Karen's been involved in one form of art or another for as long as she can remember. She's a third generation artist and has always had access to materials and instruction from her favorite artist, her dad. Karen's primary focus over the years has been in watercolor, stained glass and now she's studying (and having fun with) lampworking. Her sister-in-law invited her to take a class with her and after lighting up the torch, melting the glass and forming her very first bead she knew she was hooked.