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Postcards From France: Strasbourg

Postcards From Strasbourg Postcards From France kicked off in beautiful Strasbourg. But first… I had to get there from Frankfurt by myself with an injured back. My hubby Joe had been with me for a week, which was beyond awesome! I’d been missing him so much – and we had a blast with our self-proclaimed…

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Postcards From France: Finally, Provence!

WooHoo! Provence! Little things make me happy. Like finally making to Provence in France… a place I’ve dreamed of visiting for most of my life. (Lots of bucket list items getting checked off on this adventure!).

“Postcards From an Artist”: It Begins!

Today it begins! I’m in New York right now; later this week, Rome. After that, Germany, Switzerland and France. In all, close to 2 months, 4 countries and a world of experiences I can’t wait to embrace! Here’s the thing. I didn’t want this to be one of those “Oh – Karen’s off doing her thing.…

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Karen on TWiP! PLUS… Europe!

Europe, Here I Come Just a shade over a week to go before I leave for Rome! But that’s only the FIRST stop. Lots going on behind the scenes right now, but I’m allllllmost ready to start talking about and sharing it all. In fact, I’ll probably have something for ya in a couple of…

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The 4 Reasons I’m STOKED!

Spring’s on its way (even though we’ll likely get lots more snow.). Normally that has me giddy all by itself. This year, there are 4 NEW reasons I’m stoked as it rolls around! I’m getting ready to travel again – for 2 months! I can’t wait! I’m in that “OMG, I’ve got so much to…

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Finding Your Voice: Day 8. Shapes & Patterns.

Oh boy! It’s Day 8 in: “Finding Your Voice… 10 Days, 10 Concepts To Help You Find Your Photographic Voice.”  Today, we’re going to wrap ourselves around… Shapes and Patterns A world without shapes or patterns is pretty much a blob. Ditto bones. 😉 Shapes and patterns are definitely important elements to watch for – and potentially build…

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Finding Your Voice: Day 7. Movement

Welcome to Day 7 in our series: “Finding Your Voice… 10 Days, 10 Concepts To Help You Find Your Photographic Voice.” Movement Today we get into an area that might seem a little more abstract to you, but I’ll give it my best shot at explaining how I see this one. Here’s the fill-in:  My favorite type…

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