Karen counts herself lucky to live and work in the beautiful seaside town of Skerries, Co. Dublin.

Known for her floral creations, Karen’s art will always delight and energise the viewer.  Her distinctive style of painting using a palette knife is characterised by thick, buttery, and colourful paint evoking the vibrancy of her subject, all beautifully captured in her inimitable style.

Her artistic journey is a testament to her passion and dedication.    Mainly self-taught, the catalyst being the gift of oil paints from her sister at an early age. In fact, she has an oil painting that she painted when she was twelve years old.    Karen honed her craft on the kitchen table, but in 2014, she realised her dream of having her own studio, situated within the historic Skerries Mills courtyard, a location steeped in history dating back to the 16th century and renowned for its iconic windmills.

Karen supplies galleries and shops around Ireland and the USA with her rang of products, from original oil paintings to bespoke products such as limited edition prints, greeting cards, silk scarves, and cotton blankets, all inspired by her original paintings.

Each of Karen’s limited edition prints is meticulously crafted, numbered, and personally signed, embodying her commitment to quality and authenticity. These prints are framed in her studio at Skerries Mills, which also serves as a gallery showcasing her diverse portfolio of work.

She was thrilled to be approached by the US shopping channel, QVC, to supply their St. Patrick’s Day special with three of her limited edition prints and appeared live on the 2024 St. Patrick’s Day show to promote the event.   She is scheduled to appear again this year on the show with new images.

Embracing her Irish heritage, Karen is a member of Guaranteed Irish, showcasing her dedication to supporting local craftsmanship and creativity. Her prints proudly bear the Guaranteed Irish brand, a mark of quality and authenticity.

As well as her personal work she has taken on various commissions including a large body of work for the Hotel Isaacs, in Dublin and Cork. Karen’s paintings can also be seen in the Lyrath Hotel, Kilkenny, Sheraton Hotel in Athlone and Lismore House Hotel in Lismore, Co. Waterford. Private collectors include, Actor Brendan Gleeson, Designer Laney Keogh, Actor Aongus Og McAnally, Irish rugby Captain Niall Hogan & TV and radio presenter Matt Cooper.