Karen Offutt Art
American
Karen Offutt was born and raised in Dallas, Texas, by a creative family who encouraged her to explore her artistic talent from an early age. Her father is an artist, and her mother is a designer and owner of a needlepoint company. Throughout her formative years, Karen excelled in art classes and participated in several art exhibits. She studied at North Texas State University in search of a more formal fine arts education. As a young adult, she sought a more serious outlet for her talent.
Her career's turning point came when she decided to study abroad and committed herself to become a fine artist. As so many artists before her had done, Karen left home to live and paint in Paris, France, for three years. While there, she spent a considerable amount of time in galleries and museums, where she was exposed to an abundance of art genres ranging from classical to contemporary. Immersing herself entirely in her craft, Karen painted with local artists and attended classes at the Academie de Beaux Arts. Much of her work today is reflective of the time she spent painting and living in Paris.
Working from her studio in Austin, Karen approaches her paintings with an atmospheric sensitivity combining shape, tone, line, and color. The inspiration of her preferred subject matter comes from daily life, where the awareness of her surroundings is embodied in her work. This is most evident with the urban landscapes where individuals interact in natural settings. Nothing is staged, and the expressions are honest and without reservation. "As an artist, I am very aware of my environment, which invites me to be a constant observer. I see potential in everything, and my emotional reaction guides me to the specific inspiration. There are different aspects to my painting, for example, technical skill, creative freedom, and emotional truth. My goal is to create work that guides all these elements in a direction that moves me."to
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"Luster" (2024) Oil Painting by Karen Offutt, Female Portrait
By Karen Offutt
Located in Denver, CO
Karen Offutt's (US based) "Luster" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a portrait of a woman on an abstracted background. The painting is framed, with overall dimensio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Karen Offutt Art
Materials
Oil, Panel
"Locked, " Oil Painting
By Karen Offutt
Located in Denver, CO
Karen Offutt's "Locked" is an original, handmade painting that depicts a close up view of a feminine face at three quarters view, her brown hair frames her porcelain face.
About th...
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2010s Photorealist Karen Offutt Art
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Canvas, Oil
Wrapped in Red, Oil Painting , Figurative Style, Texas Artist, Austin Texas
By Karen Offutt
Located in Houston, TX
Karen Offutt approaches Wrapped in Red 40 x 30 , oil on panel with an atmospheric sensitivity combining shape, tone line, and color. Karen is best known for her figurative painting...
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2010s Impressionist Karen Offutt Art
Materials
Oil
"The Bather" (2024) Oil Painting by Karen Offutt, Female Portrait, Nude
By Karen Offutt
Located in Denver, CO
Karen Offutt's (US based) "The Bather" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a nude female in a landscape, bathed in light, with a towel draped around her. The painting ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Karen Offutt Art
Materials
Oil, Panel
"Glimmer" (2024) Oil Painting by Karen Offutt, Nude Female Portrait
By Karen Offutt
Located in Denver, CO
Karen Offutt's (US based) "Glimmer" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a nude female wearing a translucent robe, posing with her arms above her head. The painting is ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Karen Offutt Art
Materials
Oil, Panel
Fading Oil on Panel Female Figurative/ Portrait Texas Artist 32" x 32"
By Karen Offutt
Located in Houston, TX
Karen Offutt approaches Fading 30 x 30, oil on panel with an atmospheric sensitivity combining shape, tone line, and color. Karen is best known for her figurative paintings. Karen...
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2010s Impressionist Karen Offutt Art
Materials
Oil, Panel
Queen Boxing Sports Oil Painting Female Figurative Texas Artist Boxing Glove
By Karen Offutt
Located in Houston, TX
Karen Offutt approaches Queen 20" x 16" oval , oil on panel with an atmospheric sensitivity combining shape, tone line, and color. Queen show the strength in the female boxer. Queen ...
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2010s American Impressionist Karen Offutt Art
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Brittany the Contender Boxing Oil Painting Female Figurative Texas Artist
By Karen Offutt
Located in Houston, TX
Karen Offutt approaches Britany the Contender 20" x 16" oval , oil on panel with an atmospheric sensitivity combining shape, tone line, and color. Brittany shows the strength in the...
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2010s American Impressionist Karen Offutt Art
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Senses
By Karen Offutt
Located in Denver, CO
"Senses," is an original oil painting by Karen Offutt. It is unframed, but ready-to-hang.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Karen Offutt Art
Materials
Panel, Oil
Message
By Karen Offutt
Located in Denver, CO
"Message," is an original oil painting by Karen Offutt. It is unframed, but ready-to-hang.
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Karen Offutt Art
Materials
Panel, Oil
Shine On
By Karen Offutt
Located in Denver, CO
Shine On, 2018
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Karen Offutt Art
Materials
Oil, Board
The Strength Within, Oil Painting , Figurative , Texas artist, Boxing, Austin
By Karen Offutt
Located in Houston, TX
Karen Offutt approaches The Strength Within 30 x 26 oval , oil on panel with an atmospheric sensitivity combining shape, tone line, and color. Karen ...
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2010s Impressionist Karen Offutt Art
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
"Locked, " Oil Painting
By Karen Offutt
Located in Denver, CO
Karen Offutt's "Locked" is an original, handmade painting that depicts a close up view of a feminine face at three quarters view, her brown hair frames her porcelain face.
About th...
Category
2010s Photorealist Karen Offutt Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Wrapped in Red, Oil Painting , Figurative Style, Texas Artist, Austin Texas
By Karen Offutt
Located in Houston, TX
Karen Offutt approaches Wrapped in Red 40 x 30 , oil on panel with an atmospheric sensitivity combining shape, tone line, and color. Karen is best known for her figurative painting...
Category
2010s Impressionist Karen Offutt Art
Materials
Oil
"Luster" (2024) Oil Painting by Karen Offutt, Female Portrait
By Karen Offutt
Located in Denver, CO
Karen Offutt's (US based) "Luster" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a portrait of a woman on an abstracted background. The painting is framed, with overall dimensio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Karen Offutt Art
Materials
Oil, Panel
"Zaeli" (2024) Oil Painting by Karen Offutt, Female Portrait
By Karen Offutt
Located in Denver, CO
Karen Offutt's (US based) "Zaeli" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a female bathed in light with oversized white and pink blooms surrounding her. The painting is fr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Karen Offutt Art
Materials
Oil, Panel
Fading Oil on Panel Female Figurative/ Portrait Texas Artist 32" x 32"
By Karen Offutt
Located in Houston, TX
Karen Offutt approaches Fading 30 x 30, oil on panel with an atmospheric sensitivity combining shape, tone line, and color. Karen is best known for her figurative paintings. Karen...
Category
2010s Impressionist Karen Offutt Art
Materials
Oil, Panel
The Awakening
By Karen Offutt
Located in Denver, CO
Portrait against dark background
Category
2010s Karen Offutt Art
Materials
Oil
"Seeing Shadows" Oil Painting by Karen Offutt, Female Portrait
By Karen Offutt
Located in Denver, CO
Karen Offutt's (US based) "Seeing Shadows" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a female portrait with her face in profile wearing a fur coat with a blue background. Th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Karen Offutt Art
Materials
Oil, Panel
"Glow, " Oil Painting
By Karen Offutt
Located in Denver, CO
Karen Offutt's "Glow" is an original, handmade painting that depicts a close up view of a feminine face with her eyes closed as her necklace and alabaster skin reflect brightly again...
Category
2010s Photorealist Karen Offutt Art
Materials
Panel, Oil
"Zaeli" (2024) Oil Painting by Karen Offutt, Female Portrait
By Karen Offutt
Located in Denver, CO
Karen Offutt's (US based) "Zaeli" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a female bathed in light with oversized white and pink blooms surrounding her. The painting is fr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Karen Offutt Art
Materials
Oil, Panel
Self
By Karen Offutt
Located in Denver, CO
"Self," is an original oil painting by Karen Offutt. It is unframed, but ready-to-hang.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Karen Offutt Art
Materials
Panel, Oil
"Spark" (2024) Oil Painting by Karen Offutt, Nude Female Portrait
By Karen Offutt
Located in Denver, CO
Karen Offutt's (US based) "Spark" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a nude female on an abstracted background. The painting is framed, with overall dimensions of 18 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Karen Offutt Art
Materials
Oil, Panel
"Fire Starter" Oil Painting by Karen Offut, Male Portrait
By Karen Offutt
Located in Denver, CO
Karen Offutt's (US based) "Fire Starter" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a male portrait with his face in profile wearing a fur coat in a cold winter landscape. Th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Karen Offutt Art
Materials
Oil, Panel
Erin
By Karen Offutt
Located in Denver, CO
Erin, 2016
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21st Century and Contemporary Karen Offutt Art
Meghan
By Karen Offutt
Located in Denver, CO
Meghan, 2013
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21st Century and Contemporary Karen Offutt Art
Portland Skyscape
By Karen Offutt
Located in Denver, CO
Portland Skyscape, 2016
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21st Century and Contemporary Karen Offutt Art
"Karla, " Oil Painting
By Karen Offutt
Located in Denver, CO
Karen Offutt's "Karla" is an original, handmade painting that depicts a Black feminine figure wearing a bright blue hoodie, with the hood up, highlighting her form against the dark b...
Category
2010s Photorealist Karen Offutt Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"A Little Longer, " Oil Painting
By Karen Offutt
Located in Denver, CO
Karen Offutt's "A Little Longer" is an original, handmade painting that depicts a feminine figure, in sequined green clothing, wearing a black face mask...
Category
2010s Photorealist Karen Offutt Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Awakening
By Karen Offutt
Located in Denver, CO
Portrait against dark background
Category
2010s Karen Offutt Art
Materials
Oil
South
By Karen Offutt
Located in Denver, CO
South, 2014
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Karen Offutt Art
North
By Karen Offutt
Located in Denver, CO
North, 2014
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21st Century and Contemporary Karen Offutt Art
On with the Show
By Karen Offutt
Located in Denver, CO
On with the Show, 2019
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Karen Offutt Art
Materials
Oil, Panel
Taxi, oil painting , Figurative Art, Austin Texas artist, Women in Art
By Karen Offutt
Located in Houston, TX
Karen Offutt approaches Taxi 15x 12 , (framed 21 x 18) oil on panel with an atmospheric sensitivity combining shape, tone line, and color. Karen is best known for her figurative pa...
Category
2010s Impressionist Karen Offutt Art
Materials
Oil
Shell
By Karen Offutt
Located in Denver, CO
Shell, 2017
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Karen Offutt Art
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Contained
By Karen Offutt
Located in Denver, CO
Contained, 2016
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Karen Offutt Art
Jason
By Karen Offutt
Located in Denver, CO
Jason, 2014
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Karen Offutt Art
Study of Erin
By Karen Offutt
Located in Denver, CO
Portrait with red background
Category
2010s Karen Offutt Art
Materials
Oil
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