Bio
Karen began her career as a film-based wedding photographer and progressively expanded her expertise into portraiture and boudoir work. As digital media evolved, she merged her photographic experience with her artistic background, establishing herself in the emerging field of digital art and photography. Karen has studied under several renowned mentors — including Don McGregor, Jane Conner-Ziser, Thom Rouse, and Richard Sturdevant — whose guidance helped shape her distinctive artistic style.
Committed to continuously refining her craft, Karen has pursued her passion for blending artistic vision with photographic technique. She has earned both her Master Artist and Master of Photography degrees, reflecting her dedication to excellence and innovation in her field.
“Being selected for Team Canada is is exciting for me. Having an image that I have created representing Canada is so humbling. I feel very privileged to be in the company of such talented fellow Canadians.”
2026 Portrait Illustrative
This image embodies the fierce strength and timeless beauty of women. Her spirit is unbreakable — untethered by limits or expectations. She owns every place she steps into, and every dream she dares to chase becomes hers to conquer.
2021 – Illustration / Digital Art
This image is a testament to the strength of a woman, and how this strength can be unbendable and beautiful.
2018 – Illustration / Digital Art
The hands of creation holding Eve in HIs hands.
2017 – Illustration / Digital Art
Woman has been created and is emerging from the Earth, reaching towards the heavens as Earth tries to hold her back.