Karen Zima was born in Easton, Pennsylvania. Her talent was recognized early, when at the age of ten she won a prize for a portrait in a school contest. After high school, she furthered her art studies at Penn State. Karen is a prolific painter whom is known for her great attention to detail and strength color in her work. She can make light and brilliant color dance on her canvas to create a magical and alluring harmony. Her expertise is in painting in oil, acrylic and pastel. Throughout her life, she has drawn from inspiration from everyday and everyone around her. The, she adds her imagination and brings an alluring work of art to life.