Karen LaValley, BFA The Ohio State University, paints from life in all its manifestations. Her colorful paintings, primarily in oil or watercolor, reflect not only the image viewed but also the emotion it evokes. A signature member of the Ohio Watercolor Society and a charter member of the Ohio Plein Air Society, Karen has won awards in many juried exhibitions including, for the second time, the Art for Life People's Choice Award. Karen LaValley is represented by the River Watch Gallery.