ORIGINAL ART INSPIRED BY NATURE

ORIGINAL ART INSPIRED BY NATURE

Abstract digital art featuring concentric circles and geometric patterns in shades of blue with white dotted lines.

โ€œThe path isn't a straight line; itโ€™s a spiral. You continually come back to things you thought you understood and see deeper truths.โ€

โ€” Barry H. Gillespie

Hi, Iโ€™m Karen!

A woman with long blonde hair standing on a rocky ledge during sunset, wearing a colorful patterned shawl, with a mountain range in the background.

Iโ€™m the artist behind Spiral Canvas.

My work is a fusion of nature-inspired art and sacred geometry, created to bring healing and inspiration into everyday life. Each piece is crafted with love and intention. As a licensed social worker, I believe in the healing power of creativity. My hope is that my art offers therapeutic moments of connection with the beauty, energy and restorative power of the natural world.

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THE COLLECTION

Woman arranging blue and green abstract paintings with white swirling and lightning patterns on a gallery wall

I am deeply interested in the healing power of artistic expression.

Throughout my life, art has served as both an emotional outlet and a therapeutic process. Often, the visceral act of creating is more meaningful to me than the finished piece. Watercolor, collage, acrylic, and oil paint have become a visual language through which I can express what words often fail to capture, offering me a deeper sense of self-understanding.

Nature remains a constant source of inspiration in my work. Currently, the mandala serves as the seed idea from which my work grows. I use saturated colors, symbolic imagery drawn from the unconscious, and distorted forms of nature to create dreamlike landscapes. Elements such as vivid colors, circles, spirals, Celtic knots, and trees appear throughout my compositions, alluding to a personal mythology and carrying profound spiritual significance.

A dot painting of a dreamcatcher on a purple background, with intricate white dotted patterns forming a web and circular designs.
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Colorful abstract painting featuring three leafless trees with twisting branches, surrounded by swirling shapes, orbs, and vibrant colors against a sunset sky.
Colorful abstract painting of a large tree with orange branches against a blue background. The tree's roots and trunk form heart shapes and contain geometric patterns, with green and glowing spheres surrounding it.
A mystical, colorful painting of a tree with golden branches and roots, surrounded by blue and green elements, stars, and geometric patterns, depicting spiritual and cosmic symbols.
A colorful, stylized painting of a large tree with sprawling branches and roots. The tree's upper part is green with leaves, set against a vibrant blue sky with a bright yellow sun behind it. The roots and lower branches form geometric, flower-like patterns in shades of blue, green, and gold, with swirling vines and decorative elements surrounding the tree.

TREE OF LIFE SERIES

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TREE OF LIFE SERIES เผ„

INTENTIONALLY DESIGNED PRODUCTS TO UPLIFT, HEAL AND INSPIRE

Colorful artwork of a tree with golden branches and roots, surrounded by geometric patterns and green foliage, set against a dark blue background.

NATURE-INSPIRED CARDS, PRINTS & CANVASES

Abstract art featuring white feather designs over a gradient background of blue and green vertical stripes.

SPIRITUALLY INFUSED HOME DECOR

Abstract digital art with interconnected circular patterns and geometrical shapes in shades of blue and purple, with some white accents.
A staircase with a green and brown side wall leading upwards with a metal handrail, overlooking a landscape of blue and white mountain ranges under a cloudy sky, signed by Karen Schafer.

ARTWORK

SACRED GEOMETRY TAPESTRIES

Colorful tapestry depicting a tree of life with roots and branches extended, featuring leaf patterns and cosmic background colors.
Pair of handmade gold dangle earrings featuring chain links and shell-shaped charms, held against a beach setting with rocks, ocean, and clear blue sky in the background.

HAND CRAFTED JEWELRY

ACCESSORIES, BAGS & YOGA MATS

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Art intentionally made for your everyday life.

Through functional art that extends beyond the frame, my goal is to share the healing power of creativity in a personal and accessible way. My Etsy shop features pieces designed to move with you, woven into your daily rituals, quiet reflections, and healing moments.

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  • WHEN SOMETHING IS MADE WITH INTENT AND LOVE IT MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE. THE DETAIL IS SO FINE AND THE COLORS ARE ENTRANCINGLY BEAUTIFUL! IT MAKES MY WHOLE LIVING ROOM FEEL BRIGHTER :) SHE IS SHARING HER GIFT WITH THE WORLD AND PROVIDING ONE OF A KIND, DIVINE ARTWORK YOU WON'T FIND ANYWHERE ELSE.

    EMILY

  • ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS PIECE OF ART!! SELLER EVEN INCLUDED EXTRA GREETING CARDS AND A PERSONALIZED MESSAGE. SO HAPPY!! EXCELLENT SELLER!!

    LUDELL

  • I PURCHASED ONE OF THESE THROWS FOR MYSELF AND LIKE IT SO MUCH I SENT TWO TO MY SON AND DAUGHTER-IN-LAW AND THEY LOVE THEM. GREAT QUALITY AND JUST THE RIGHT THICKNESS FOR A THROW. I MIGHT HAVE TO BUY ONE FOR MY HUSBAND NOW.

    TERRY

  • WE TOTALLY LOVE THE TAPESTRY! THE SIZE, COLOR, AND DETAILS ARE EXCELLENT FOR OUR NEW HOME! WE ARE HANGING IT ON THE WALL FACING THE FRONT DOOR SO WE CAN SEE IT EVERYTIME WE COME HOME. KAREN IS SUCH A TALENTED BEAUTIFUL SOUL AND WE LOVE HAVING HER HEALING ART IN OUR HOME.

    KELLY

  • LOVE ALL OF KAREN'S PAINTINGS! THEY ARE SO VIBRANT AND DETAILED, AND REALLY INTEGRATE SO MUCH FOR ME VISUALLY. I AM SO GRATEFUL I FOUND HER WORK AS IT IS PROFOUNDLY HEALING FOR ME TO SHOW SYMBOLICALLY THE INTERSECTION OF SPIRIT WITH MATTER. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR INSPIRATION KAREN! :)

    ALISON

  • I PURCHASED AS A GIFT FOR MY AUNT FOR OFFICIATING MY WEDDING. THE TREE OF LIFE IS A PERFECT SYMBOL, AND THIS WAS BY FAR THE MOST BEAUTIFUL OPTION I FOUND. I WAS COMPLETELY BLOWN AWAY BY THE CRAFTSMANSHIP WHEN I RECEIVED IT, RIGHT ON SCHEDULE. YOU DONโ€™T EXPECT SOMETHING THIS DETAILED AND BRIGHT TO BE SO SOFT! IF YOUโ€™RE ON THE FENCE, BUY IT. ITโ€™S EVEN BETTER IN PERSON.

    LINDSAY

  • I LOVE THIS BACKPACK! Iโ€™M ACTUALLY USING IT AS A PURSE AND IT REALLY FILLS THE BILL. ITโ€™S SO ROOMY I CAN FIT EVERYTHING IN THERE AND THEN SOME. THIS IS MY FAVORITE THEME.. THE FLOWER OF LIFE AND THE TREE OF LIFE. ITโ€™S ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL, YOU ARE A TALENTED ARTIST. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR MAKING THIS FOR ME! ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’š

    NINA

  • MY โ€œHEALING YOGA MATโ€ ARRIVED TODAY! WOW! THE PATTERN & COLORS ARE ๐Ÿคฉ STUNNING! BLUE/AQUA COLORS TRULY MATCH PHOTOS IN THE DESCRIPTION PERFECTLY! KARENโ€™S DESIGNS ARE ENGAGING & SYMBOLIC! THIS MAT IS FLAT TOO! NO CURLING UP ON ENDS LIKE SOME MATS DOโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆTHE FINISH IS GRIPPY NOT SHINY/SLIPPERY. Iโ€™D LOVE TO OWN 1 OR 2 MORE OF THESE VIBRANT UNIQUE YOGA MATS! I HAD SUCH A DIFFICULT TIME CHOOSING WHICH DESIGN TO PURCHASE :)

    WENDY

  • I WAS LOOKING FOR A BLANKET TO USE IN MY REIKI PRACTICE THAT HAD A CELTIC/DRUID TOUCH AND WHEN KARENS ARTWORK CAME UP I KNEW I HAD FOUND THE ONE! ONCE I READ HER DESCRIPTION OF HER TREE OF LIFE SERIES I BECAME AN INSTANT FAN. Iโ€™LL BE BACK FOR PRINTS AND MAYBE A SECOND BLANKET!

    GREG

  • THIS TAPESTRY IS ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL! I AM SO GLAD I ORDERED IT. I WILL BE ORDERING MORE FROM KAREN'S SHOP FOR SURE! THE CUSTOMER SERVICE WAS WONDERFUL AS WELL <3

    NISCHALA

COLLABORATIONS

My work has found a home in healing spaces, joyful products, and creative partnerships. Iโ€™m always open to new ways of sharing it. If you represent a brand, hospital, wellness space, or have an idea to collaborate, Iโ€™d love to hear from you!

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