Ken’s Notes: 

“Karen Velez was born in Rockville Centre, Long Island, NY. It was her grandmother that convinced her to try out, and pose for Playboy.  Once accepted, Karen became Playmate of the Month for December,1984, and then was named Playmate of the Year in 1985. 

Ken Marcus took this photograph of Ms. Velez during a photoshoot in his Hollywood studio, for the Cover of the 1986 Playboy Playmate Desk Calendar. Karen also appeared in several “Playboy” videos and special edition publications (she was the cover model for the first issue of “Playboy’s Playmate Review”). 

Karen married famous actor, Lee Majors in 1988, and 20 years later her daughter Nikki posed for a “Playboy” Cyber Club pictorial called “Playmate Daughters” in 2008. Karen Velez now works as a master hypnotist and certified hypnotherapist. Beauty and brains runs in the family!”

Camera:  Canon F1   Lens: Canon 35-105mm f/3.5   Film:  Kodachrome 64

Specifications: This is a signed and numbered open edition 8.5×11 original exhibition print by Ken Marcus. All prints are made with white borders. Artist’s digital signature appears in the lower right front border. Image details, model name and edition number are written on back, with hand-written signature on studio label. (Note: artist logo and copyright info do not appear on the prints, only on the web versions)  All prints are made to order at the time of purchase.

Archival properties: This is a museum quality archival giclee print on heavy weight fiber art paper, made from an authorized high resolution digital scan.  With proper handling it should last 100+ years without fading or diminishing in quality. (Care, storage and exhibition instructions are included with each print.)

Black & White or Color: Some prints are available in both black & white and color versions.  Please review other store listings for this model to see any alternate versions of this image. (note: prices may vary between versions)

Larger sizes: Most prints are available in larger sizes and limited editions. Please contact us directly for further details.

Shipping: Prints are shipped unframed in archival acetate covers, in sturdy packaging. Shipments are sent via USPS First Class Insured or Priority Mail, and we guarantee safe delivery.  Most prints are made when the purchase is complete, and the time from transaction to delivery is usually a maximum of 5 to 10 working days.

Authentication: You are purchasing this print from Playboy & Penthouse photographer Ken Marcus, via Morey Studio. Each buyer receives a personalized letter of authentication on Ken Marcus Studio letterhead. The letter is hand signed and dated, detailing print titles and unique edition numbers, as well as handling and framing guidelines.

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About the artist: Ken Marcus is one of America’s most famous erotic photographers. For over 40 years, his award winning work has been regularly featured in Playboy & Penthouse Magazines, offered in galleries, books and featured on television (Baywatch) and movies. He served as Artist-In-Resident at the Yosemite National Park Museum (where he produced a controversial series of Nudes In Nature). Recognized as one of Hollywood’s top glamour and nude photographers, his subjects include celebrities, top bodybuilders, fine art nude, fetish and centerfold models. For over 20 years, Ken has produced professional level workshops, seminars, and an award winning series of videotapes on the fine art of glamour photography. After spending 53 years working out of his LA studio, Ken has recently relocated his facilities to the Las Vegas area.  Ken’s educational background includes Art Center College of Design, Brooks Institute of Photography, numerous workshops with contemporary fine art photographers, and 13 years in Yosemite with Ansel Adams (as his youngest student).

Notice and Disclaimer:  All models depicted in these photographs are over the age of 18. In compliance with US Reg. 2257, signed releases and photo ID documents are kept on file in the Ken Marcus Studio, Nevada office.