About

I consider life to be a series of circumstances created for the next level of mastery. My artwork, which is generally composed of dyed fabric, quilting, beadwork, and needlecrafts, is the documentation of my life journey in both light and shadow times.  I recognize the power of my creations as part of a drama between Divinity and me.  I am weaving forms, colors, beads, fabrics, yarns, and ideas together into a meaningful integration and expression of my soul and where I find myself in the moment.

Accolades and Links

A prolific, award-winning artist, Karen Schuman founded the Dancing Krow Studio in 1996, a recognized gallery and studio space in Oak Park, Illinois, that hosts many celebrated multimedia artists and creators.  

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Photo published in The Wall Street Journal, Feb. 21, 2024

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IAOTP Empowered Woman of 2024

Karen Schuman receives Top Artist of the Decade from the International Association of Top Professionals

Time Square, Nashville and Planet Hollywood, Las Vegas billboards

Karen Schuman selected for

IAOTP’s Lifetime Achievement Award

Ms. Schuman is a featured artist in:‍

AmericanArtwork.net publications from 2012 to 2027

Enter Into Art: International Book Projects and Competition

Enter into Art - Lounge 3/4, Excellent Art

“Inspiration Tuscany”

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Honorable Mention

Art Chateau - Vernissage with Wine, view the book

Pages 49 and 50

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Dreams of Art - Trauma per Kunst; Art & Poetry from 25 Countries, View the book

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‍ ‍ La Serenissima, The Beauty of Transience - View the book

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Congratulations;
Relaxing with Flowers, Colors, Poetry and Art

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The winners 2026, vol. 4: Gerhard Kroyer, Irene Belknap, Joke Bennis, Karen Schuman, Lode Coen, Michel Marant, Sylviane Leblond, Toni Carlton