Artist Spotlight: Karen LaGreca
- Evan Marshall
- Mar 18
- 2 min read
Updated: Mar 27
Tell us about yourself and your career as an artist.
I enjoyed 46 years of a creative career as a textile, surface, and product designer. I worked directly with print manufacturers and cut-and-sew manufacturers. One key factor in anything I designed was the colors. A great design poorly colored won’t sell. A mediocre design colored well will sell.
During my career I designed commercial and residential wallcovering collections, as well as a variety of home furnishings like bed ensembles and decorative pillows. In the last nine years of my career, I designed in-ground pool liners. I became proficient at designing and color-separating my art on the computer—an exciting new creative tool.
It wasn’t until I retired that I began to create artwork just because of my passion to express myself and share my work with others. Creating for sales is no longer my mission. I am no longer required to restrict myself to others' needs and opinions.
I’m free to be me! My imagination is endless! If I get recognition, I'm excited; it feels wonderful. If I sell my artwork, I’m thrilled. Recently I received my first award, which was extremely encouraging. I’m loving life and growing every day.
What advice would you give to emerging artists?
Art is a lifetime gift.
Grow, explore, and be you.
Enjoy!
Where can people see the art of Karen LaGreca?
I exhibit my work in shows sponsored by the Livingston (NJ) Art Association and the West Essex (NJ) Art Association.
My artwork will be on display at the Cafe Metro in Denville, NJ, through April 2025.
In May 2025 I will also be showing at the Fine Grind in LIttle Falls, NJ.
In June 2025 my work will be on display at Cedar Beans in Cedar Grove, NJ.
In June and July 2025 I will be showing at the Hanover Township Municipal Building.
In October 2025 my art will be on display at the West Caldwell (NJ) Public Library.
Peony, mixed media on canvas, 24" x 30"
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