The Three Doll Sisters

Inspired by Ellen's antique doll collection, Karsten brings these delicate beauties to life in an opaque watercolor. 28x22"

Togetherness

Ellen recreates her memory of a cozy, mellow evening at home with Mom, Dad and the kids--before cell phones, computers and cable took over the scene. And in Ellen's world, there's always room for a visitor or two. Acrylic.  24x30"

Learning to Knit

Ellen recreates a loving and nurturing scenario taken from her memories of watching her patientmother teach the basics of knitting to her sister . You can almost taste the tea and smell the fragrance of the flowers. Acrylic. 24x30".

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”

The Joys of Winter

Looking through the antique window-style frame, one can easily "time-travel" to a typical Wisconsin winter's eve when life was so much simpler--and more social. A national award winning acrylic painting by Ellen. 28x21".

Laugh and the World Laughs with You

Celebrating good times and great fun, Ellen captures a jovial moment in her expressive painting style. "Laugh and the World Laughs With You" virtually vibrates with a jubilant spirit. Acrylic. 24x30".

School Days

Do you remember when? Ellen's painting portrays all the fun, excitement and energy of that race to school before the bell rings...despite the siren call of snowballs, skating, sliding and sledding. Acrylic. 20x24"

St. Martin's Day.

 On St. Martin's Day, all of the school children in Rothenburg stroll through town carrying lampions lit by candles--creating this memorable, magical, mystical mood captured by Ellen. Acrylic 30x24".