Karen is a Cape Town-based visual artist with a diverse background spanning graphic design, painting, branding, and web development. Her work merges fine art with print and digital design, focusing on problem solving and visual artwork that engages, inspires, and connects.

Raised in a creative environment by artist parents, Karen was deeply influenced by dance, music, nature, design and travel—elements that ignited my lifelong passion for visual art. After graduating with distinctions in visual art and design in 2000, she worked as a graphic designer, collaborating with her father at his business and then independently with various agencies and businesses, while continuing to paint on commission for clients worldwide.

Over the years, Karen refined her skills in art direction, typography, branding, print and digital design, working with advertising agencies, publishers, media houses, and businesses to create impactful visual content.

A pivotal moment in her life and work came with the sudden passing of my father, which led Karen to deepen her connection with her fine art practice. In 2023, she pursued further artistic development through the Milan Art Institute’s professional art mastery program, returning to painting as a form of personal healing and creative expression. 

Whether through design or fine art, Karen offers her time and skills in creative collaborations, to be of creative service and inspire others with her work. For her, being an artist is not just a profession—it’s a way of life, embracing creativity as a journey of self-expression and mastery.