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This raven was painted with watercolor on YUPO paper as an inspiration to other artists who were interested in the process. The black raven often is painted in various colors, and he was a delight to paint in rose, blue, purple and black. Ravens have a distinct personality, and I hope you enjoy the impressionistic painting of this raven. Ravens are also very smart and can mimic various sounds and can even talk.

Karen Mattson, Artist Karen Mattson grew up in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, but moved to Alaska in 1968. Her interest in art began at an early age and it sparked a lifelong journey into the discovery of making art. She considers herself a self-taught artist, but has enjoyed learning from a few artists traveling in Alaska. The excitement, challenges, spontaneity and surprises of watercolor invigorate her, so she constantly makes demands on herself to expand on the possibilities of this medium. Her intrigue with flowers comes from a deep love of gardening and the miracles, shadows and colors it produces. Her plein air work is primarily painted with oils and the use of a palette knife. Karen is a signature member of the Alaska...