Karen C. Pruitt - Nature in Watercolors

Karen C. Pruitt is a watercolor artist from the Eastern Shore of Virginia. Her subjects include wildlife, waterfowl, and songbirds in their natural settings. Noted for her use of vibrant colors in a realistic approach with close attention to detail, her paintings are collected by people throughout the country. Since begininng her career as a professional artist in 1990, Karen has won numerous awards and frequently exhibits in art shows throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. She has also produced limited edition prints of nineteen of her paintings.

News - Karen often has customers ask her to create something special for them. Sometimes it is a very specific request. Other projects originate from just an idea or vision. Customers can request the size of their painting and colors that they might like to be used. If you have something special you would like painted, contact Karen with your idea. Examples of recently commissioned paintings are provided below.

"Jen's House" was done as a surprise portrait gift of a new home in Manteo.

"Explosion" was created for a customer who wanted a painting of a peregrine falcon attacking its prey mid-air with feathers flying. Colors and size were to coordinate with another painting that Karen had done for him before.

"McCavity Cat" was painted using a prize winning photograph that the owner took of her beloved pet.

New Personalized Giclee - "Welcome Home" is Karen's newest giclee reproduction. For a limited time, you can have the sign on this picture personalized for free with your own message or information, such as your name or street address. The image is 10"x14" and is $50. Click here to see examples of personalized signs.