Hollyhocks and Hinges

Old-fashioned Hollyhocks are a favorite choice for Door County gardens—planned and otherwise. These towering flowers often pop up next to antiquated barns and weather-worn fences--much to the delight of an artist like Karsten, who is always in search of a visual surprise.  16x12”. Oil on linen.

Vierzehnheiligen - Fourteen Saints Church

The spectacular interior of this  Bavarian baroque church would be a challenge for most any artist to convey on canvas. With his disciplined technique and the artist's eye for the nuances of light and shadow, Karsten captured this glorious setting in oil. 24" x 30".

Flowers, Copper and Apples, Too

A sparkling painting with vibrant colors, gleaming copper and glass and fresh-fruit textures. An image so real you can almost reach out and touch the frilly flower petals. Oil painting by Karsten. 24" x 30".

Old-Fashioned Watering Can with Daisies

This rusty watering can doesn't hold much water anymore. But filled with cheerful daisies, it does hold the delightful center of interest for a lively watercolor painting by Karsten. 18" x 12". Arches rough paper.

Jesus Is Speaking

In this dramatic and comforting artistic creation, we know Christ's message is personal and important. Somehow you know that what Christ is saying has a special meaning only you can understand. Oil by Karsten. 30x24".

Oceans of Gold

This exciting seascape abounds with sweeping strokes of swirling golds and brilliants blues, splashed with frothy white-capped waves, all glistening under the sunlit clouds. Oil by Karsten. 24x36”

Bugle and Helmet

In this tribute to “long-ago”,  Karsten has created a watercolor still-life that captures the soft glow of ceremonial colors faded by time as they are reflected in the polished patina of an antique German fire helmet and bugle. 20"x23”.