Selected Works
Bio
Karen Elizabeth Edelstein
has been making art since, at the age of 8, her grandfather (a professional photographer) taught her composition through the art of collage. In her twenties she became interested in painting while working at Stones Gallery in Kauai, Hawaii and often uses photo-reference for her studio artwork. With an assoc. degree in fine art and photography she has shown her work in Hawaii, Maine and Vieques, Puerto Rico. Always drawn to the sea she has created paintings, jewelry design and photography that reflect the interest that water holds. Viewing the world with gentle irony she reflects on color, light and movement.
Karen is the successful owner of Seamark Silver. She designs sea motif/color jewelry and travels to Bali, Indonesia where she works closely with a a family of silversmiths. Through this collaboration they share their creativity and diverse cultures.
For the last 17 years Karen has found herself on Vieques Island and over these years has painted murals for the Trade Winds Restaurant and Guest House and Hacienda Tamarindo Hotel as well as many residences. She has forged lifelong friendships with local folks, businesses and home owners alike, always drawn back to the Island and the Sea. Karen, along with her husband Monte, a specialty woodworker, spend their days between Midcoast Maine, Bali, Indonesia and Vieques, Puerto Rico. Continuing to explore the sea, warm friendships, tropical colors and the long walk on Sun Bay.
Karen is the successful owner of Seamark Silver. She designs sea motif/color jewelry and travels to Bali, Indonesia where she works closely with a a family of silversmiths. Through this collaboration they share their creativity and diverse cultures.
For the last 17 years Karen has found herself on Vieques Island and over these years has painted murals for the Trade Winds Restaurant and Guest House and Hacienda Tamarindo Hotel as well as many residences. She has forged lifelong friendships with local folks, businesses and home owners alike, always drawn back to the Island and the Sea. Karen, along with her husband Monte, a specialty woodworker, spend their days between Midcoast Maine, Bali, Indonesia and Vieques, Puerto Rico. Continuing to explore the sea, warm friendships, tropical colors and the long walk on Sun Bay.