Based in New York, Karamallis graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Rhode Island School of Design; her work including both textile and painting – employing tools and techniques that include watercolor gouache and collage making, as well as knitting. “I’m a very whatever I feel inspired to do is what I will do kind of a creative person,” she once remarked in an interview with Matter of Hand. “I love knitting and painting, but I go through phases with both of them.”

Her Iranian heritage also plays a role in her work. “One of the biggest goals in a Persian garden is to create protected relaxation outdoors with the same level of privacy that you would feel in your own home,” she says. “That is something that is really interesting to me.”

Her goal? To create something that is at once thought-provoking and joyful. There’s also an emphasis on color. “I try to come up with a color story that feels cohesive,” says Karamallis. “Oftentimes if I decide on a color that I want to have some kind of movement throughout the piece, I will lay it down in a couple places instead of finishing one area first. I try to look at the whole thing throughout the process. I think that a lot of painters do that to create a larger, cohesive composition.”

Step inside:

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“There is an underlying environmental message to my work,” explained the New Zealand-based illustrator in an interview with AWW Magazine. “I want people to see the beauty of the things we share this planet with – the animals, the plants and insects and through this hopefully care for them more.”

“I’ve always loved animals and have always either had dogs or cats or horses or chickens in my life,” she further relayed. “I try to simplify the shapes and textures of the animal whilst still keeping it recognizable. I also try to show its personality through facial features and gestures.”

With her home studio based in an old railway house in a small town in Coastal Otago, Wilson’s illustrations could be seen as an extension of her environment. Indeed, inspiration comes easy for Wilson and is found in her garden or the surrounding countryside. But even if you live in the city, her illustrated observations are sure to strike a chord.

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Halpin’s work spans many mediums, from illustration and mixed media embroidery to surface design and more. When asked by Swatch and Repeat which form of expression she considers her main, she replied, “Definitely illustration. It’s always been my first love and everything has flowed out of that.” She added: ”I love a good story, and I think that’s ultimately what I’m trying to do in any work I make: tell a tale, which is at the heart of illustration.”

While the subject of her art is often as diverse as the different mediums she employs, one motif that keeps reoccurring is nature. “I’m inspired by landscapes, particularly the flora and fauna of New England,” Halpin explained. 

“The books I read (especially mystery novels) definitely shape my work, as well as music. I’ve also been increasingly interested in heritage. It’s something I’ve been exploring after a trip to Ireland last year,” she named further sources of inspiration.

Halpin’s Instagram page is a great place to sample the many different styles of art she applies. But regardless of the medium, they all look wonderful!

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Based in New York, Karamallis graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Rhode Island School of Design; her work including both textile and painting – employing tools and techniques that include watercolor gouache and collage making, as well as knitting. “I’m a very whatever I feel inspired to do is what I will do kind of a creative person,” she once remarked in an interview with Matter of Hand. “I love knitting and painting, but I go through phases with both of them.”

Her Iranian heritage also plays a role in her work. “One of the biggest goals in a Persian garden is to create protected relaxation outdoors with the same level of privacy that you would feel in your own home,” she says. “That is something that is really interesting to me.”

Her goal? To create something that is at once thought-provoking and joyful. There’s also an emphasis on color. “I try to come up with a color story that feels cohesive,” says Karamallis. “Oftentimes if I decide on a color that I want to have some kind of movement throughout the piece, I will lay it down in a couple places instead of finishing one area first. I try to look at the whole thing throughout the process. I think that a lot of painters do that to create a larger, cohesive composition.”

Step inside:

The post You Are Welcome to Step Inside Alexandra Karamallis’ Paintings appeared first on TettyBetty.

“There is an underlying environmental message to my work,” explained the New Zealand-based illustrator in an interview with AWW Magazine. “I want people to see the beauty of the things we share this planet with – the animals, the plants and insects and through this hopefully care for them more.”

“I’ve always loved animals and have always either had dogs or cats or horses or chickens in my life,” she further relayed. “I try to simplify the shapes and textures of the animal whilst still keeping it recognizable. I also try to show its personality through facial features and gestures.”

With her home studio based in an old railway house in a small town in Coastal Otago, Wilson’s illustrations could be seen as an extension of her environment. Indeed, inspiration comes easy for Wilson and is found in her garden or the surrounding countryside. But even if you live in the city, her illustrated observations are sure to strike a chord.

The post Katie Wilson’s Illustrations Strike a Chord appeared first on TettyBetty.

Halpin’s work spans many mediums, from illustration and mixed media embroidery to surface design and more. When asked by Swatch and Repeat which form of expression she considers her main, she replied, “Definitely illustration. It’s always been my first love and everything has flowed out of that.” She added: ”I love a good story, and I think that’s ultimately what I’m trying to do in any work I make: tell a tale, which is at the heart of illustration.”

While the subject of her art is often as diverse as the different mediums she employs, one motif that keeps reoccurring is nature. “I’m inspired by landscapes, particularly the flora and fauna of New England,” Halpin explained. 

“The books I read (especially mystery novels) definitely shape my work, as well as music. I’ve also been increasingly interested in heritage. It’s something I’ve been exploring after a trip to Ireland last year,” she named further sources of inspiration.

Halpin’s Instagram page is a great place to sample the many different styles of art she applies. But regardless of the medium, they all look wonderful!

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