Wade Art Studio
  Born in Northeastern Ohio in 1957 and growing up
in a family that encouraged my abilities, I began to
draw when I was 2 years old.  And I've been doing
something or other with creative pursuits ever
since.

  In 1981 I earned my Bachelor of Arts, Fine Art
Studio (Drawing) from Indiana University,
Bloomington.

  I've held various positions professionally over the
course of my career:  Graphic Designer (back in the
days of T-squares and triangles), Art Director (a
glorified title in a small advertising specialty
manufacturer of 5 employees), Staff Designer and
then promoted to Head of Fabric Design for Carol
Endres, Inc. (Best doggon employment ever!)  
Finally, I've had two runs at freelancing illustration
and design work (sandwiching the employment by
Carol Endres, Inc.) and am currently in hot pursuit of
the Children's Book Market, writing and illustrating
my own stories being the one thing in all the world
I've always wanted to do!  Except of course, for
riding horses.

  Apart from that, you will notice that I indulge my
craving for fine art and other creative endeavors;
samples of which can be found from time to time in
the Fine Art section of my website.  

  Lastly, I have girded up my loins to pursue
additional formal education in computer graphics
(trying to get my Photoshop, Illustrator, web design
and animation skills up to par because it's an
'advance or be run over by the mob' kind of world out
there these days!)  No doubt I will add this category
to my website once I have samples of significance to
show.

  I hope you like my work!  Please feel free to
contact me via my Contact page; I'd love to hear
from you.  God bless!  
   Karen
About Me
Now the Lord spoke to Moses,
saying, "See, I have called by
name Bezalel...and I have filled
him with the Spirit of God in
wisdom, in understanding, in
knowledge, and in all kinds of
craftsmanship, to make artistic
designs...that he may work in all
kinds of craftsmanship.  And
behold, I Myself have appointed
with him Oholiab (to help him
complete the work) and in the
hearts of all who are skillful I have
put skill..."              Exodus 31:1-6
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