Gallery
Original paintings inspired by folklore, wildlife, imagination, and northern landscapes.
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Faithful Companions
Animals hold a special place in Karen's heart, and many of her most personal paintings are inspired by the companionship, loyalty, and memories shared with them. These paintings reflect foth joy and remembrance through expressive and emotional storytelling.
Shadow
Acrylic on panel
Shadow rarely lets Karen out of his sight and continues to be her faithful companion today.
Sassy
Acrylic on panel
Sassy's curious personality and constant companionship inspired this portrait for Karen's sister Marsha.
Charlie
Acrylic on panel
In loving memory of Charlie - a loyal companion whose spirit continues to inspire Karen's artwork
Karen and Beulah
Acrylic on canvas
Karen has always dreamed of having a pet elephant. Beulah was painted as an expression of imagination, comfort, and companionship.
Karen also creates deeply personal companion and memorial portraits inspired by the emotional bond people share with their animals
Wild Souls Collection
Blue Roan
Acrylic on panel
Northern Mysteries Collection
Bigfoot by tent
Acrylic on canvas
Bigfoot in lake
Acrylic on canvas
Loch Ness
Acrylic on canvas
Mountain Yeti
Acrylic on canvas
Bigfoot Unplugged
Acrylic on canvas
Bigfoot Moonrise
Hand-painted acoustic guitar created for the Billy Strings guitar contest for the Ionia Free Fair 2026.
Inspired by moonlit forests, Appalachian folklore, deep woods atmosphere, and the mystery surrounding Bigfoot legends, this piece transforms the guitar itself into part of the story.
The forest continues from the guitar body through the neck and headstock, creating one continuous woodland scene beneath a glowing moonlit sky.
Acrylic on acoustic guitar
Catch of the Day
Acrylic on canvas
Deep in the mountains, Bigfoot pauses beside a rushing stream after a successful morning of fishing. Inspired by wilderness, folklore, and the simple rhythms of nature, this painting imagines a quieter side of the legendary creature—one more interested in fresh trout than being discovered.
Billy Strings Guitar Project
In 2026, Karen Houghton Teeter was selected to create a second custom-painted guitar for the Billy Strings concert scavenger hunt event in Ionia, Michigan.
The design blends cosmic skies, northern forest imagery, and a playful Bigfoot character — themes that have become part of Karen’s signature ‘Northern Mysteries’ collection.
Acrylic on acoustic guitar
Caught at Horseshoe Falls
Acrylic on canvas
What began as a peaceful waterfall scene inspired by Horseshoe Falls in Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula slowly evolved into something far more mysterious.
As the painting developed, a shadowy figure began to emerge behind the rushing water — turning the scene into a playful glimpse into the legend of Bigfoot hidden deep within the northern wilderness.
Nature & Atmosphere Collection
Marshlight
Storm Over Half Moon Lake
Acrylic on canvas
Dark clouds rolling over the still waters of Half Moon Lake.