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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

  • BA (Hons) Degree, Design and Applied Art

  • Recognised by Texprint as one of their Top 50 Highly Recommended Designers

  • Rug Design competition winner, Hill & Co for John Lewis

  • Presentation & Enterprise award, Hill & Co for John Lewis

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Previous Exhibitions

  • Freelance work showcased at Premiere Vision, Paris

  • New Designers Exhibition, London

  • Launch Pad, Pulse, London

  • Craft Market Exhibition, Tent, London Design

  • 'New Visuality' Exhibition, According to McGee Gallery, York

 

Internships

  • Home Retail Group, Product Development Designer

  • Ikon Gallery, Exhibitions Co-ordinator

  • Rockabye-Baby, Design internship

  • First Steps Babywear, Design internship

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Experience using

  • Adobe products - illustrator, photoshop

  • Affinity products - Designer, Photo

  • Design skills - repeat structures, range planning, colour palette work

  • Mood and concept boards

  • Sublimation, screen printing, lino and digital

Photo of Karen, illustrator behind Doodle Keg

Clients & Commissions

Here's a list of some of the wonderful clients and companies I've had the pleasure to work with,

  • University of Wolverhampton

  • Zizzi Ristorante

  • Tektura Wallcoverings

  • Letterpress Designs

  • Cake Studios

  • Hill & Co Rugs

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