Welcome
 

For nearly 35 years, I’ve been creating one-of-a-kind mixed-media pieces, drawn to quirky characters, materials, and the small stories that seem to surface when you let yourself slow down and experiment. I love exploring new mediums and seeing where they lead, often without a clear destination in mind.

You may have noticed things have been a little quiet here for a while. Sometimes the creative process asks for that — a pause, a step back, a chance to rethink, refine, and follow a few new paths. I’m happy to say I’m back in the studio now, creating again, and letting new ideas take shape.

Alongside my artwork, I’ve also been developing Homebodies, an illustrated candle collection inspired by quirky events in everyday life, familiar routines, and the unexpected moments that wander through them. It’s a natural extension of my creative work, rooted in my love of the warmth and comfort scent brings to my own space. It’s another way of storytelling for me — just told through scent and illustration instead of paint and clay.

If you’d like to follow along as new pieces and projects emerge, you’re welcome to subscribe below for occasional studio updates.

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— Karen
North Forest Studio