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I like to consider myself an artist of life, and a passionate explorer. I create limited edition wildlife prints, and my work is represented by Beretta Gallery, Ursus Books and Prints, and FM Allen in NYC.

I exhibit and sell my work on Etsy! Check it out:

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5379859

You can also see my work under 'prints' 'contemporary artists' on the Ursus Books and Prints webite:::

http://www.ursusbooks.com/printscat.php?category=Contemporary%20Artists&subcategory=Karla%20M.%20Parker&pg=2

I have found home in Pagosa Springs, CO. Here I am surrounded by the beauty of the natural world. It is not unusual to witness an elk, mule deer or random fox crossing my path in the early morning light, or sleepy evening dusk. These ethereal encounters bear witness to life with my big wondrous eyes. It is in such moments that I take mental images, imprint them in my brain to later translate to prints.

I am not complex, I dont like to talk about art. I am often grumpy, yet put up a cheerful appearance. I'm no one special...and I am certainly not perfect. I trust. Sometimes I dont care, often I am insanely jealous. I lavish upon music and film. I listen to horses. I try not to get attached, but inevidably do. I can often be naive. I am idealistic. My mind waunders...and am often dreamy. I sometimes recess to the far recesses of my soul. Sometimes I am sad, disappointed. I am often at a loss for words, but mean well. But I create, and I am fiercely loyal. I listen and love big. I give of myself in generous ways. I am open.

We had a beautiful wedding ceremony in the Mesquite sand dunes of Death Valley February 2007. It was a true celebration of life and love. Sarah I love you, it was a true blessing to have YOU officiate our marriage. Nicole and Alex, you are my dearest sisters that I have always wanted. You both filled our union with pure delight. Papa Jay, and Papa Bill ~ I am so blessed to have my "Papa from the West" and my "Papa from the East" give me away. The Neruda reading by my beautiful and FAVORITE Couzzin was full of passion, and to Clint, Jen, Jeff, and Jana, who read from my little handmade books; poetry by Rumi & Neruda, you made our spirits soar. Thank you all who made the long trek out to such a remote yet extraordinary place, your presence made the experience all the more wondrous. For those of you who could not make it, we missed you but felt you close in spirit! We recently reflected this amazing celebration of life and love in the sand dunes surrounded by snow and ice at the Slide Lake Cabins, in the Gros Ventre. Its hard to believe that was a year ago! Time. What an abstract concept.

Life has unfolded. I am now married to a loving and creative man with a sweet and gentle soul. We have traveled in our Airstream for a year and a half experiencing the mystery of this wondrous world we live in. We have crossed ethereal creeks in misty rainforests, meditated upon the seastacks of the West Coast. Hiked into the depths of the open desert, listened to the secrets of wild and restless winds, and nurtured our hearts upon the sands of time. We had the opportunity to be caretaking a beautiful estate overlooking the valley and the Teton Range for a year. Now we have found home in Colorado, and expect our little baby girl "Kia" in the Spring. Now these tired feet have established roots and other wondrous ephemera.........

I take deep breaths.

Ken website is up and running with a collection of his photography. Here you can see more photos he has taken of his beloved, in addition to rodeo, horses, descansos, portraits, and our Chama doggo. He keeps updating so keep checking. Below is a link to his site:

http://kenchoat.com/index.cfm?bhcp=1

So we are enjoying the sweet sun on our backs as we continue our lifelong honeymoon, and delight in the adventure of life. We are indeed blessed.

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