Welcome
 

For nearly 35 years, I’ve been creating one-of-a-kind mixed-media pieces, drawn to quirky characters, unusual materials, and the small stories that seem to surface when you 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 calls for that, a chance to pause, step back, rethink, and explore new directions. I’m happy to say I’m back in the studio, creating again and following ideas that have been waiting patiently in sketchbooks, pinned to walls, and tucked away for years.

In addition to clay sculpture and painting, I’ve been developing a growing collection of illustrations inspired by my original sketches and artwork. Many of these ideas never found their way into clay or onto canvas, and illustration has become a new way to bring them to life while preserving the charm and personality of their beginnings.

If you’d like to follow along as new artwork, illustrations, and projects emerge, you’re welcome to subscribe below for occasional studio updates as well as some give-a-ways!

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— Karen
North Forest Studio