Original painting of a red cardinal on a snowy day. Acrylic on board. Measures 15.24 by 20.32 cm (6 by 8 inches).

Kareen MacPherson started in pre-med at university but knew early on that it wasn't going to feed her creative soul. She switched to graphic design and architectural studies and then worked in graphic design and Interior Design in Vancouver and Victoria. Retiring and moving to Salt Spring Island in 2014 allowed her to finally build an art studio. She is passionate about painting and has painted almost daily for the past several years, which allows her to continue to evolve and learn.