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Come On, Hope (2023)
The title of my latest painting comes from a poem called "Land of Enchantment" by poet, Marisa Longo. We were recently paired for an...
Karen Lembo
Jan 1, 20242 min read


Me, Age 6 (2023)
During the pandemic, I began to experiment with monoprinting, layering, mixed media and collage, eventually leading to several of the...
Karen Lembo
Aug 29, 20232 min read


"Emmaus" Walks (2023)
I want to tell you the story of how this painting came to be. You see, it is a story of transformation, much like my own personal...
Karen Lembo
May 24, 20232 min read


Perseverance, 2023
This tree is thriving on a gorgeous sunny day on Assateague Island here on the Eastern Shore, but its shape records the battles it has...
Karen Lembo
Apr 24, 20232 min read


Beneath the Surface, 2023
Living in a world that tries to paint every situation black or white, right or wrong, everyone feels pressured to choose sides. This...
Karen Lembo
Apr 3, 20231 min read


Reflections After the Storm (2023)
A major storm this past Christmas impacted thousands of travelers and the loved ones waiting to share the holidays with them. Thankfully...
Karen Lembo
Jan 30, 20232 min read


Trinity (2022)
I've spent a lot of time this past year chasing light, trying to capture in my work the glory of what I see in the midst of my everyday,...
Karen Lembo
Oct 3, 20222 min read


No Perfect Path (Into the Light, 2022)
I think most artists are insecure like me. No matter how much we've grown and accomplished, we're always wondering, "is this good...
Karen Lembo
Aug 30, 20221 min read


Change Your Perspective (Torrey Pines, 2021)
I live on the east coast, where the highest vantage point you'll have looking out towards the ocean is a sand dune. I was so intrigued by...
Karen Lembo
May 2, 20222 min read


The Empty Nest
Well, it's taking a little longer for me than for some others--my children are a bit widely spaced. But one by one they are flying the...
Karen Lembo
Apr 25, 20222 min read


Two Are Better Than One
I recently won first place for this painting in the Salisbury Art Space's April show "New Beginnings." The judge told me her eye was ...
Karen Lembo
Apr 18, 20222 min read


Lift Up Your Head
Trying something new. This time around, I painted the darkness first--painted most of the canvas black, then I added the light. I worked...
Karen Lembo
Apr 11, 20221 min read


New Beginnings
At first I thought this painting was about the trees, but as I worked, it was about the path...and so much more. It's about the process:...
Karen Lembo
Apr 5, 20222 min read
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