Hello...
From a family of artists, opera singers, surface pattern designers and musicians,
I was surrounded by creativity from an early age. I've wanted to create & sell my artwork for as long as I can remember.
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Art and design is a desire that runs through me, it's part of my make up; to put pencil to paper and illustrate the world around me. I have an eye for detail and mind for precision which both lend themselves well to producing surface pattern collections and working to illustration design briefs.
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Since graduating with my First Class Honours Degree in Art & Design
I've worked hard to push my passion to become my business. Freelancing has seen my work shown at trade fayres across the globe & my designs have been purchased at home by companies such as John Lewis and Marks & Spencer to fashion houses in New York, Paris, Italy and Japan.
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I am so proud to have also launched a product based business where you can see lots of my cute designs available on cards, gift wrap, prints and more.
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I specialize in creating illustrations and patterns
that are available for licensing and selling. With my unique artistic styles, I produce artwork that is both visually intriguing and commercially appealing. My portfolio showcases a diverse range of designs and each piece is thoughtfully crafted, combining a variety of colourways and intricate details to create a harmonious composition.
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As a passionate artist, I am constantly exploring new ideas and experimenting with different techniques to push the boundaries of my creativity. Whether you are looking for eye-catching patterns for textile designs and products or captivating illustrations for editorials, please consider my artwork for your next project.
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I love creating my art and I want you to love it too. Thank you for stopping by and hope I can help.
Karen
Achievements
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BA (Hons) Degree, Design and Applied Art
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Recognised by Texprint as one of their Top 50 Highly Recommended Designers
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Rug Design competition winner, Hill & Co for John Lewis
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Presentation & Enterprise award, Hill & Co for John Lewis
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Previous Exhibitions
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Freelance work showcased at Premiere Vision, Paris
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New Designers Exhibition, London
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Launch Pad, Pulse, London
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Craft Market Exhibition, Tent, London Design
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'New Visuality' Exhibition, According to McGee Gallery, York
Internships
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Home Retail Group, Product Development Designer
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Ikon Gallery, Exhibitions Co-ordinator
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Rockabye-Baby, Design internship
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First Steps Babywear, Design internship
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Experience using
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Adobe products - illustrator, photoshop
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Affinity products - Designer, Photo
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Design skills - repeat structures, range planning, colour palette work
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Mood and concept boards
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Sublimation, screen printing, lino and digital
Clients & Commissions
Here's a list of some of the wonderful clients and companies I've had the pleasure to work with,
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University of Wolverhampton
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Zizzi Ristorante
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Tektura Wallcoverings
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Letterpress Designs
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Cake Studios
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Hill & Co Rugs