Karen grew up in Texas and currently resides in Garland, TX. She learned about Cherokee culture and art through her mother, Martha Berry, who revived the tradition of Cherokee Beadwork. She fell in love with gourd art through her history of wood working and painting. This medium was a natural progression, combining these talents. She incorporated pre-European contact and modern Cherokee designs into her work.

She began fingerweaving in the style typically done by Southeastern Woodland tribes during the 18th century. She, along with other weavers, has helped lead a revival of this traditional style within the Cherokee Nation.

Awards

Three Worlds
Judge's Choice, 2017 Cherokee Homecoming Art Show, Cherokee Heritage Center
Third Place Traditional Textiles, 2017 Cherokee Art Market

Jacobite Groom
First Place Textiles, 2016 Cherokee Homecoming Art Show, Cherokee Heritage Center
Third Place Contemporary Textiles, 2016 Cherokee Art Market

First Place, Textiles and Weaving, #Traditions
​2016 Cherokee Holiday Art Show

Best of Division, Contemporary Diverse Arts, Light On the Water
2015 Cherokee Art Market

Third Place Traditional Textiles, Woodland Snowfall
2015 Cherokee Art Market

Judge's Choice Textiles, The Diplomat
2015 Cherokee Homecoming Art Show, Cherokee Heritage Center

3rd Place Emerging Artist Category, The Guardian
2015 Trail of Tears Art Show, Cherokee Heritage Center

3rd Place Traditional Textiles, Fingerwoven Garters
2014 Cherokee Art Market

1st Place Traditional Arts, Starlit River
Carved Powder Horn & Fingerwoven Strap
2013 Cherokee Homecoming Art Show, Cherokee Heritage Center

Honorable Mention Diverse Arts, Fire Bringer
2011 Homecoming Art Show, Cherokee Heritage Center