Upon seeing Robert’s photo of the Narrows, Karen was enchanted with the play of light against dark, the highlights in the water, the beginning of the trees turning in autumn, the beauty of this serene-looking setting, along with the tall majestic cliffs, and the sharpness of the rocks along the path, continuing into the water. That very water became a challenge to create. After several tries with different fabrics and fibers, Karen came to the conclusion that the only way to create the water was to paint it, which achieved the glow you see in her work. Looking at this quilt, a viewer cannot help but feel a sense of calm and beauty.
