I am a native Texan, born and raised in Dallas, now living in southern California. I am a freelance illustrator and painter working in oil, acrylic, and digital media.

I first started painting watercolor on a hillside looking over while attending Lake Geneve while attending the American College of Switzerland. Under the influence of my instructor Rob Ertle, Disney, Italy, Memphis Design, Pop Art, California and the mountains, my paintings are full of life, whimsical lines, and color.

When it comes to subject matter, I paint everything from landscapes, still-lifes, critters to portraits. Now I am working on patterns and surface design.

I am also a graphic designer, website designer, and brand manager for several companies.

Follow me on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenbrakebarge/ Fine Art Site: http://www.karenbrake.com Commercial Design Website: http://rededgegraphics.com

COPYRIGHT NOTICE: All artworks © Karen Brake Barge. All rights reserved worldwide. My work is protected by copyright law and it is unlawful to download, copy, edit, display, reproduce or redistribute my images without permission.

Education Apple Regional Multimedia Center at Collin County Community College, Plano, TX, January 1991 to August 1992, Certificate of Computer Graphics in Multimedia. North Texas State University, Denton, TX, September 1984 to August 1987 Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree; Major: Advertising Art, Minor: English, Dean’s List. American College of Switzerland, Leysin, Switzerland. Studied art in Geneve, Paris, Monaco, Venice and Florence, Summer 1986. University of Texas, Austin, TX, September 1983 to May 1984. Studied art history and Plein air painting in Geneve, Paris, Monaco, Venice, Florence, and Monet’s Gardens, Summer with Rob Erdle Richland Junior College, Dallas, TX September 1982 to May 1983, Phi Theta Kappa.