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News, Awards and RecognitionKaren's work appears in more than 100 museums and institutions around the world...

History, natural history and wildlife illustrator Karen Carr

Karen selected as 2013 Researcher in Residence at Denali National Park.

The MSLC Researcher-in-Residence program allows select researchers to build lasting connections with Denali's research staff and to further the long-term science outreach potential for the park.

Learn more about what Karen will be doing, and look for a new denali Sinosaur mural here in late 2013!


Internship teaches hands-on science.

Aldo Leopold High School student and Karen Carr Studio intern Cedric Hayes is working with scientists at Southern Methodist University in Dallas to digitally recreate a sea creature that existed about 65 million years ago. Cedric is participating in the project as part of the internship program at Aldo Leopold High School.

Deb Preusch, coordinator of the internship program at the school, said the program is a cornerstone of the school's inquiry-based approach to learning.

Read more!


Reviews for Karen's children's book, "Dinosaur Hunt,"
published by HarperCollins:

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"The intriguing perspectives add drama and immediacy, and the author pushes the limits of the digital media providing impressive detail, for example, the play of light on the mottled textured skin of the giants. This will be a crowd pleaser."
— Kirkus Reviews

"The dramatic, realistic illustrations (open) windows into stunning Cretaceous landscapes... This eye-catching title will gather no dust on your shelves; it will be enjoyed by dinophiles and monster fans alike..."
— School Library Journal

Dinosaur Hunt : Texas-115 Million Years Ago
by Karen Carr (Author)
Hardcover
Publisher: HarperCollins Juvenile Books; (October, 2002)
ISBN: 0060297042


Now Available:
Karen's new book, "Jurassic Shark"

Published by HarperCollins.

Jurassic Shark
by Deborah Diffily (Author), Karen Carr (Illustrator)
Hardcover: 32 pages
Publisher: HarperCollins; (February, 2004)
ISBN: 0060082496


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"Earth and Sky" Interview
by Mark Airhart

"At the time of writing, Carr is working on '500 feet of murals for the Audubon Institute for their new Insectorium. A really neat project..... lots of giant bugs.' "




Awarded first prize... in the Concurso Internacional de Ilustração de Dinossauros!

Karen's "Jurassic Landscape" entry in the Concurso Internacional de Ilustração de Dinossauros was awarded first prize, in judging of more than 50 entries from 33 artists in 10 countries.


Karen's Ancient Life Series for The Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History was selected in juried competition to appear in the 2001 Communication Arts annual illustration issue. Images are selected by a juried panel from among thousands of entries worldwide.


* Science and Technology Digital Arts Competition awards Karen first place in annual juried competition


* 22nd annual Mitchell A. Wilder Publication Design Competition honors work for Dallas Museum of Natural History.


* Interview with paleo-artist Karen Carr...
from Prehistoric Planet.com


* Did humans hunt giant mammals to extinction? Or give them lethal disease?
Scientific American



* Rulers of the Jurassic Seas...
Scientific American


* Legged snake may uproot family tree...
Discovery

Karen in the classroom

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—As a guest speaker or lecturer

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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