An irrepressible wanderlust transports Karen Stene to the far reaches of the world and her artistic talent carries the viewer along for the journey. "One witnesses an excitement and depth of color when surrounded by a horizon of blue, an ocean of silk in India and Thailand, or a vegetable market in Corsica. Having traversed the globe on a beautiful self-built sailboat, Karen finds inner peace on the sea where she is mesmerized by the depth of color and ever-changing light which inspires sensations that find a home on her lavish canvases. Taking a landscape from the Spanish coast, columns from a palace in India or a loggia from an Italian palazzo, Karen Stene combines elements from world travels to create one perfect place. Gold, bronze and silver leaf is often added to give the paintings old world quality with a luxurious glint.