Karen Knutson

 “I paint watercolors because I love the freedom that the paint has on the paper. I like watercolor for its free and wild qualities, forcing the artist to adjust to its many moods. For the past few years, I’ve enjoyed adding collage to my watercolor paintings, because I love the textures and the color discoveries of collage. My paintings are starting to be more abstract with usually something that is recognizable in the painting. I used to be drawn to paintings for their colors, but now I’m drawn to paintings with dynamic design. First and foremost, I like to have fun while I paint, and I’m constantly trying out new things, so that I will grow as an artist. I feel like the luckiest person alive to be able to do something that I love so much!”

Karen teaches The Dynamic Duo Watercolor Workshop, with Pat Undis at Edina Art Center.