Karen Koch

I rely on my love of nature and memories of days gone by for inspiration for my art.

As a mixed media collage artist, I can use any art supply or everyday object to make art. Absolutely anything is fair game!

My favorite materials – paper, books, maps – appear in almost every artwork. Maps are wonderful reminders of childhood road trips and the promise of grand adventures. Fabric, buttons, and thread are a nod to childhood evenings spent learning to sew from my mother.

When I am finished combining the myriad of materials, the results are artworks rich in color and texture, with a touch of nostalgia.

I have been a full-time artist with a studio in Hudson, Ohio, for more than a decade.