Karen Watson Johnson started out her career as a primary school teacher while earning her Degree in Early Childhood Education. She went on to study at Regis College in Weston, MA and graduated with a Bacherlor of Arts in Sociology and immediately launched her career in residential real estate sales and marketing. Later she circled back to her heart's passion to become an artist and teacher and began to work towards an MFA in Studio Painting at The Museum of Fine Arts School, Boston. During this time she met the acclaimed painter and gallery owner, William St. George, in the Back Bay, Boston, and she felt a passionate connection to his style of painting and the vibrant colors that he used. This connection lead to her taking classes with him, which proved to be an excellent match and a big inspiration for Karen to keep following her passion. Together with St. George's direction and guidance (www.stgeorgegallery.com ) during studio classes and plein air excursions, she produced some of her best work. Karen has earned her Massachusetts teaching certifications in Early Childhood, Elementary and Middle School Education.