https://pswc.ws/2026/09/01/september-2026-rooted-in-years-of-painting-from-life-karen-israel-now-builds-powerful-narrative-scenes-from-her-photo-references-focusing-on-human-stories-of-resilience-connection-and-inner/ 2026-08-31T02:38:29Z Pastel Society of the West Coast en September 2026: Rooted in years of painting from life, Karen Israel now builds powerful narrative scenes from her photo references—focusing on human stories of resilience, connection and inner strength. 2026-09-01T09:00:00Z Blog