A Florida native and University of Florida graduate, Karen Koegel has worn many hats—special education teacher, professional organizer (featured on "Oprah"), and realtor—but always knew she was an artist at heart.

In 2010, Karen returned to Gainesville and helped rebuild the Gainesville Fine Arts Association, serving as President for five years while directing the GFAA Winter Fine Arts Fair at Tioga and developing her practice as an abstract artist.

As a self-taught artist, Karen explores various mediums, styles, textures, and layering. Recently, she has embraced collage, breathing new life into previous works and creating original pieces that tell stories through the creative process itself.

"My art embraces who I am—there is always more than you see. My work is a true reflection of my life, as I have never been one to stay within the lines."