Baltimore artist Karen Janssen brings more than 30 years of experience and a wide range of both style and skill into each project before her. Karen began her formal training as a teen, with private painting lessons, and progressed onto an art major at Penn State University. She completed her degree at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, and continues this education with each brush stroke and line in a life long freelance career.
Specializing in watercolor,acrylics and pen & ink illustration, Karen's style is classical and realistic. She has enjoyed commissions for works both small and large, from spot illustrations to wall murals.
Specializing in watercolor,acrylics and pen & ink illustration, Karen's style is classical and realistic. She has enjoyed commissions for works both small and large, from spot illustrations to wall murals.
Eastern Shore Brown Pelicans
NEW year, new products! These beautiful blank art cards are available for purchase. Working with a local printer in the Baltimore area, I am now producing cards from some of my most popular paintings. Printed on thick card stock, individually wrapped with envelopes included, each 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"card is a work of art in itself. Frame them or send them with special greetings to friends and family. $3 each or 6 for $15. Email me for local delivery options or to arrange shipping.
Here are just a few new pieces from the last months. More time at home has meant more time painting!
"Bubbles"
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"My mother's hands"
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Sonja's Robin
- UPDATE: This piece was recently chosen to be on the MAY 2021 Covers of "The Country Chronicle" and "The Villager", 2 local Newspapers in Baltimore County!
- SONJA'S ROBIN
- This watercolor was recently done for a dear friend who is a bird lover and expert, so getting the details just right was very important. Painted during the cold winter months, this beautiful Robin brought the promise of spring to life!
"Green Pastures"
See the Watercolor Page for more details on some new works like these!
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Check out the Pen & Ink page for more favorites from the "Inktober19 Challenge"
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"A Portrait to Remember"
When Denise recently lost her father, I was honored to paint this portrait from a favorite old photo for her. Such a beautiful tribute to his life, and what great gift for her brother.
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Check out the full story and detailed painting on the Watercolor page!
You can see the whole story on my Illustration projects page!
"Maggie"
Boston Strong, Murphy Strong!
Check out the latest additions on the Gallery Page!
