Participating Artists

Karen Dreyer

Biography / Artist Statement

Art has always been a passion of mine and I have always felt happiest when I have been creating something beautiful. Most of my art (painting) education came from my mother who is a wonderful artist. I grew up in a house where there was always the smell of turpentine and art on the easel. I did not initially pursue art as a career.  I graduated from the University of Kansas with a Bachelors Degree in The Science Of Nursing. I worked as a critical care nurse for 13 years before retiring to raise my two children.  When they were old enough and self sufficient I began to actively pursue a career in painting. My mom was a huge help to me and most of what I know about the art I learned from her. When painting I try to create paintings that I feel have soul.  Soul will pull you to a piece and hold you and you may not even know why.  It speaks to you somehow.  Art has brought me so much joy and I hope my art also brings this same kind of joy to others.