Karen Latham
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Karen Latham is an American
painter
, residing in Hastings, Minnesota
. The artist is most known for her paintings of wildlife in realism
painted in the style of miniature.
The artist's painting was selected for the 2008 Illinois Conservation Stamp. Latham has been named "artist of the year" by conservation organizations, is a member of many art
and wildlife societies and is a signature member of the Society of animal artists
. Latham's paintings have been shown in the Nature in Art
museum (UK), Hiram Blauvelt museum, and the Gilcrease museum. Her artwork has been featured in numerous art publications including Wildlife Art magazine and Wildscape Magazine.
Her artwork was used to illustrate children's books.
Karen Latham's daughters, Bonnie Latham
and Rebecca Latham
are also artists.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
painter
Painting
Painting is the practice of applying paint, pigment, color or other medium to a surface . The application of the medium is commonly applied to the base with a brush but other objects can be used. In art, the term painting describes both the act and the result of the action. However, painting is...
, residing in Hastings, Minnesota
Hastings, Minnesota
Hastings is a city in Dakota counties in the U.S. state of Minnesota, near the confluence of the Mississippi and St. Croix Rivers. The population was 22,172 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Dakota County. The bulk of Hastings is in Dakota County; only a small part of the city extends...
. The artist is most known for her paintings of wildlife in realism
Realism (visual arts)
Realism in the visual arts is a style that depicts the actuality of what the eyes can see. The term is used in different senses in art history; it may mean the same as illusionism, the representation of subjects with visual mimesis or verisimilitude, or may mean an emphasis on the actuality of...
painted in the style of miniature.
The artist's painting was selected for the 2008 Illinois Conservation Stamp. Latham has been named "artist of the year" by conservation organizations, is a member of many art
Art
Art is the product or process of deliberately arranging items in a way that influences and affects one or more of the senses, emotions, and intellect....
and wildlife societies and is a signature member of the Society of animal artists
Society of Animal Artists
The Society of Animal Artists is an international organization for artists who paint, sculpt, or draw animals and wildlife, founded in 1960.The Society of Animal Artists, Inc. is "devoted to promoting excellence in the portrayal of the creatures sharing our planet, and to the education of the...
. Latham's paintings have been shown in the Nature in Art
Nature in Art
Nature in Art is a museum and art gallery at Wallsworth Hall, Twigworth, Gloucester, England, dedicated exclusively to art inspired by nature in all forms, styles and media...
museum (UK), Hiram Blauvelt museum, and the Gilcrease museum. Her artwork has been featured in numerous art publications including Wildlife Art magazine and Wildscape Magazine.
Her artwork was used to illustrate children's books.
Karen Latham's daughters, Bonnie Latham
Bonnie Latham
Bonnie Latham is an American painter, residing in Hastings, Minnesota. The artist is most known for her paintings of wildlife in realism painted in the style of miniature.The artist's painting was selected for the 2000 Federal Junior duck stamp...
and Rebecca Latham
Rebecca Latham
Rebecca Latham is an American painter, residing in Hastings, Minnesota. Latham is most known for her paintings of wildlife in realism painted in the style of miniature....
are also artists.