Karen Francis
Cordova, TN - United States
Karen Francis - Fine Artist
Member Since: 03/15/2011
Born in Memphis, TN and graduated from Rhodes College, I lived in McLean, VA for many years after a brief stint teaching at the University of Georgia in Athens. I took art classes at the Corcoran School of Art in DC, the Art League School in Alexandria, VA, The New York Art Students League, and George Mason Univ. in VA. I currently live in the Memphis area and exhibit art here and online. I seek to create harmonious images and often find inspiration from travels. My paintings and prints are in numerous collections. Details of my art journey may be found at Art Promotions website www.artpro.com. I paint primarily in oil and explore digital art expressions and I thank God for my many blessings.
Please send me an email at kfrancis427@gmail.com to let me know of my work ordered from this site or to arrange for purchase of originals. Fine Art America is the authorized publisher of prints of my work. Their watermark saying 'Fine Art America' that appears across the lower right on some images on this site will NOT appear on the completed prints which are created when you order through the online shopping cart. Click on the images to see price and frame options. These prints are each custom printed only as an order comes in. Each print carries a 30 day money back satisfaction guarantee.
If you click in the Blog tab, you will learn of any current special promotions. Subscribe to the blog feed with your email. It's free and then you will be notified of future time limited offers. The Galleries tab shows my art organized by subjects, price, and decade of creation. Videos of my art are on youtube.com at the channel blessings427. If you have any questions, please email me.
Thank you for visiting. --Karen Francis
Public To Select Winners In National TV Contest
Cordova, TN - May 17th, 2013
(Memphis) Artist Karen Francis is participating in the National TV Contest through Fine Art America with two of her photographic images. The public as well as artists at fineartamerica.com may cast votes. One Francis work is a composite photograph of images in Veteran's Park in Memphis, TN. Here is the URL: http://fineartamerica.com/contests/national-tv-photo-contest-2.html?tab=vote&artworkid=3460463. Another photo is of Bellevue Baptist Church. Here is the voting spot: http://fineartamerica.com/contests/national-tv-photo-contest-2.html tab=vote&artworkid=6771038 The works with 250 votes progress to finals and eventually are featured in a FAA ad on TV. Works my Ms. Francis are available as prints in a variety of sizes and formats through authorized publisher fineartamerica.com and each come with a 30 day money back satisfaction guarantee. ...
Wow New App From FAA For Artists
Cordova, TN - April 9th, 2013
Fineartamerica, the go to website for artists everywhere, introduced a new APP called an iframe widget as part of their Premium features. Prize-winning American artist KAREN FRANCIS has now published it into some of her websites at http://www.artprointernational.blogspot.com and http://artprofilms.weebly.com (See Crew page). This app scrolls thumbnails of the art works published on the fineartamerica website of Ms. Francis and provides a colorful, quick link direct into the art work clicked upon. Clients can go directly into the secure online shopping cart purchase page for the print. Prints bought on FAA carry a thirty day money back satisfaction guarantee as always. Purchases may be made with credit cards or PayPal and the artist markup over printing costs is then forwarded to the artist. Here it is for online news (more):
Townhouse For Rent In Cordova, TN
Cordova, TN - March 20th, 2013
(Cordova, TN) A three bedroom (two up, one down), two bath, split duplex garden style brick townhouse is for rent in Cordova, TN. It has a fireplace in living room, cathedral ceilings, ceiling fan, front loading energy efficient washer & dryer, double sided refrigerator with auto ice-maker, dishwasher, oven, w/w carpet in bedrooms, fenced in backyard, patio and parking pad. Extra insulation in the attic, wood type floor in LR, large kitchen tiles. Includes use of community pool and tennis court. May be rented unfurnished or partially furnished including some art. Security Deposit of one month's rent required. A year's lease. Rents for $1050. per month. Tenant pays utilities. Homeowner Association limits number of people in unit to four. Available now, freshly painted. A credit application is required. This Memphis area town home is near Germantown Parkway N. clo...
Limited Edition By Francis Open Now
Cordova, TN - February 27th, 2013
A limited edition (10) of "Easter Island" by Karen Francis is being offered this week by publisher fineartamerica.com This 16 x 20 inch print stretched on canvas is a remarkable value. The sale only lasts until March 4, 2013. Visit http://fineartamerica.com/weeklypromotion.html?promotionid=108164 to see the work and the details. This American painter has over 100 works on display through fineartamerica's website. Some find the background pattern in Easter Island suggestive of the Eye of God, ojo de Dios.
Cordova, TN - February 19th, 2013
(Memphis) The clock is ticking. Only five days left to purchase a very special new time limited art promotion by artist Karen Francis. This new work is an abstract called Reflections on Mondrian. Only 15 are available at this pricing. Click here to see the details: http://fineartamerica.com/weeklypromotion.html?promotionid=107322 Other shapes and formatting are also available through fineartamerica, the publisher for prints by Ms. Francis. Order through the secure online shopping cart and be assured that each print purchased carries a 30 day money back satisfaction guarantee. Pay with credit card or Pay Pal.
Print Sales To Benefit The Orphan Foundation
Cordova, TN - September 13th, 2012
Sales of select prints by American artist Karen Francis will benefit The Orphan Foundation by fifty percent of markup until the end of October, 2012. Her works featuring children are in her Galleries folder designated The Orphan Foundation. They include the popular March of the Dolls, Swim Lesson and others. The Orphan Foundation has a campaign going on indiegogo.com called One Hundred Orphans. They are raising funds to help One Hundred Orphans find families by Christmas. Their webpage has a wealth of information about the numbers of orphans worldwide and the importance to society at large of finding them homes. All print sales carry the usual fineartamerica.com 30 day money back satisfaction guarantee whatever the size or framing option you select. A purchase will help this important cause or donations may be made directly at their website.
Popular Painting Now A Print Special
Cordova, TN - September 6th, 2012
"Quiet Waters Park," one of the top five favorite works by Karen Francis of Art Promotions according to online visit statistics provided by Fine Art America, is now a Time Limited Promotion. Ten prints of this work will be available for five days only at a special price. An authorized museum quality, stretcher mounted, wrapped canvas in the size 20 x 24 inches, may be purchased through the FAA online shopping cart. Click here for the details: http://fineartamerica.com/weeklypromotion.html?promotionid=93033 All prints come with a thirty day money back satisfaction guarantee.
Cordova, TN - August 11th, 2012
Now featured on Fine Art America, ten 8 x 10 inch prints of the Karen Francis painting named "Summer," a perennial favorite at a special low price. These are printed on canvas wrapped with the sides black, so a frame is not required. All prints from Fine Art America come with a 30 day money back guarantee. Purchases may be made online with a secure shopping cart. This sale is for five days only through August 16, so purchase today. Also in addition to the "Summer" promotion, a special Discount Code for additional savings of 35% from the artist print markups or on originals by Karen Francis is available until the end of August for the first ten purchasers. Simply enter the Discount Code UUHRDM in at checkout online for prints. Or write the artist at kfrancis427@gmail.com to apply the savings to the purchase of an original work from her during August.
Last Day Of Christmas Ride Campaign, Art PERK Claimed
Cordova, TN - July 16th, 2012
(Memphis, TN July 16, 2012) The countdown continues into its final hours for funding a screenplay in the indiegogo.com incubator. Today an original drawing was claimed as an art PERK by one new contributor. Seven videos and more photos entertain in the Gallery Section of the campaign for "Christmas Ride", a project by artist Karen Francis. In the GALLERY TAB section there is now a brief demo reel from cinematographer Ryan Nichols, a music video by Lauren Jenkins, and a Closeup video of Karen's paintings and other subject matter. Here is the link: http://igg.me/p/100795?a=462433 A personal appeal for the project was added by actor Jarrod Spicer. There are some new Perks, and great art deals. Support will garnish rewards in the PERK section ranging from an art print, official poster, dvd, original painting, participating in a table read, to a screen credit for larger am...
ARTIST FILMS CHRISTMAS RIDE TEASER
Cordova, TN - May 31st, 2012
(Memphis, TN) "Christmas Ride" a screenplay about an artist's dramatic journey with the theme of forgiveness is on the drawing board for funding at indiegogo.com, an online platform for raising funds for many worthwhile projects. To learn about it, visit the indiegogo website at http://www.indiegogo.com/ChristmasRide and click to view the video teaser produced by fineartamerica artist member Karen Francis. Every comment left on the site, every contribution counts toward having this project featured. There are only 46 days to meet the funding goal. Each visitor has the opportunity to contribute at various levels and select from Perk rewards. Rewards include a limited number of original drawings and paintings, so those who visit first have the greatest selection.
Cordova, TN - May 4th, 2012
(May 4, 2012) Art Promotions offers special pricing on all the prints by Karen Francis available by online purchase through a secure online shopping website during the month of May. These fine art prints are custom printed as each order comes in. Only the highest quality digital image is used to print. And her authorized print publisher, Fine Art America, offers a thirty day money back satisfaction guarantee on every order. At this time, by entering a special code, BRRCMD at checkout, the purchaser will receive a full 25% off the artist's markup. In fact, a customer will get this discount on every item by this artist in his or her shopping cart with the code. So if a stretched canvas print is selected, along with a poster, and a framed print on paper perfect for an office, the discount will be applied to all items at checkout. Credit cards are accepted. Shop by visiting http:/...
Three Day Art Sale In Germantown, TN
Cordova, TN - April 26th, 2012
Three days remain to see Works by Karen Francis on exhibit now in the Germantown Community Theatre Gallery near Memphis, TN. The framed oils on canvas are mostly fine art landscapes and florals with a few prints. Art sales will benefit the theatre by ten percent of the price. And to help make this benefit successful, prices of the framed original oil paintings were rolled way back for this show through April 29. The paintings may be purchased through the office at GCT. Online purchases of prints from Karen Francis' fineartamerica.com page will also benefit the GCT through April 29th. More information about the artist is located at artpro.com, the Art Promotions website. Germantown Community Theatre is located at 3037 Forest Hill Irene Road, (between Poplar and Poplar Pike), Germantown, TN 38138. The current show, The Spitfire Grill musical runs through April 29, 2012. The sho...
Florida Series In Sarasota Florida Now
Cordova, TN - February 14th, 2012
Prints from the Florida Series by Karen E. Francis are on display in the St. Armands Medical Center at 500 John Ringling Blvd in Sarasota, Florida. These are artist proofs in the 16 x 20 inch size on acid free paper, unframed. Some are signed. They are available for purchase and the public is welcome to come in during office hours to see these prints in the waiting room.
Holiday Fine Art Bazaar Continues
Cordova, TN - November 27th, 2011
(Memphis,TN) The Holdiay Fine Art Bazaar
Churches Art Contest Announces Winners
Cordova, TN - November 7th, 2011
Voting finished last night for the Churches Art Contest on the Fine Art America website. First Place went to Carol F Austin, a NY freelance photographer, for Spiritual Awakening. fineartamerica.com/featured/spiritual-awakening-carol-f-austin.html Second Place went to Phoenix Design for Notre Dame de Paris The Holy Spirit. Third Place was a tie between Faruk Onur for The Cathedral of Christ the Saviour in Moscow and Phoenix Design for Notre Dame. Several other works received numerous votes including entries by Faruk Onur, Blair Wainman, and Mal Smith. Photographers took top honors over painters in this contest where 275 members of fineartamerica entered 460 works in this contest and 443 votes were cast. Submissions started Monday, October 24th, 2011 - 12:26 AM. Submissions ended and voting began Monday, October 31st, 2011 - 12:26 AM. Voting ended Sunday, November 6th, 20...
Public Invited To Vote In Church Art Contest
Cordova, TN - November 1st, 2011
(Nov. 1, 2011) Memphis, TN FineArtAmerica.com, a major website of artwork by artists throughout the world, hosts contests, online exhibitions, on topics suggested by painters utilizing the site. Currently, a contest featuring photographs, paintings, and drawings of churches is underway. The public, as well as faa artists, are invited to vote for their three favorite works in this contest. Vote anytime this week. Voting ends Sunday, November 6th, 2011 - 11:26 PM, EST. To enter a vote, go to this link location http://fineartamerica.com/contests/churches-.html?tab=artwork and view the over 400 entries of churches from all around the world shared by 280 artists. Click on a work to see it larger. Each person is allowed three votes. This particular contest is organized by Karen Francis of Memphis, TN, (Art Promotions) using the contest app of fineartamerica.com. A vi...
Big Summer Sale In Progress Now
Cordova, TN - July 11th, 2011
(Memphis) Art Promotions announces a Special Summer Sale Offer. Receive a 25% discount of artist markup on any print by artist Karen Francis from the fineartamerica.com website until August 28, 2011 with this code at checkout: DBZECX. This Discount Code may not be combined with any other special promotion offer. Remember, there is a 30 day money back satisfaction guarantee included with each purchase from fineartamerica. New works are being added daily to the site. See the work at http://fineartamerica.com/profile/karen-francis.html and order notecards, a fine art giclee print stretched on canvas, or on paper framed or unframed from the online shopping cart.
Cordova, TN - May 28th, 2011
Artist Karen Francis is releasing a special edition of ten 8" x 10" stretched canvas prints of "The Grant House," a light enfused landscape of Santa Fe featuring the American flag and a white picket fence. Purchases must be made by five pm on June 1 to receive the introductory offer price. These prints are published by Fine Art America which includes a 30 day money back satisfaction guarantee for each piece of art sold. To learn more, the public is encouraged to visit this link:http://fineartamerica.com/weeklypromotion.html?promotionid=64883
Cordova, TN - May 3rd, 2011
(Memphis) Karen Francis added new work to fineartamerica.com including some recently created digital art based on the Memphis music scene. "Stage" is a dramatic piece in red and black with a combination of figurative and abstracted images. The setting is the Stage Stop in Bartlett, TN. For more info on the artist visit http://www.artpro.com. To explore the variety of sizes and options for this print, visit http://karen-francis.artistwebsites.com . Fine Art America guarantees satisfaction with each work it ships.
Zinnia And Lily Added To Fine Art America
Cordova, TN - April 15th, 2011
Artist Karen Francis added a new image, "Zinnia and Lily," to the Fine Art America website. This work is available as a notecard, print on canvas or paper, framed, stretched, or unframed through the online shopping cart at fineartamerica.com Visit the artist's website at http://karen-francis.fineartamerica.com to view Zinnia and Lily" in her floral gallery and also see other works such as landscapes, figurative and religious art. Fine Art America guarantees satisfaction for each work ordered through its publishing company.
Karen Francis Offers A Limited Time Promotion At Fine Art America Now
Cordova, TN - March 30th, 2011
American artist, Karen Francis is making her abstract work "Moving On" available as a stretched canvas print at the size of 11 x 14 inches now through April 4, 2011. Due to savings by the quantity of printing done at Fine Art America, the archival quality print publisher, the cost reduction is being passed on to the public. Visit this link for more details http://fineartamerica.com/weeklypromotion.html?promotionid=62121 Other work by this artist is also on the Fine Art America site.
Karen Francis Releases New Works As Prints Via Fine Art America
Cordova, TN - March 21st, 2011
March 21st, 2011 - 03:38 PM (Memphis, TN) American artist, Karen Francis, is placing new works and classic favorites into the exciting print and card-making capabilities of Fine Art America with its online shopping options. Now the public may select the size and format from options such as unframed print, print on canvas, or framed, all at very low prices versus traditional delivery methods. Even note cards are available, which could become a collector's item someday. The images being sent to Fine Art America by Ms. Francis are large files of high resolution to ensure excellent archival print quality, rather than the low resolution ones typically placed on the web. Ms. Francis' works, fifteen placed so far to date, are organized into galleries such as landscapes, florals, figurative, abstracts, and digitally enhanced photographic images plus her new series Florida, 2011. A thumbnai...