Hanford Reach Columbia River Views: Otter detail
Geologic period: Modern
Pictured:
River otter detail
About this image:
Karen's work for Hanford Reach includes a series of underwater views of life in the Columbia River. These images are shown in a semi-circular series of panels that surround visitors.
Did you know?
Karen loves river otters (but who doesn't?) and was lucky enough to see two young otters being reintroduced to the wild a few years ago. She said they didn't stay around long to chat with their audience of nature watchers, and made a dash for the nearby river as soon as they were released!
Image and client information:
Hanford Reach Columbia River Views: Otter detail.
For Hanford Reach National Monument.
© by Karen Carr
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In addition to the time she spends painting, Karen finds time now and again to serve as a guest speaker, lecturer and instructor to museum groups, professional organizations, schools and universities. She has also presented master classes in art and digital painting at universities in the U.S.
Karen has delivered recent presentations for these institutions and groups:
- Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
- Southern Methodist University
- Guild of Natural Science Illustrators at the College of William & Mary and at Montana State University
- New Mexico Highlands University
- University of Texas at Arlington
- University of North Texas
- Dallas Paleontological Society
Originally trained in the classical techniques of illustration and painting, Karen frequently speaks on the transition to a digital world, and on the challenges and benefits this transition poses for artists, clients and viewers. She conducts professional seminars on painting, illustration and digital image creation, and also offers specific programs tailored to the needs of professional groups or classroom instructors.
To contact Karen about a speaking engagement, just drop her a note or call her studio.
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