Karen Thumm:  

Life After graduating from UHigh, Karen went on to the University of Michigan and received a BA in English Literature. In 1966 she married Gayle Helf but was widowed in 1967. In 1970 she married John Thumm, also of Ann Arbor, and together they have raised two children; Tina (1975) and Dan (1978). In 1971 they moved to northern Michigan where they currently reside near Traverse City. Karen "gave up" both horses and art for many years but returned to art school and graduated with a degree in Graphic Design/Illustration in 1984. She is currently working as a fine artist and is becoming nationally known for her equine art. To view her artwork, do a search online for "Karen Baker Thumm". In 2006 Karen was accepted for associate membership in the very prestigious American Academy of Equine Art reaching a longtime goal that promises to bring further advances in her art career. Modelled after the Royal Academy of Art in London, the Academy is located in Lexington Kentucky. In 1989 she also returned to the world of horses, purchasing her current horse, Scottie, who remains her beloved companion. Together they are learning the art and discipline of dressage and enjoy trail rides in the northern Michigan wo...Expand for more