As a contemporary landscape and wildlife artist, my work is deeply rooted in a true admiration for the natural world and real concern for its fragility. I hope to evoke a sense of urgency and inspire action toward sustainable living and conservation efforts. I believe that art has the power to transform perspectives, foster empathy, and ignite a collective commitment to protect our planet.
Canadian contemporary landscape artist Karen Pedersen, lives in Carstairs, Alberta. Born in Calgary and spending time on the family farm in Sundry Alberta along with cousins cattle ranches in northern Alberta she developed a love for open spaces and the diverse landscape.
Mainly self-taught Karen is know for her distinct brush work and painterly style. She also believes that being an artist is an ongoing process of learning and continues to study with other know artists.
Karen’s has participated in the Calgary Stamped Auction event , her work has been published in Paint the Barn Red – An artistic history of the Barns of Mountain View County; along with magazines. Karen has shown in many juried group exhibitions and her paintings have placed in competitions and won awards.
Karen is a juried member of the Federation of Canadian Artists, associate member of the Society of Canadian Artists and several local art groups. She is currently represented by Route22 Gallery in Cochran and the Leighton Art Centre near Calgary.
