Hi! My name is Karoline and I love to draw.

 

I like to create surreal scenes and characters, and use bright colours and humour in my work. What fascinates me is how a blank page can turn into a story, provoke thoughts and emotions, and inspire.

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Work

I am open for hire and collaboration on projects. If you have an idea you think I'd be interested in, email me, and we can have a non-binding talk. I've previously made picture book illustrations, editorial illustrations, murals, brochures, album covers, posters, and other fun things. I like to work on quick projects, where I solve a problem in a fun, interesting or visually beautiful way. And I love to work with themes, characters and visuals that are mystical, fantastical and colourful. 

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Technique

There's always a pencil involved. I sketch by hand, and with few exceptions finish the actual drawing by hand. Then I sometimes colour it using paint like gouache or watercolour, before I adjust and add colour digitally. Although this is my most used method, I also experiment with other formats and mediums. 

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Dreams

To illustrate stories in a way that captures attention and evolves imagination for those who read it. To learn how to animate so my illustrations can come alive. To create something BIG, like a mural on a building. To write stories that changes peoples lives. To be friendly and help positivity grow in this world. To create something that will make strangers meet - so that less people feel lonely. 

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Background

I studied for my Masters in Visual Communication at Birmingham City University, specialising in illustration. For my Master project I wrote and illustrated a book called All The Things. My undergrad is in Art and Communication, where I did one year of illustration in Birmingham through Erasmus. Later I've completed a course around Digital Media, learning a bit of app design, e-book design, 3D and animation. I'm also a certified arts teacher. 

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