Items of Interest about Karen S. Seltzer
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Karen's father, Bill Schmitt, was an
artist and drew patriotic cartoons during World War II. He introduced
Karen to the arts, but it was a visit to the St. Louis Museum of Art to
view an exhibit of
Van Gogh paintings which resulted in her decision to study art. Karen's
use of vibrant color may be credited to many artists, including Van Gogh,
Bonnard, Wolf Kahn and Rockwell Kent. Karen traveled to Soho in
New York City during the 70's and 80's and was also influenced by
numerous contemporary art exhibits she saw there and at the Museum of
Modern Art. Although Karen selected
printmaking as her focus in college, she admits that painting was her
first love.
Some of Karen's influential art books |
| Karen recently moved to a new studio in
Broad Ripple. She shares the studio of potter, Ruth Stoner.
The light, cheerful environment is encouraging to
Karen. The studio displays not only the work of Ruth
and Karen, but also jewelry, and sculpture of other artists as
well. Located on Ferguson Avenue, the studio is only a few blocks
away from the Hoosier Salon Patron's Association Gallery. Karen is
the Assistant Director of the Hoosier Salon Gallery in Broad Ripple.
6340 Ferguson Avenue, Broad Ripple, Indiana |
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Most recently, Karen has been painting
landscapes and seascapes, but she also paints portrait commissions.
She has a portfolio of many examples of portraits from photographs.
She also paints commissions of houses, gardens and pets.
Portrait by Karen Seltzer |
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