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Karen Baughman is a native Californian. She is primarily a self-taught artist, with a background in graphic design and fine art, and also works as an interior designer. She worked for many years in watercolor, but has focused in the last several years on oil painting. Karen has exhibited in galleries in Laguna Beach and Los Angeles, and has donated her work to support many charitable causes. She is a member of the Redondo Beach Art Group and of the Artists' Open Group of the Palos Verdes Art Center.

Of her work she says:

"When it comes to creating, very simply put, nature most often is my inspiration. Morning dew drops on a rose petal, how the sunlight or moonlight creates the sparkling and shimmering effect on the ocean or perhaps a tranquil scene of palm trees gently blowing in the breeze -- those are just a few things that I look for when taking photographs that will ultimately be used for my paintings.

My intent is not to make a social statement, rather to convey a feeling, emotion, or perhaps a memory for the observer. If what I feel while I'm creating a piece can be conveyed even in the smallest amount, then I have accomplished what I set out to do.

Art is to the eyes what music is to the ears. I want to create symphonies for people to enjoy."