Although art has been a lifelong passion, Kaaren Oakley began painting in watercolor in 1994. She has studied the medium with accomplished artists such as Anne Bradshaw, Elizabeth Bygler, Karen Russell and Olivia Trejo.

Kaaren has earned signature status in the Baltimore Watercolor Society and has also enjoyed membership in The Art League at the Torpedo Factory; Calvert Artist’s Guild, Escape Artists, and the Maryland Federation of Art. Her work has been exhibited at the Strathmore Hall in Bethesda, the Torpedo Factory in Alexandria, Annmarie Garden in Solomons, North End Gallery in Leonardtown, Quiet Waters Park in Annapolis, and at the Easton Academy of Art Her work is currently on display at the CalvART Gallery in Prince Frederick.

Ms. Oakley uses a variety of watermedia techniques in her work, and is currently painting primarily on a specialized paper called "yupo” which allows the paint to move and flow more freely. She enjoys experimenting with inks and acrylics on watercolor paper in a variety of styles, which may be traditional or playful and provocative. Although the subject matter is diverse, her love of nature and animals strongly influences all her work. As a perennial student, her art is an ever-changing process of discovery, each piece having a voice of its own.

Kaaren's Work

Empty Nest, watercolor - $475.00

Portrait of Byron as a Young Starfighter - $395.00

Lolipop Garden, watercolor - $265.00