Self-taught artist Karen McDaniel draws inspiration from a lifelong connection to Southwest Florida. A Collier County resident since 1973, she spent a fulfilling professional career serving the community before turning her attention more fully to her creative pursuits in retirement.
McDaniel’s artistic journey began behind the lens, photographing the birds, landscapes and natural beauty of the region. Her photography soon became both an art form of its own and a source of inspiration for her acrylic paintings. Working across both mediums, she captures the color, texture and distinctive character of Florida’s natural environment.
