Karen Balliett is a local Ajo artist. Originally from Minnesota, she moved to our little "gem in the desert" from Phoenix. There she owned a company specializing in event coordination and floral design for weddings and corporate clients.Karen has drawn, painted, and crafted her entire life. After years of art instruction, she learned the most important lesson - do what makes you happy and fills your soul. A sign in her home reads, "Do Something Creative Everyday.".