| Karen Benvenuti, a New Jersey based multi-media artist, began her education in art, fashion design and acting at several schools in NYC including Parsons, Traphagen, Herbert Bergdorf Studios and The National Arts Club. Karen became a member of the Screen Actors Guild in 1981 and appeared in small roles in major productions. Karen constructed and painted sets for theatre productions and designed several costumes for ballet companies in New Jersey. Later Karen opened two stores in NJ where she sold housewares, gifts and her painted furniture. This success led her to her own decorative painting business which she is still doing today along with teaching art, graphic design and jewelry design. Her paintings grace the homes of many influential clients throughout the States. Karen's work has been published in several magazines and newspapers including Architectural Digest , Country Living, Dtour magazine, Direct Art, Bust and 10 appearances in Design NJ. Karen is also a member of several guilds and societies including the MCAC and the NWA. |
