Blackbird Art & Design is the studio of Karen Jenise Richey, a professional artist and graphic designer in Frederick, Maryland. After spending over twenty-five years in the field of advertising and marketing, Karen now creates fine art work, which can often be seen in local Frederick galleries, and she does free-lance marketing and graphic design, primarily for members of the art community. Karen's art work is often inspired by the natural world and her travels near and far. Her work is usually illustrative in nature and characterized by a strong sense of design and color.