Karen I. Hirsch Visual Art

06/23/2026

I caught this Naples sunset and wanted to share it. A long pier reaches toward a low, golden sun, small pavilion roofs and a few evening strollers breaking the silhouette. Bands of apricot and lavender settle on the horizon while the water mirrors those colors in soft ribbons. Gentle waves roll toward the sand, each crest catching a quick flash of light. See it here: https://shop.karenihirsch.com/warehouse-open-edition-prints/art_print_products/160419-florida-053-copy

06/22/2026

Attending a business conference by Powerteam International to learn more about using AI in business. This event hosts multiple speakers who are experts in their field.

06/21/2026

I wanted to share this one: white petals fan outward from sunny yellow centers, each edged with a faint sheen and tiny beads of dew. Sunlight filters through thin petal membranes, revealing delicate veins and a soft shift from cool white to warm cream, while nearby blooms tilt at different angles to create a gentle rhythm across the image. For a closer look, here’s the link: https://shop.karenihirsch.com/bathroom-sale/art_print_products/070717-mac-1437-copy

06/20/2026

At the grand opening of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago on June 18th, Former First Lady Michelle Obama speaks of hope and our responsibility to act on it. Optimism, hope, and change are messages that the Obama’s wish to instill in American citizens. Thousands viewed the speech from the Watch Party on the lawn of Midway Plaisance nearby.

06/19/2026

Blue, white, yellow reflections, number 3 of a sequence of 3. I’m drawn to the steady rhythm of shapes and the way cool aquamarine meets pearly highlights; thin bands of light give the image a measured pulse without feeling busy. It feels calm and clear, with a slow sense of movement to follow across the surface. See it here: https://shop.karenihirsch.com/bathroom-sale/art_print_products/090620-nood2-0793-copy

06/17/2026

Slate and teal in the sky meet warm city light, and reflections on the water soften the skyline’s edges. I wanted to share this view of the Chicago skyline at twilight from Lake Michigan because it felt calm but awake at the same time. See it here: https://shop.karenihirsch.com/warehouse-open-edition-prints/art_print_products/070808-chgotwilite-056-3-copy-2-w6-mf-eqlw

06/16/2026

I wanted to share a quieter piece from a sequence, blue, white, yellow reflections, number 1 of 3. The image has a steady, measured movement that feels calm without being still. Warm highlights thread through cool blues, folding light into ribbonlike shapes and small eddies that give it texture. It works as a calm focal point in a living room, bedroom, or workspace. See it here: https://shop.karenihirsch.com/bathroom-sale/art_print_products/090620-nood2-0791-copy. Where would you hang this?

06/14/2026

06/14/2026

I'm sharing a tall view down the Chicago River that shows the many bridges connecting one side of the city to the other. The repeated spans create a steady rhythm, while reflections and the water introduce movement and softer tones. Look for small moments in the scene — boats, light on a mirrored façade, layered bridge silhouettes — that reward close viewing. See it up close here: https://shop.karenihirsch.com/warehouse-merchandise/art_print_products/220812-river-walk-1797-aqrm1cvhzt4

06/12/2026

Here’s a fall color scenic in the Midwest I wanted to share. A gently curving river threads past banks of golden grasses toward stands of burgundy, rust, and amber, with pale-barked birches punctuating the edge and soft reflections on the water. It felt calm and alive at the same time, so I added it to the shop. Take a look: https://shop.karenihirsch.com/warehouse-merchandise/art_print_products/221023-botanic-gardens-065-copy