2025 Commemorative Artists

Poster & Logo Artwork Theme – “Reach for the Start”

Untraditional is the word to describe Karla’s artwork. Splashes of vibrant color move across the paper, creating images filled with life. Marine images inspired by a deep relationship with the sea, years spent diving, beach combing, and fishing the warm waters off Maui, and the cold sea of Alaska have given her an affinity for our underwater kingdom. Now having lived in Alaska for over 34 years, Karla has added ravens, moose, bears and wolves to her resume! Painting from her life’s experience, rather than from photos, each image expresses her love for what she does, and where she lives. Primarily a watercolorist, Karla also works in stained glass with her husband Roy. They divide their time gardening, working and exploring Alaska over the years with their Jack Russels, Kolohe & Makani Kai [18.5 years w/our two pups] and now are lucky to have two more Jack Russels [Kalani & Makoa] to share Alaska with!

— Karla Morreira