Skagit Valley Tulip Festival

Posted on Feb 2, 2014

Master Silk Painter Karen Sistek’s bold artistry will represent the Tulip Festival as the 2013 poster artist.  “Karen has created a painting for us that I think will become a classic for tulip fans,” noted Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Executive Director Cindy Verge. Karen’s artwork will appear on Tulip Festival apparel and merchandise.

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Governor Christine Gregoire wears Sistek Silk

Posted on Feb 2, 2014

The Washington Environmental Council commissioned Karen to paint a scarf for then Governor Christine Gregoire.   The scarf was presented on November, 10th, 2012.

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Peninsula Daily News

Posted on Feb 2, 2014

Karen was featured in a local newspaper article  “Silk-painting technique gains Port Angeles resident world recognition”.   Students come from all over the world to take classes from Karen.  Yoshita Ahmed from Dubai is featured in the article.

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