Hi, I’m Kara, a visual fine art painter in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area.

My work explores the quiet tension between beauty and impermanence. Through still life, observational painting, and tonal drawing, I capture moments that feel both intimate and distant- scenes that might otherwise pass unnoticed. Elements become portals into a mood, a memory, or a fragment of emotional truth, often depicted in ephemeral or surreal arrangements.

Rooted in a reverence for observation, I work primarily in oil, building subtle layers of light and shadow to create a sense of atmosphere and depth.  I often combine the feeling of dreaming and nostalgia with my floral study work for larger studio pieces. By using soft edges, rich shadows, and organic flow I strive to capture realism with atmosphere, expressive brushstrokes, and nostalgic landscapes- in essence, romantic floral dreams in paint.

I view each piece as an invitation to slow down- an offering of stillness in a world that moves too quickly.

Thank you for being here

-Kara