number of prominent contemporary artists. Developing her own style through many hours of study of techniques and creating those of her own, Karen has continually worked to improve her art. "The best artist never stops learning.", Karen says. "There is always some way to better your art. You must keep an open mind and be willing to change your work as needed. Many pieces keep evolving as they progress and end up quite the learning experience."
Karen has won numerous awards and exhibits extensively in the United States and England. In sharing the special magic of wildlife and nature in her paintings, Karen hopes to help the viewer to better appreciate the natural world around them.

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