Karen Burns

"Born and raised in Southern California, moved to El Paso, TX in the early 80s, I now call El Paso home. These two environments, ocean and desert have inspired a lot of my art.  I started to work with clay after retirement of almost 40 years in the technology field.  Hand-building is my favorite clay technique, though I do use the wheel periodically.  It is so exciting to watch the clay form into a character or object.  I find myself smiling all during the process of creation.  It is a process that requires patience, and hope, that it will make it though, to it's final stage. I see things in life differently, always looking for the artistic viewpoint.  It's a wonderful way to spend retirement"