K. Dale Turdo began to seriously pursue sculpting in 1982, studying in the excellent fine arts program offered at the Cultural Arts Center in Columbus, Ohio.  Karen is, however, very much self-taught.  She creates original, one of a kind sculptures, hand-built in clay and kiln-fired.  For her, Art has “always been”. 

 

 Karen takes pride in association with many professional artists’ organizations, most recently being juried and accepted into the prestigious Maine Crafts Guild.  She is also a juried member of Designing Women, an organization of New England women artists.   In Ohio, she is among the talented artists juried into the Ohio Realist Group.  Her work has been exhibited in many galleries and juried competitions; receiving numerous awards including the coveted People’s Choice Award at the Women’s Artist Expo, State of Ohio. 

 

In Maine and in Ohio, her work has been represented in many solo and group exhibitions.  Quite a few of her original sculptures are included in private and corporate collections throughout the United States and abroad.  Very often, new works are showcased in the Ellsworth, Main Street window of Frank Pierson Optician where she also works in her career as a professional Optician.

 

Following the many years of raising a family and building highly successful careers, Karen and husband, Anthony grasped the very early retirement opportunities offered to them.  They pursued a “new and grand adventure” and in July of 2000, relocated from their home in the historically restored Village of Groveport, Ohio to the small, rural Town of Eastbrook, Maine.  Their lifestyle changed from the hectic, urban pace of the metropolitan Columbus area to the calm and quiet “wildness” of Downeast Maine.  

 

“Aladdin’s Lamp is Mine” the name given their new home, is nestled in the Maine forest.  Karen works from her Studio Loft overlooking the tranquil serenity of Scammon Pond and in the distance, the mountains of Mount Desert and Lucerne.   

 

 

Foolish Girl……

                                                                                To think you are so wise,

                                                                   Know Now…..

                                                                                True Wisdom

                                                                                shines from your Mother’s eyes.

 

                                                                                                K. Dale Turdo….for my Mother,  with  my Love.

 

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