This artwork is part of Handled with Care, a collaborative project celebrating community, connection, and shared experiences through art. Each piece reflects personal stories and collective creativity, contributing to a meaningful dialogue within the University Maternity Hospital Limerick.
Title: New Beginnings
Artist: Karen Downs
Contacts: wildlifeartistkdowns@gmail.com
Bio:
Karen Downs lives in Co Kerry and is a canine behaviourist (retired), author and wildlife artist. Her father, an accomplished artist in oils and a master craftsman in stained-glass restoration and design, inspired her creativity from an early age. Karen’s compassion is displayed in her sensitive portrayal of animals. With every brushstroke, she invites us to appreciate the spirit and vitality of wildlife and the beauty of nature through her eyes.