Karen L McCarty

Botanical Artisan


Welcome to my world of botanical sculpture, where
nature’s elegance is captured in delicate detail. Since 2006,
I’ve been bringing the beauty of flora to life through paper,
clay, and cold porcelain, creating timeless pieces that
celebrate the intricate artistry of the natural world. Each
sculpture reflects my passion for blending realism with
creativity, transforming everyday blooms into lasting works
of art. My work is proudly featured in local galleries across
South Carolina, and I invite you to explore my collection
and discover how nature and craftsmanship intertwine in
every piece.

Life experience has shown me that whenever one door closes,

God will open another … each season of life creates new, exciting opportunities. I was devastated when the physical effects of RA caused me to give up my career. Then I opened my eyes to discover the wonderful, beautiful world of art. Today I am a well contented Boomer with a different purpose. I create realistic botanical recreations & figurative sculptures of human types that appeal to me and nature’s plants, flowers & animals. My work is displayed in local galleries. I pass the benefits along to others with my art classes and by donating a portion of my sales to women who have suffered abuse. My sculpted flowers are a reminder that beauty is all around us … as long as our eyes are open to it.


A Little About Me

Publicity

Vive South Carolina Magazine, fall, 2022

Visit us at:

https://www.WhiteRabbitFineArt.com

www.BlueRidgeArtCenter.com

https://www.facebook.com/karengsc/


The Journal Newspaper, Seneca, SC

featured article: Colors, Shapes & Textures

9/2024

Sites We Love:
https://www.facebook.com/whiterabbitartgallery

"The Secret Garden"

Book Sculpture with flowers sculpted from
rare book pages, tinted with pastels

9" x 12". SOLD

Yellow Flower displayed in

in small glass vase

9"h x 4" w

Red Lilies displayed in small white vase 12"h

Color choice available

Large Poppies displayed in

tall glass vase. SOLD

Blossoms on natural branch,
displayed in natural birch log or
vase.
12"

SOLD

Orange Day Lillies in glass vase

15"Ht

Chocolate Cosmos, displayed

in a tiny black tray (3")

SOLD

Red Poppies diplayed as a

centerpiece in glass vase

14"H

Large Roses & Buds displayed in

a pretty glass vase. 14"

color choices available

Nasturtiums grow from ceramic vessel

9"h

Bi-colored Yellow Roses

in a tall ceramic vase

SOLD

Dogwood flowers & buds on
natural branch, displayed in
ceramic vase

height 12" - 18"

SOLD

Giant Poinsettia Table Centerpiece

Displays perfectly on a 60" round banquet table

Rare Orchid paper flower

sculpture

Amaryllis paper flower sculpture

SOLD

Lenten roses paper
flower sculpture

SOLD

Coreopsis paper flower sculpture

SOLD

Brassy Birds!

Girly girls with just a little bit of attitude. Original artist painted, clay & paper over wire character sculptures

Meet Elowin, The Woods Elf

This 16", seated one of a kind, clay over
wire sculpture is semi posable.
His artist
designed and sewn clothing is
constructed of brushed suede and cotton,
with a crocheted scarf. He makes his
debut this week. See him at the Blue Ridge
Arts Center, Seneca 9/20 - 10/25

The pubic is invited.

The Sad Fairy

She is a 16" (standing height)

semi posable, one of a kind

wire over clay sculpture.

Her artist designed and sewn

clothing is made of lace and satins.. She

is seated on a wicker-high backed

chair.

Know it All

16" OOAK clay over wire
sculpture

SOLD

Mountain Man

Holds a place of honor in the home

of Dr. Bradley Williams, Founder,

Southern Eye Assocs.

Paper Sculpted Cross

Sculpted papers form a cross in a

garden of flowers

SOLD

Giraffes in the Jungle

3-D paper sculpted & framed

8 x 10"

SOLD

A glimpse of past classes:

Individual instruction

or

group classes offered

Watch for classes scheduled in South Carolina at:

White Rabbit Fine Art, Travelers Rest,

GCCA Greenville, Blue Ridge Art Center, Seneca

& other local galleries

contact artist to register or

schedule a private or

group class

karengsc@att.net

864-593-3507


Learn Paper Sculpture

My Client had a Special Request


to make a sizable number to offer as gifts. I thought, that

sounded like fun. We worked together to accomplish

this goal and at the end we had boxes of

beautiful creations.

Thank you, Javin .... you are a great

student.

After all that work, you also agreed to pose for

a photo for my website! And look at the trio of

Hellebores!

to learn to create several types of flowers

& then ...

Filming for Vive South Carolina
magazine

Contact Me:

Karen L McCarty

email: karengsc@att.net

text or phone: 864-593-3507