History, natural history and wildlife illustrator Karen Carr
Karen's Resume and C.V.
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Microsoft Word file with Karen's current curriculum vitae.
Client List
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Downloadable Microsoft Word file showing Karen's recent customers and projects.
Photos of Karen in the field
Karen in Ethiopia for ongoing work with Dr. Bonnie Jacobs of SMU. Learn more about Dr. Jacobs work from her blog for the New York Times.
Karen in El Yunque image 1, the Caribbean National Forest in Puerto Rico. Research from this trip was included in the Oklahoma mural series Karen completed. JPG file is 1.5 MB.
Karen in El Yunque image 2. JPG file is 2.2 MB.
All images are copyright by Karen Carr.
All rights reserved. Images may not be used without permission.
Karen in the classroom
—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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