Karen's interest in birds, particularly parrots, stems from early childhood memories. She spent time observing the character and social behaviour of wild birds and watched her pet budgerigars and cockatiels.

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Karen completed a Bachelor of Biological Science at Latrobe University which has contributed to her practice, being informed by both scientific and creative interests in the natural environment.

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Karen loves printmaking as a medium to explore her interests in birdlife, as it facilitates experimentation, and provides the capacity to use the same print in a variety of ways. She often employs relief printmaking methods to create linocuts and monoprints. During Covid lockdowns Karen collected foliage from her garden, and started playing with eco-printing as backgrounds for linocuts.

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Karen works from her home studio and Firestation Print Studio