About

Hi I’m Miss Karen and I’m on  journey to find harmony in life through art and writing.

Harmony In Life is something different for every person. For one person it is very spiritual. For another it can be that feeling you get when running and your second wind kicks into gear.

I am a native Texan born and raised in Dallas, now living in southern California. I love color, and my passion is to create playful, whimsical, and sometimes quirky art and writings that make people happy, giggle and smile.

My journey is to try not take this world too seriously. I work hard not be a “Karen”. If you are on social media you will understand what this means.

Here is my little story. What is yours?

Let me introduce myself. My name is Karen, and yes, “Karen” is a wonderful name. Not all “Karens” are like the ones on social media. I’m a Texan living in southern California, been here for many years. Long time graphic/website designer/artist/illustrator. Most of my clients, in the past, have been business-to-business corporate clients.

Before 2020 I did paint parties all over North San Diego County. Like everyone else, I started doing online classes and videos when everything closed down. I now have a collection of live video art classes. And now even have 8-week classes for homeschool families who need a plan and fun projects.

Short Bio

Karen has over 25 years of experience as an illustrator, graphic, and web designer, specializing in corporate identity, UI design, print design, and branding. Before she started her own design firm, she worked in the video game division of GTE Entertainment and then for Verizon as the lead UI and website designer for over ten years. During those years at Verizon, she won many design awards, including Telly Award, Astrid Creative Award, Summit Creative Award, American Design Award, and others.

She has a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from The University of North Texas in advertising and over 30 hours of computer graphic and multi-media courses.

Being an artist, Karen has taught a variety of art classes for ages 4 to 85. The first teaching experience was right out of college, teaching summer art camps at a Montessori school in Texas. She ran the art classes and camps at the Vista Art Foundation Gallery 204 for three years. She then taught art to K-8th Grade at St. Mary’s Catholic School for five years. Today, she has many online classes and owns Harmony in Life Art Lessons.

The resides in North San Diego County with her boat captain husband, daughter, and dog Abby. Even though she has one daughter, her daughter’s friends live most of their days at her house. Her and her husband love to fix super for all the girls. Karen loves nature and goes for a walk on the trails or at the beach every day. Karen’s family takes a trip to Yosemite every year.