Karen Bloom – Kendallville, IN

2017 MSAA Four Seasons Art Showcase Entrants

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Karen Bloom – Kendallville, IN

I was diagnosed with MS in 2008 and was a paraplegic within a year. Because my legs were affected so drastically, I expected the same of my arms/hands and sold my piano and gave away all of my oil painting supplies and most of the artwork I loved. I received a service dog a year ago and began venturing back out into the world – and taking risks, including trying painting again. It turns out I should not have given up on my artwork for over six years. My hands are still mine!

Scarecrow in Cabbage Patch
Scarecrow in Cabbage Patch

Sea Oats Sunset
Sea Oats Sunset

Christmas Chickadees
Christmas Chickadees