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Karen Kardatzke

Karen Kardatzke. Based in Downers Grove, IL, US.

  • 27 awards won
  • 750 comments made
  • 14585 votes cast
  • Minted on Nov 01 2015
  • https://www.minted.com/creative/karenkardatzke

Awards

  • winner 7
  • editor pick 20

About Karen Kardatzke

With color, movement & simplicity I try to marry joyful and soothing emotions in my work to bring a sense of calm to your space. I am self taught and use a variety of techniques to create my artwork including photography & digital design - often blurring the lines between photography & traditional media. I find my inspiration often in the natural world including landscapes & botanicals.

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Aline Bea on Nov 09 2023
Aline Bea
  • Minted Mar 26, 2023

Thank you for the likes, Karen. It means a lot. Your work is beautiful! I love the airy flowers, so inspiring. Best of luck in the challege. :)

Lying on the grass on Nov 08 2023
Lying on the grass
  • Minted Jun 17, 2016

Hi Karen thank you for your like.

Stefania Copertini on Jul 08 2023
Stefania Copertini
  • Minted Jan 15, 2021

Thanks for your like! Your work is magical!

Susan MacRosty on Nov 23 2022
Susan MacRosty
  • Minted Jul 18, 2021

Thank you for your like on “Waikiki Beach”, Karen. Your work is truly amazing and I appreciate the support from you.

Courtney Crane on Nov 21 2022
Courtney Crane
  • Minted Dec 12, 2014

Hi Karen. Thank you for the like on my Saffron Hills. I appreciate the support. Happy Thanksgiving! Courtney

Karyn Denten on Apr 19 2022
Karyn Denten
  • Minted Jun 30, 2018

Thank you so much for the likes. I have seen your beautiful work - it truly draws one in!

DSH Design on Apr 14 2022
DSH Design
  • Minted Nov 28, 2017

Hi Karen, Thank you so much for the like. It's very much appreciated! I love the delicate, gossamer effect in your work! All the best to you! -Donna

Harriet Spivack on Mar 04 2022
Harriet Spivack
  • Minted Dec 29, 2020

I appreciated your like on my piece Light Attracts”. It is very motivating to hear that from a pro! I love your work.

FRANI on Mar 03 2022
FRANI
  • Minted Aug 21, 2019

Hi Karen, thank you so much for your like ;-)

Jacqueline MC on Mar 03 2022
Jacqueline MC
  • Minted Nov 6, 2020

Thank you so much for all the likes, your work is so beautiful

April Edwards on Feb 25 2022
April Edwards
  • Minted Dec 27, 2017

Karen, thanks for the comment and work on my first submission! I've long admired your work, it is beautiful!

Jacqueline MC on Feb 18 2022
Jacqueline MC
  • Minted Nov 6, 2020

Thank you for the likes! Means so much! Your work is beautiful. Have a great day.

Justine Aimee on Feb 17 2022
Justine Aimee
  • Minted Jul 8, 2021

Thanks for the "like" Karen. Also, your works are so beautiful! I love so many of them.

Tanya Lee Design on Feb 15 2022
Tanya Lee Design
  • Minted Apr 2, 2018

Hi Karen--thank you for the like on my Magical Bloom submission! I appreciate it. Love your work! Your photography is amazing---love your eye and perspective!

DSH Design on Feb 15 2022
DSH Design
  • Minted Nov 28, 2017

Hi Karen, Thank you so much for the like! Your artwork is stunning! Wishing you all the best! -Donna

Caroline Bonne Muller on Feb 12 2022
Caroline Bonne Muller
  • Minted Dec 24, 2014

Thanks for the like! All the best, Caroline

Heather Pierce on Aug 13 2021
Heather Pierce
  • Minted Dec 4, 2014

Hi Karen! Thanks for liking my PBTK submission. I love love love your work!

Kristiina Almy on Jun 03 2021
Kristiina Almy
  • Minted May 13, 2014

Hi Karen, Thank you for liking my submission, Barlow Beach, to the latest art challenge! Best wishes to you, Kristiina

3 Suns Studio on Jun 03 2021
3 Suns Studio
  • Minted Apr 7, 2021

Hi Karen, Thank you for the likes on my large scale art, I really appreciate it. All the best to you, your work is beautiful! – Amy

Chetna Sharma on May 31 2021
Chetna Sharma
  • Minted May 13, 2021

Hi Karen. Thanks for your like on my work 'Rainbow Threads' I love your work and your technique applied. Your work Paper Flora is perfect in terms of color, effect and use of space in the layout. Love it!!

Anne Ciotola on May 25 2021
Anne Ciotola
  • Minted Dec 1, 2008

Hi Karen, first...I am obsessed with your work especially the coffee filters! A second thank you for liking my holiday card abstract minimal blessings...means so much coming from you... Best of luck with everything!

DSH Design on Feb 12 2021
DSH Design
  • Minted Nov 28, 2017

Hi Karen, Thank you very much for the like of 'Spring Blossoms'. I really do appreciate it. Best of luck to you with your beautiful submissions! Kindly, Donna

shannon fujimura on Feb 11 2021
shannon fujimura
  • Minted Dec 12, 2015

Thank you so much for your like on my first challenge submission. All of your work is so mystical! Best of luck!

Shannon Amey on Jan 18 2021
Shannon Amey
  • Minted Mar 31, 2020

Hi Karen, Thanks for the love on my submission to the Minted x West Elm challenge. I sincerely appreciate the support and love connecting with other artists on this platform. Best of luck to you in your submissions to this challenge as well. Warmly, Shannon

Alisa Galitsyna on Jan 14 2021
Alisa Galitsyna
  • Minted Nov 19, 2020

Karen, your work is amazing!

Branka Radovic on Jan 12 2021
Branka Radovic
  • Minted Jan 6, 2021

Thank you so much for the like on my first submission. Love your work!

Naomi Broudo on Dec 30 2020
Naomi Broudo
  • Minted Dec 28, 2020

Thank you so much for your support Karen! Much appreciated. Your work is so inspiring!

Brooke Drake on Dec 27 2020
Brooke Drake
  • Minted Dec 22, 2018

Thanks so much for the like Karen! Your work is so beautiful! Good luck in the challenges

Holly Herick on Dec 27 2020
Holly Herick
  • Minted Dec 18, 2020

I really enjoy your paintings. They are ethereal.

Bethania Lima on Sep 19 2020
Bethania Lima
  • Minted Jun 24, 2012

Thank you so much for your support, Karen! One tiny little step at a time... But always trying and persevering, because that is the way to go. And look at all the stuff you've been doing! Soon you will be there too!

Carol Barber on Aug 25 2020
Carol Barber
  • Minted Oct 23, 2019

Thank you for the like of “Earth Swirl”, your work is beautiful! Best wishes!

Lucia Coppola on Aug 23 2020
Lucia Coppola
  • Minted Feb 8, 2016

Thank you Karen for your like on my submission. Love your work!

Erin Wiethake on Jun 15 2020
Erin Wiethake
  • Minted Dec 3, 2018

Thank you so much for liking my "Rainbow Holiday" submission. All of your work feels so peaceful and beautiful to look at. Good luck with your future submissions.

Melissa Smith on Jun 09 2020
Melissa Smith
  • Minted Jan 30, 2020

Thanks so much for liking my submissions in the recent Focal Point challenge. Your work is absolutely stunning. Every single piece. I look forward to getting to know the community here.

Rega on Jun 07 2020
Rega
  • Minted May 8, 2016

Hi Karen,Thank you so much for the likes :) Your entries are gorgeous as always!! You have beautiful signature style <3 Sending you a ton of lucks for the challenges :) (I sent you the note earlier but it was error :0 )

Mary Ann Glynn-Tusa on Jun 07 2020
Mary Ann Glynn-Tusa
  • Minted Dec 14, 2011

Karen, Your work is so very beautiful. I am in awe of your talent. Thank you so much for your support of my work and best of luck in the contest. ;-)

MM20 on Jun 07 2020
MM20
  • Minted Oct 17, 2019

Hi Karen~very best wishes and many thanks for your support - good luck in the challenge~

Jill Nobles on May 28 2020
Jill Nobles
  • Minted Feb 13, 2014

Thank you so much for liking my submissions. I love the ethereal vibe of your work!!!!

lulablu on May 06 2020
lulablu
  • Minted Jun 12, 2013

hi karen- thank you so much for your likes own our work - it means a lot. love your moody artwork- really cool. our best- julie & jen

Gail Schechter on Apr 08 2020
Gail Schechter
  • Minted May 13, 2011

and good luck on yours!

Gail Schechter on Apr 08 2020
Gail Schechter
  • Minted May 13, 2011

Hi Karen Thank you for taking the the time to like my entry. Much appreciated. Gail

Ardell McLennan on Apr 03 2020
Ardell McLennan
  • Minted Jan 6, 2015

I love the colours and softness of your artwork, very calm and peaceful.

Marco Berrios on Apr 03 2020
Marco Berrios
  • Minted Sep 24, 2019

Hello karen, thank you for the like, best of the luck in the challenge. Marco

Ardell McLennan on Mar 30 2020
Ardell McLennan
  • Minted Jan 6, 2015

Hi Karen! Thanks for your like of my poolside submission - I really appreciate the support. I LOVE your artwork - the colours and the feel are very soothing - which we all could use at this moment in time.

Allison Belolan on Mar 29 2020
Allison Belolan
  • Minted Feb 20, 2019

Thanks for your like! Good luck!

Carol Drummond on Jan 08 2020
Carol Drummond
  • Minted Dec 7, 2018

Thanks for liking my Night Life bag design! It means a lot coming from you, with all the success you have had on Minted!

Janelle Wourms on Jan 07 2020
Janelle Wourms
  • Minted Sep 8, 2015

Thanks for liking entry into the fabric/bag challenge. I appreciate your time and support! I'm surprised you didn't enter this one. I would have bought any of your art pieces on a bag. ;) Thank you again.

Carol Drummond on Jan 07 2020
Carol Drummond
  • Minted Dec 7, 2018

Thanks for liking my Night Life bag design! It means a lot coming from you, with all the success you have had on Minted!

Glynnis Owen on Oct 23 2019
Glynnis Owen
  • Minted Nov 14, 2018

Hi Karen, thanks for the likes on my letterpress entries. Good luck in the art challenge, your submissions are really lovely :-)

Elaine Yeh on Oct 22 2019
Elaine Yeh
  • Minted Feb 25, 2015

Hi Karen, thanks for your thoughtful comment! Love your soft and light works!

Jennifer Holbrook on Oct 20 2019
Jennifer Holbrook
  • Minted May 7, 2017

Hi Karen, thank you for your like on "Snow Awesome". Your art entries are beautiful. All the best.

Noel Vogt on Oct 15 2019
Noel Vogt
  • Minted Mar 26, 2019

Thanks so much for the like on my Morning Kind photo! Appreciate the support. Love your Coffee Filtered Light submission and the over all tranquility of the pieces in your shop.

DSH Design on Aug 26 2019
DSH Design
  • Minted Nov 28, 2017

Hi Karen, Thank you so much for the like of 'Daydream Meadow'. It's really appreciated. Your work is beautiful! Best of luck to you. - Donna

Nikki Stinson on Aug 24 2019
Nikki Stinson
  • Minted Nov 21, 2010

I absolutely love your work. It's so calming and inspiring!

Akweley Creative on Aug 22 2019
Akweley Creative
  • Minted Jul 27, 2017

Thanks for checking out my dino launch print! Love your field of dreams piece!

Mary Ann Glynn-Tusa on Aug 22 2019
Mary Ann Glynn-Tusa
  • Minted Dec 14, 2011

Karen, Thanks so much for the like of my illustration, "Colorful Fish". Best of Luck in the challenge! ;-)

Amber Barkley on Aug 20 2019
Amber Barkley
  • Minted Dec 8, 2010

My pleasure, Karen! Keep up the great work, and good luck!!

MAUD GOLDBERG on Aug 20 2019
MAUD GOLDBERG
  • Minted Aug 8, 2019

Thank you Karen for appreciating my work. I wish you the best. Maud

Shannon Kohn on Aug 18 2019
Shannon Kohn
  • Minted Jan 19, 2019

Hi, Karen! Thanks so much for your likes on my "Soup of the Day," "Vitamin Sea 2," and "Cityscape Perspective" designs...I REALLY appreciate the support and wish you the best of luck with all your challenge entries. Your work is STUNNING! :-)

Courtney Crane on Aug 12 2019
Courtney Crane
  • Minted Dec 12, 2014

Hi Karen. Thanks for the like on "The Rising." Your work is always so inspiring. Best - Courtney

Artsy Canvas Girl Designs on Aug 08 2019
Artsy Canvas Girl Designs
  • Minted Nov 20, 2011

Hi Karen! Thank you for liking my Rosie Day art submission! As always, I love your beautiful artwork! Wishing you a beautiful day! xo

Jenny Partrite on Jul 27 2019
Jenny Partrite
  • Minted Aug 19, 2014

Hi Karen, thanks for the likes and you will be missed at Camp! xo Jenny

Manuela BK on May 22 2019
Manuela BK
  • Minted Nov 24, 2017

Karen, thanks for your like for "More Joy". You have beautiful work!

Jenny Partrite on Apr 03 2019
Jenny Partrite
  • Minted Aug 19, 2014

Congratulations Karen! on your wins. I love all of them. ox Jenny

SARA SILL on Nov 29 2018
SARA SILL
  • Minted Jun 30, 2018

Thank you for the like. Your work is impressive. Best of luck. Sara

Rebecca Rueth on Nov 21 2018
Rebecca Rueth
  • Minted Jun 19, 2016

Hi Karen, Thank you so much for the like on my "Midnight Canyon" submission in the A New Perspectives Challenge! Loving your digital painting experiments and as always your photography pieces! Good Luck in the Challenges and Best Wishes Always! Hope you can make it to the Chicagoland meet up! -Rebecca

Eloise Bound on Nov 08 2018
Eloise Bound
  • Minted Feb 8, 2018

Hi Karen! So great to see a familiar face here at minted. Thank you for your lovely comment xxx

Sarah Luna on Nov 06 2018
Sarah Luna
  • Minted Dec 26, 2012

Hey Karen - thanks so much for your likes on my work! I really appreciate your support - your work has such beautiful depth and movement as always. All the best in this challenge... :)

Avila Arts on Oct 27 2018
Avila Arts
  • Minted Jan 17, 2017

Hi Karen! Thank you for liking my "Neapolitan " submission. Very kind of you. Your work is very beautiful! - Kristin

Sadie Holden on Oct 27 2018
Sadie Holden
  • Minted Nov 12, 2009

Hi Karen, thank you so much for your kind words on my submission! I just love your work, so soft and soothing! All of your entires are so beautiful! All the best! xoxo Sadie

Jenny Partrite on Oct 26 2018
Jenny Partrite
  • Minted Aug 19, 2014

Thanks Karen for the lovely comment : ) I love all of your submissions. ox Jenny

Rebecca Rueth on Oct 08 2018
Rebecca Rueth
  • Minted Jun 19, 2016

Hi Karen, Thank you so much for the like and sweet comment on my "One Day at a Time" entry in the Walls that Wow challenge! I really appreciate your support and wish you all the best on your submissions! I really love all of the new work you have been doing! -Rebecca

Courtney Crane on Oct 08 2018
Courtney Crane
  • Minted Dec 12, 2014

Hi Karen...thanks for the like! Best of luck! - Courtney

Beverly Gurganus on Oct 07 2018
Beverly Gurganus
  • Minted Sep 29, 2018

Thank you so much, Karen, for the like.

Tracy Ann on Oct 06 2018
Tracy Ann
  • Minted Apr 12, 2015

thank you, Karen!

Mary Ann Glynn-Tusa on Oct 06 2018
Mary Ann Glynn-Tusa
  • Minted Dec 14, 2011

Karen, Thanks a bunch for the like. You have such beautiful, soothing, calm photos. Best of luck in the challenges! ;-)

Jennifer Holbrook on Oct 06 2018
Jennifer Holbrook
  • Minted May 7, 2017

Hi Karen, thank you for your likes and for your sweet comment! I love your entries. All the best.

Carol C. Young on Sep 28 2018
Carol C. Young
  • Minted Mar 18, 2015

Hi Karen - thanks for the like on my submission for the Pottery Barn Challenge. I appreciate it! Love your work!!!!

Eric Ransom on Sep 27 2018
Eric Ransom
  • Minted Jan 18, 2016

Hi Karen, thanks for the like today. Your work is so creative and such poignant titles to your pieces. Kudos & best wishes! - Eric

DSH Design on Sep 25 2018
DSH Design
  • Minted Nov 28, 2017

Hi Karen, Thank you so much for the like on my "bicycle" wall art. You're absolutely right, there needs to be far more art choices out there for boys. Good luck to you. - Donna

Jenny Partrite on Sep 24 2018
Jenny Partrite
  • Minted Aug 19, 2014

Thanks friend for the like. As always your work is wonderful, love this fun challenge. ox Jenny

Von Sides on Sep 24 2018
Von Sides
  • Minted Nov 30, 2017

Hi Karen, Thanks for the like on my "Urban Rose"! Love your clouds and beaches! I can't believe you are self taught...amazing! All the best, Von

amanda lawrence on Aug 29 2018
amanda lawrence
  • Minted Jan 13, 2013

Many thanks for your like on "whisper" - best wishes and good luck in these challenges - your work is beautiful - Amanda

Rebecca Rueth on Aug 27 2018
Rebecca Rueth
  • Minted Jun 19, 2016

Hi Karen, Thank you so much for the sweet comment on my "Daybreak" entry and all of the likes on my kids mural entries! I really appreciate it! I am loving all of your recent experiments! Best Wishes in the challenge! -Rebecca

Amy Hall on Aug 27 2018
Amy Hall
  • Minted Nov 5, 2012

Hi Karen, Thank you so much for the like! I appreciate it. Best of luck with your entries.

Laura Edria on Aug 27 2018
Laura Edria
  • Minted Aug 25, 2015

Thanks for the like! Your work is gorgeous! I especially love "Sailor's Delight."

Jennifer Holbrook on Aug 25 2018
Jennifer Holbrook
  • Minted May 7, 2017

Hi Karen, thank you for your like on "Let's Have Lunch"! I appreciate your encouragement. Best wishes with your gorgeous entries.

B.G. Riley_deleted_on_2020721 on Aug 23 2018
B.G. Riley_deleted_on_2020721
  • Minted Aug 20, 2018

Thank you for liking my my work! The Kids mural challenge is the first challenge I've participated in, and I appreciate the support. Kind regards, Brandy (B. Gibbs-Riley)

AlisonJerry on Aug 22 2018
AlisonJerry
  • Minted Jun 1, 2014

Hi there Karen, Thank you for all the likes on my new artwork for the Kids Mural challenge. It is appreciated. Love your submissions and wish you all the best! Alison

Gail Schechter on Aug 22 2018
Gail Schechter
  • Minted May 13, 2011

Thanks for the like Karen much appreciated! Gail

Rega on Aug 17 2018
Rega
  • Minted May 8, 2016

Hi Karen,Thank you so much for the like ! I so enjoy your new entries on this challenge ! They're all gorgeous :) Have a nice weekend & Good luck on Kids Wall Mural Challenge :)

Jennifer Jakob on Aug 13 2018
Jennifer Jakob
  • Minted Apr 17, 2018

Thank you for your warm welcome and all your help, Karen! Your designs are so perfect for the challenge. Best of luck!! <3 Jen

Lucia Coppola on Aug 10 2018
Lucia Coppola
  • Minted Feb 8, 2016

Thanks for your like Karen! What a beautiful collection of work you have, congrats!

frau brandt on Aug 10 2018
frau brandt
  • Minted Sep 19, 2015

Thank you so much, Karen, for the like on "Cute Koala". I love seeing on IG how some of your work comes to existence.

Jenny Partrite on Aug 10 2018
Jenny Partrite
  • Minted Aug 19, 2014

Thanks Karen! you know I love your work. ox Jenny

Jennifer Holbrook on Aug 09 2018
Jennifer Holbrook
  • Minted May 7, 2017

Hi Karen, thank you for your like on my "Sunny Day Forest" design! Your work is beautiful. All the best.

amanda lawrence on Aug 07 2018
amanda lawrence
  • Minted Jan 13, 2013

Hi Karen - many thanks for your likes on my submissions and good luck in this challenge - your submissions are absolutely beautiful - best wishes - Amanda

Nicoletta Savod on May 25 2018
Nicoletta Savod
  • Minted Apr 9, 2012

Thank so much, Karen! And congratulations to you!! Xo

frau brandt on Jan 19 2018
frau brandt
  • Minted Sep 19, 2015

Thank you so much for the like on "Little Miracle". Your artwork is wonderful. All the best!

Pat Foltz on Jan 15 2018
Pat Foltz
  • Minted Feb 18, 2016

Thanks for the like on my photo, The Road. I love the style of your work!