Born in Toronto, Karen Rieger grew up in an artistic environment. Her mother was always engaged in creative projects around the home and her father was a talented artist who received his classical training in Czechoslovakia.

She spent two years studying at “The Art Centre”- Central Technical School’s renowned post-secondary art program, before completing her art education at the Ontario College of Art.

Karen is currently represented by galleries in Canada and the United States. She continues to paint and reside in Toronto where she lives with her husband and fellow artist.