Artist's Background

Looking At LIfe From Behind An Easel: Karen was born and raised in Nebraska, and then moved across the river to live in Iowa. From 2013 thru 2018, Karen lived in Lipetsk, Russia - long enough for the power and beauty of Russian impressionist art to make a potent impact. Study with a talented figurative artist while in Lipetsk, increased the desire/need to draw with substance and clarity, as part of the painting process.  Karen lives and paints in Grinnell, Iowa.

More information is available at KarenCooperPaintings.com.