Generally my work is a fusion of representational and abstract imagery. Through still life subjects my paintings explore the juxtaposition of permanence and impermanence, fragility and strength, the resilience of hope. I am a Denver native and received a BFA from the University of Colorado, Boulder. I took the long way around to develop my art but have been exhibiting for about twenty five years. My work is currently shown in Santa Fe, NM and Boston, MA. I continue to live and work in Denver. My website is www.karenzhaynes.com and my instagram is under the account karenzhaynesstudio.