Thank you for stopping by! I'm Karen Soleau, an artist, surface pattern designer, and memory keeper.

 

I began my career as an art teacher, nurturing young talents while moonlighting as a freelance graphic designer. My passion for the uninhibited expression found in children's art, combined with my illustrative design skills, naturally led me to create greeting cards, stationery, calendars, and patterns for licensing. Today, I'm known for my vibrant, simple, colorful, and quirky style that resonates with joy and whimsy.

 

I draw continual inspiration from people and their life experience. I believe that everyone has a story worth telling, and it’s this storytelling that fuels my creativity. My mixed media journals and painted portraits pay tribute to the unique personal narratives of those I hold dear. Each daily page I create offers me a space to play, experiment, and develop the endless motifs that define my surface pattern designs.

 

My paintings often serve as a reflection of my curiosity and a means to process experiences, allowing me to dive back into the delight of pattern-making with a refreshed perspective.

 

If you're interested in exploring more of my collections or collaborating on a project, I'd love to connect. Please feel free to reach out!

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