That's Clever:
HGTV show to include
Karen's whimsical artwork

A Taste of Hollywood
It isn't every day that a TV crew comes to Hartford, CT in search of subjects for a Hollywood-based television show. So, when HGTV's "That's Clever" contacted Karen, our ears perked up immediately. The popular show, which features artists from across the country making their unique and fabulous creations, would be filming in Connecticut during the month of December. Applications were filled out and phone calls were made. Before long, Karen was contacted with the news that she'd been chosen as one of a few Hartford-based artists to be featured on "That's Clever." The project that was picked as the topic of her segment were the original "Short Story" metal sculptures that have become her claim to fame.

Lights, Camera, Action!
After weeks of communicating by email with the producers and filming crew of "That's Clever," the day came to meet them in person. An initial prep day was scheduled for December 20. It was there that Karen first met Celia Bonaduce, Brian Heller, Joe Fox, and Justin Dickman. They helped her set up the studio space she was renting from friend, Tim the Welder, and gave her an idea of what the filming day would bring.

At 3 PM on the following afternoon, they all met back at Tim's shop for the big day! Several hours of taping, re-takes, and art-making awaited them. By the time 8 o'clock rolled around, they had plenty of material to create a fabulous segment for "That's Clever."

Behind the Cameras
Celia, Brian, and the rest of the crew work for Weller/Grossman Productions, a company that has come to be a top producer of reality, informational, and entertainment television. Celia has been filming "That's Clever" for almost three years, since the show's inception. She found the shoot with Karen to be very fun. "I loved how Karen could tell a "short story" through the little charms and painted accents," she said. "I think its great that you can't take it all in at once. Every time you look at a piece, you see some little detail you missed the last time!"

Stay Tuned
The show featuring Karen's "Short Stories" will air in June 2007. Be sure to check back for all the details of when Karen will make her HGTV debut. Visit the "That's Clever" website for more information as well: http://www.hgtv.com

Getting Ready
Before the filming begins, Karen preps the metal by cleaning it with acetone.