Jumpthemoon.com is an on-line art gallery featuring original acrylic paintings by Karen Ann Smith. Karen graduated from the Cleveland Institute of Art with a BFA and began her career in product development and exhibit design. When she moved from the funky seaside town of Santa Cruz, California to Richmond, Virginia, Karen decided to concentrate on raising a family and creating art on a full time basis. Karen now resides with her family in Austin, Texas, a thriving and eclectic city that is inspiring new ideas every day.

Paintings feature various subjects including: playful children's themes, vibrant still lifes, animals, abstract figures and whimsical pet portraits. Karen is currently writing and illustrating several children's books.

Quality reproductions of featured paintings are available for online purchase. If you would like to commission a piece or inquire about these exciting new children's books, feel free to contact the studio.

Enjoy and visit often!