Karla Gudeon

Karla Gudeon of Karla Gudeon Art & Design came to be in 1998 after leaving teaching to pursue her art full time. Upon buying a printing press, Karla developed her distinctive approach to the age-old technique of hand-colored engraving--building upon the watercolor work she honed at Parsons School of Design. Karla's current work is influenced by illuminated manuscripts and fold art, and thematically portrays meaningful elements of her life--family, culture, strong women. an open minded world view. Hew work is displayed in galleries and distinguished collections throughout the country and abroad. Her images have been commissioned for book covers, calendars, greeting cards and award winning children's books. She currently lives and works on Long Island, NY