Karen Reese Brassel, Jewelry Artist

Biography

Born in Central Pennsylvania, Karen Reese Brassel was involved in the arts at a young age. Throughout high school and college she took art classes mainly concentrated in drawing and painting.   She graduated from Penn State University with a degree in marketing. It was there that she discovered the art of jewelry.   Jewelry remained a casual hobby until 2004 when Karen decided to pursue it as a business. She took classes in metalwork, wire-wrapping, and precious metal clay to expand her skills. Karen lives in Dillsburg Pennsylvania.

"My family is extremely artistic with talents ranging from illustrative art to sculpture, photography and woodworking. Because of this, I was able to explore my love of art throughout my childhood. While I love to draw, it is in metalwork and precious metal clay that I feel I can truly express myself. My jewelry is inspired by colors and shapes that I see in nature and my everyday surroundings. My line features different colors and textures that blend together beautifully.  My goal is to create wearable art that is affordable. The greatest compliment I can receive is to see someone wearing a piece of my jewelry."