palmer K, Richmond, VA (2026)

05/12/2026

Shhhhh 🤫 - I have a quiet announcement to make….😉

Inspired by a solitary Pinterbox Azalea beginning to bloom deep within the woods, my new work “Spring’s Whisper” captures the quiet moment when hope first announces itself.

While walking beneath the still-muted landscape left behind by winter, I noticed a single burst of pink emerging from an isolated azalea tree - sparse from seasons of deer grazing, yet resilient. It was the only vivid color in the forest that day. Delicate, determined, and almost suspended in silence, its presence became the foundation for this painting.

From inspiration to creation, the composition evolved into an abstract meditation on anticipation, renewal, and emotional movement forward.
While the original scene was softened by the subdued woodland tones, I intentially transformed the palette into luminous greens, airy blues, and radiant pinks. These brighter color choices were central to the emotional language of the work - shifting the atmosphere away from dormancy and toward optimism, warmth, and possibility. The painting carries the same intentional vibrancy found in “Winter’s Wait”, where jewel-toned blues, purples, and pinks reimagined winter not as cold stillness, but a season quietly holding light beneath the surface.

The “Pressed Against the Glass” series is not simply about observing nature or marking the passage of seasons. It is about anticipation rather than waiting. It explores the emotional space between stillness and becoming - the instinct to look ahead, to search for light, and to believe in what is just beginning to emerge. Each work invites a contemplative pause: meditative, pensive, and deeply connected to the emotional rhythms mirrored in the natural world.

In “Spring’s Whisper”, the quiet stillness of winter gives way to spring’s own distinct energy - a luminous awakening filled with optimism, gentle renewal, and the soft exhilaration of something new beginning.

“Pressed Against the Glass - Spring’s Whisper”

Make it Yours 💙 - releasing this THURSDAY at the
2022 Hanover Ave
4 - 8pm

05/11/2026

Putting the final varnish on some new pieces I’m dropping in my “Pressed Against the Glass-…..” series.

See them this Thursday and Friday, walk the avenues, and make them yours.

4-8 pm
at the Richmond
🎨

I’ll be in my usual spot ….2022 Hanover Ave 😉

05/08/2026

Fine Art and Textiles by PALMER K Designs - created as Art to Be Lived In

From my all new heirloom-quality French Linen Tea Towels to hand crafted reversible velvet placemats, each piece in the collections begins as original fine art and is transformed into functional luxury for the home.

Scroll through to explore Fine Art in elevated interiors, new handcrafted textile releases making their debut, and The Legacy Pattern.

Join me during The Fan Arts Stroll and experience the collections in person at:
📍2022 Hanover Ave
📅 Thursday + Friday, May 14-15
⏰ 4-8 pm

Discover limited edition pieces, artisan craftsmanship, and designs created to become part of your legacy.

Follow along for new releases, collectible works, and behind-the-scenes moments from the studio.

05/01/2026

A quiet release, made for those who notice details.

The Atelier Tote and The Maison Bucket Bag have arrived on the website - an understated debut of form, function, and fine art translated into leather accessories. Each piece carries the imprint of original studio work, refined into silhouettes designed for a life lived with intention.

Clean lines, considered structure, and an ease that feels both modern and enduring.
These are pieces meant to be discovered slowly.

And tomorrow, they step into the work for the first time in person Handmade Spring Market - a curated gathering of makers, materials, and craft.

If you are there, I’d love for you to experience them up close.

A quiet drop. A lasting impression.

04/26/2026

Quiet Luxury, crafted to be carried.

Introducing The Maison Bucket Bag - where art, function, and timeless design meet.

A sculptured Nappa leather bucket bag featuring an original PALMER K Designs pattern. Handcrafted in a limited release as part of an ongoing collectible series.

Designed for the woman who values essentials, the Maison Bucket bag brings together refined structure, soft movement, and everyday versatility. Thoughtfully made with rich texture, intentional details, and a silhouette that feels both modern and enduring.

From gallery openings to weekend escapes, the Maison Bucket bag is designed to move beautifully with you.

Releasing May 1st on the site
and in person Spring Market

Luxury is in the details.
Legacy is in what you carry.

Discover the collection and explore more fine art, textiles, and The Legacy Pattern, through the link in my bio.

Follow for fine art, luxury textiles, home decor, and timeless design inspiration.

04/17/2026

Friday’s are for Legacies.

The kind you don’t rush.
The kind you build with intention, layer by layer.

This week, I brought something to life that holds it all —
My work, my patterns, my vision —
Designed not just to be seen, but to be lived with.

From original paintings…
To textiles…
To pieces that move through your home and your life —
This is what it means to create something lasting.

A legacy isn’t just what you leave behind.
It’s what you choose to surround yourself with now.

Explore the full collection and story at the link in my bio.
And if you’re seeing this… you’re part of what comes next.

Find out more at these upcoming events

Spring Market

04/10/2026

TGIF 🌿
The past few weeks have felt like stepping into something new.

From quiet hikes under walking trees to soft spring light at sunrise….to evenings under a sky just beginning to stretch a little longer - I found myself slowing down, noticing more, and carrying those moments back into the studio.

There’s something about this season…
The way the earth gently comes back to life,
My garden waking up from its winter sleep.
How color returns where there was once stillness.
How everything feels possible.

That energy found its way into my work —
Fresh palettes, softer transitions, new movement.
Spring isn’t just outside… it’s happening on the canvas too.

Grateful for the rhythm of nature,
For inspiration that doesn’t force itself,
But quietly shows up when you’re paying attention.

Here’s to creating, growing, and rising with the rhythm of the season.
To letting inspiration bloom again and again.
Have a fabulous weekend!
💙

04/07/2026

Run your own race.

This new abstract expressionist piece hides a quiet truth within its geometry - a pale blue figure in motion, weaving through layers of warm sunset pinks and oranges. It’s not racing anyone. It’s not chasing anything. It’s simply moving forward.

There’s a rhythm to becoming… and it doesn’t look the same for any of us.

My Grandpa used to say you’ve got to “keep moving forward”.
The second song I ever wrote was about just that. Maybe I’ll share some of that sometime down the road…

This painting is a reminder.
Your timeline is yours
Your pace is enough
Your progress is valid

No comparison. No pressure. Just movement, growth, and the courage to keep going.

If you look closely, you’ll see it—the runner isn’t trying to win… just refusing to stop. Forward. With stride, building momentum.

“The Quiet Pace”
For inspiration.
For the moments you needed to remember you’re exactly where you’re meant to be.
For anyone building something meaningful - quietly, consistently, and on their own terms.
For the one who chose a different path and kept going.
For those who believe progress doesn’t have to be loud to be powerful.
For anyone learning to trust their own timing.
For the ones still going.

“The Quiet Pace”
✨ Available at the upcoming in May

Make it yours. 🎨💙

04/03/2026

What if the perfect piece for your space is already waiting for you?

I’ve styled 10 large original paintings in room settings so you can actually feel how each piece lives in a space - not just a blank wall.

Each one is one-of-a-kind original, created to bring movement, color, and story into your home. Whether you’re drawn to bold energy , quiet texture, or something that stops you mid scroll… There’s a piece here that will speak to you.

✨ Imagine it in your entryway
✨ Anove your fireplace
✨ the piece everyone asks about when they walk in

These aren’t just prints. These are original - once they’re gone, they’re gone.

If one feels like yours, trust that instinct. That’s how collectors collect.

🖼️ Available now on my website
DM me “ART” for details Or sizing help
⏳don’t wait on the one you love

03/31/2026

Small Works. Big Stories. 🎨
There’s something magical that happens after a painting is “finished”.

When the palette still holds color…
When the energy of the larger piece is still alive…
When instinct takes over -

That’s where these mini 3x4 originals are born.

Spontaneous extensions of larger works - painted on tiny canvases, resting on wooden easels, and capturing fleeting moments in motion.
⛷️ skiers enjoying the slopes
🐎 horses in stride and at rest
⛰️ mountain air and open space
🎸 the rhythm of guitars and musicians
…and whatever else the brush decides in that moment.

No waste. No overthinking. Just pure creative continuation.

Every mini is one-of-one.
A small piece of a much bigger story.

✨ Coming soon to Designer Show House, , and
✨ Perfect for collectors, gifting, or a first original piece
✨ A glimpse into the process behind the larger works

And this is just the beginning - these pieces (and many more) are also making their way into upcoming events I can’t wait to share more about 👀

Tap through, find your favorite, and bring a little piece of the process home.

03/25/2026

There is something about the first days of Spring…
That quiet shift in the air.
The promise of color returning.
The feeling that something new is about to unfold.

On March 21st, I felt that energy so strongly that I did something to celebrate…

I released a surprise, one-of-a-kind painting - no buildup, no long announcement - just a moment of inspiration captured and shared.

“Garden Symphony” is now live.
18 x 24 acrylic on canvas framed in thin profile white wood float frame.
$675

This piece was born from the anticipation of spring’s arrival - the layered blooms, the movement of petals harmony of color that feels almost musical. It’s vibrant, expressive, and full of life… the kind of piece that transforms a space the moment it enters it.

And like spring itself, it won’t last.

This is an original one-off painting - once it’s gone, it’s gone.

If you’ve been waiting for something that feels fresh, joyful, and alive… this may be the one that was meant for you.

View the painting here:
https://palmerKdesigns.com/products/garden-symphony

I always believe that the right collector finds the right piece at the right time.
Maybe this is that moment.

With gratitude and a heart full of spring,
💙 Karen

P.S. If this piece speaks to you, I encourage you to follow that instinct - original works like this tend to find their home quickly. 🌸

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