Karen Watkins
@karenwatkins.bsky.social
Regular human artist. Painting and felting original handmade artwork mostly. Surreal, whimsical, fantastical, odd, spooky narrative imagery. A lot of animals. My website is http://www.kmwatkins.com #artist based in Colorado
This is most of the artwork I made for 2025 🥂to a fresh 2026!
December 31, 2025 at 6:30 PM
This is most of the artwork I made for 2025 🥂to a fresh 2026!
“New Home” last painting of the year. 16” x 12” acrylic on canvas. Available in the shop link in profile.
December 30, 2025 at 6:01 PM
“New Home” last painting of the year. 16” x 12” acrylic on canvas. Available in the shop link in profile.
My postcards for the annual Postcards show at Brassworks Gallery in Portland, OR. Show runs until January 3rd. There are hundreds and hundreds of these amazing original art postcards. You can even buy them online at Brassworksgallery .com 100 each
December 15, 2025 at 5:28 PM
My postcards for the annual Postcards show at Brassworks Gallery in Portland, OR. Show runs until January 3rd. There are hundreds and hundreds of these amazing original art postcards. You can even buy them online at Brassworksgallery .com 100 each
“Forever” is my last postcard painting for the Annual Postcard Show at Brassworks Gallery @brassworksgallery in Portland OR. Opening reception 12/13/25
5pm-9pm.
5pm-9pm.
December 12, 2025 at 6:23 PM
“Forever” is my last postcard painting for the Annual Postcard Show at Brassworks Gallery @brassworksgallery in Portland OR. Opening reception 12/13/25
5pm-9pm.
5pm-9pm.
“Transference” is one of my postcard paintings for the Annual Postcard Show at Brassworks Gallery @brassworksgallery in Portland OR. Collector preview starts Friday
12/12/25 at 5am. Opening reception 12/13/25
5pm-9pm.
12/12/25 at 5am. Opening reception 12/13/25
5pm-9pm.
December 11, 2025 at 6:08 PM
“Transference” is one of my postcard paintings for the Annual Postcard Show at Brassworks Gallery @brassworksgallery in Portland OR. Collector preview starts Friday
12/12/25 at 5am. Opening reception 12/13/25
5pm-9pm.
12/12/25 at 5am. Opening reception 12/13/25
5pm-9pm.
“That Time of Night” is one of my postcard paintings for the Annual Postcard Show at Brassworks Gallery @brassworksgallery in Portland OR. Collector preview starts Friday
12/12/25 at 5am. Opening reception 12/13/25
5pm-9pm.
12/12/25 at 5am. Opening reception 12/13/25
5pm-9pm.
December 10, 2025 at 5:51 PM
“That Time of Night” is one of my postcard paintings for the Annual Postcard Show at Brassworks Gallery @brassworksgallery in Portland OR. Collector preview starts Friday
12/12/25 at 5am. Opening reception 12/13/25
5pm-9pm.
12/12/25 at 5am. Opening reception 12/13/25
5pm-9pm.
Hedgehog in the Woodland is my new watercolor, ink, and color pencil painting.
This artwork is 11" x 14". www.etsy.com/listing/4413...
This artwork is 11" x 14". www.etsy.com/listing/4413...
December 8, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Hedgehog in the Woodland is my new watercolor, ink, and color pencil painting.
This artwork is 11" x 14". www.etsy.com/listing/4413...
This artwork is 11" x 14". www.etsy.com/listing/4413...
“Squirrel on a Journey” this is one of my new watercolor, ink, color pencil original paintings on paper. 11” x 14”
Available here:
www.etsy.com/shop/kmwatkins
Available here:
www.etsy.com/shop/kmwatkins
December 3, 2025 at 6:39 PM
“Squirrel on a Journey” this is one of my new watercolor, ink, color pencil original paintings on paper. 11” x 14”
Available here:
www.etsy.com/shop/kmwatkins
Available here:
www.etsy.com/shop/kmwatkins
This Chickadee by me is a watercolor, ink and color pencil painting. Original on watercolor paper 11” x 14”.
Available here www.etsy.com/shop/kmwatkins
Available here www.etsy.com/shop/kmwatkins
December 2, 2025 at 7:02 PM
This Chickadee by me is a watercolor, ink and color pencil painting. Original on watercolor paper 11” x 14”.
Available here www.etsy.com/shop/kmwatkins
Available here www.etsy.com/shop/kmwatkins
“Mouse in Moss” I have been working on these new watercolor paintings with ink and color pencil. This original art piece is 11” x 14”.
Available here: www.etsy.com/listing/4413...
Available here: www.etsy.com/listing/4413...
December 1, 2025 at 5:56 PM
“Mouse in Moss” I have been working on these new watercolor paintings with ink and color pencil. This original art piece is 11” x 14”.
Available here: www.etsy.com/listing/4413...
Available here: www.etsy.com/listing/4413...
So much art available in my Etsy shop. Many are new that i haven’t even posted yet! Check out here: www.etsy.com/shop/kmwatkins
November 12, 2025 at 8:05 PM
So much art available in my Etsy shop. Many are new that i haven’t even posted yet! Check out here: www.etsy.com/shop/kmwatkins
These are my postcards for the annual Postcard Show at Brassworks Gallery @brassworksgallery in Portland, Oregon. Show will be December 13th to January 3rd. These are actually postcard size and there will be a lot of them by many great artists.
October 28, 2025 at 6:32 PM
These are my postcards for the annual Postcard Show at Brassworks Gallery @brassworksgallery in Portland, Oregon. Show will be December 13th to January 3rd. These are actually postcard size and there will be a lot of them by many great artists.
Little wolf paintings for my feature artist spot called Beasts on the Trail for @thegunpowdertrail at @borkandwatkinsgallery
Original miniature acrylic paintings on plaque ready to hang
Original miniature acrylic paintings on plaque ready to hang
October 16, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Little wolf paintings for my feature artist spot called Beasts on the Trail for @thegunpowdertrail at @borkandwatkinsgallery
Original miniature acrylic paintings on plaque ready to hang
Original miniature acrylic paintings on plaque ready to hang
The Three Ravens Again for Beasts of the Trail in the Gunpowder Trail
The show will continue to be at our gallery bork and watkins Salida, Colorado
This moody needle felted ravens art piece on real tree branch is to set on table tops and shelves. All GT pieces will be listed on Etsy this month.
The show will continue to be at our gallery bork and watkins Salida, Colorado
This moody needle felted ravens art piece on real tree branch is to set on table tops and shelves. All GT pieces will be listed on Etsy this month.
October 13, 2025 at 4:45 PM
The Three Ravens Again for Beasts of the Trail in the Gunpowder Trail
The show will continue to be at our gallery bork and watkins Salida, Colorado
This moody needle felted ravens art piece on real tree branch is to set on table tops and shelves. All GT pieces will be listed on Etsy this month.
The show will continue to be at our gallery bork and watkins Salida, Colorado
This moody needle felted ravens art piece on real tree branch is to set on table tops and shelves. All GT pieces will be listed on Etsy this month.
Dante and Willmore portraits for the Beasts on the Trail for The Gunpowder Trail
Original acrylic paintings on plaques.
See these and the whole alternate history immersive western art show this week at Salida Artwalk 9th - 12th.
For more information on the show go to borkandwatkinsgallery.com
Original acrylic paintings on plaques.
See these and the whole alternate history immersive western art show this week at Salida Artwalk 9th - 12th.
For more information on the show go to borkandwatkinsgallery.com
October 9, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Dante and Willmore portraits for the Beasts on the Trail for The Gunpowder Trail
Original acrylic paintings on plaques.
See these and the whole alternate history immersive western art show this week at Salida Artwalk 9th - 12th.
For more information on the show go to borkandwatkinsgallery.com
Original acrylic paintings on plaques.
See these and the whole alternate history immersive western art show this week at Salida Artwalk 9th - 12th.
For more information on the show go to borkandwatkinsgallery.com
This bloody painting is for Beasts on the Trail a part of the Gunpowder Trail @borkandwatkinsgallery
Original Acrylic painting on gothic panel.
See the trail this week at Salida Artwalk @salidaartwalk 9th to 12th.
Original Acrylic painting on gothic panel.
See the trail this week at Salida Artwalk @salidaartwalk 9th to 12th.
October 8, 2025 at 4:24 PM
This bloody painting is for Beasts on the Trail a part of the Gunpowder Trail @borkandwatkinsgallery
Original Acrylic painting on gothic panel.
See the trail this week at Salida Artwalk @salidaartwalk 9th to 12th.
Original Acrylic painting on gothic panel.
See the trail this week at Salida Artwalk @salidaartwalk 9th to 12th.
“The Roman Coin” my painting for Beasts of the Trail for The Gunpowder Trail. The the owl embossed Roman coin reveals itself in a frenzied dream. Acrylic on carved plaque.
More info and preorder the Gunpowder Trail book here: www.borkandwatkinsgallery.com
More info and preorder the Gunpowder Trail book here: www.borkandwatkinsgallery.com
October 7, 2025 at 5:03 PM
“The Roman Coin” my painting for Beasts of the Trail for The Gunpowder Trail. The the owl embossed Roman coin reveals itself in a frenzied dream. Acrylic on carved plaque.
More info and preorder the Gunpowder Trail book here: www.borkandwatkinsgallery.com
More info and preorder the Gunpowder Trail book here: www.borkandwatkinsgallery.com
“The Four Horses” my painting for Beasts on the Trail for our show Gunpowder Trail
Each horse is symbolized by their rider. Acrylic on Trekell panel
See the Gunpowder Trail this 9th-12th at the Salida Artwalk. More info for the show at borkandwatkinsgallery.com
Each horse is symbolized by their rider. Acrylic on Trekell panel
See the Gunpowder Trail this 9th-12th at the Salida Artwalk. More info for the show at borkandwatkinsgallery.com
October 6, 2025 at 4:39 PM
“The Four Horses” my painting for Beasts on the Trail for our show Gunpowder Trail
Each horse is symbolized by their rider. Acrylic on Trekell panel
See the Gunpowder Trail this 9th-12th at the Salida Artwalk. More info for the show at borkandwatkinsgallery.com
Each horse is symbolized by their rider. Acrylic on Trekell panel
See the Gunpowder Trail this 9th-12th at the Salida Artwalk. More info for the show at borkandwatkinsgallery.com
Dante and Wilmore” my painting for Beast on the Trail for our show Gunpowder Trail @borkandwatkinsgallery acrylic on panel
If you are in the area this weekend the show will be up all Salida Artwalk 9th-12th for more info about this immersive Wild West art show go here www.borkandwatkinsgallery.com
If you are in the area this weekend the show will be up all Salida Artwalk 9th-12th for more info about this immersive Wild West art show go here www.borkandwatkinsgallery.com
October 5, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Dante and Wilmore” my painting for Beast on the Trail for our show Gunpowder Trail @borkandwatkinsgallery acrylic on panel
If you are in the area this weekend the show will be up all Salida Artwalk 9th-12th for more info about this immersive Wild West art show go here www.borkandwatkinsgallery.com
If you are in the area this weekend the show will be up all Salida Artwalk 9th-12th for more info about this immersive Wild West art show go here www.borkandwatkinsgallery.com
“Lenore, Pallas, and Nevermore” for Gunpowder Trail show at Bork and Watkins gallery I am the featured artist for the Beast on the Trail section. More info on this show at borkandwatkinsgallery.com
Acrylic on Trekell panel
Acrylic on Trekell panel
October 1, 2025 at 5:22 PM
“Lenore, Pallas, and Nevermore” for Gunpowder Trail show at Bork and Watkins gallery I am the featured artist for the Beast on the Trail section. More info on this show at borkandwatkinsgallery.com
Acrylic on Trekell panel
Acrylic on Trekell panel
August 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM
The Owl Traveler new original painting and needle felted wall art 15” x 13” acrylic on wood cut with felted roving wrapped around
kmwatkins.com
kmwatkins.com
July 2, 2025 at 7:50 PM
The Owl Traveler new original painting and needle felted wall art 15” x 13” acrylic on wood cut with felted roving wrapped around
kmwatkins.com
kmwatkins.com
June 30, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Little hedgehog 🦔 painting
kmwatkins.com
kmwatkins.com
June 26, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Little hedgehog 🦔 painting
kmwatkins.com
kmwatkins.com
New painting “Tame” the taming of the self can be the most powerful. Acrylic on panel.
Ready to hang. 18” x 18”
kmwatkins.com
Ready to hang. 18” x 18”
kmwatkins.com
June 5, 2025 at 6:11 PM
New painting “Tame” the taming of the self can be the most powerful. Acrylic on panel.
Ready to hang. 18” x 18”
kmwatkins.com
Ready to hang. 18” x 18”
kmwatkins.com