Karen Preli is a Connecticut-based artist whose work celebrates the beauty of nature through expressive florals, coastal influences, and vibrant color. Working primarily in watercolor, gouache, and acrylic, she creates original paintings that blend softness, movement, and joy while capturing the fleeting beauty of the natural world.

A self-taught artist, Karen has been painting for more than twenty-five years. Her artistic journey has been shaped not through formal training, but through years of observation, experimentation, and a deep commitment to developing her craft. Drawing inspiration from gardens, wildflowers, the Connecticut shoreline, and treasured vintage finds, she creates artwork that reflects both a love of nature and an appreciation for everyday beauty.

Over the years, Karen has shared her work through galleries, art festivals, community exhibitions, and artisan markets throughout Connecticut. Her artwork has found homes with collectors who are drawn to its warmth, color, and uplifting spirit.

Through her art, Karen hopes to inspire moments of pause and appreciation for the beauty that surrounds us. Her work invites viewers to slow down, reconnect with nature, and experience a sense of joy, wonder, and tranquility.

Pink Peony, acrylic on canvas, 14in h x 11in w.1; Poppy Field, watercolor on paper, vintage frame, 15in h x 13in w; Three Oysters, watercolor on paper, 18in h x 14in w