Karen Turner

Since a very young age I have had an avid interest in the concepts of visual art. I began to write and illustrate in my teens and continued to do so as a hobby. When I left school I worked for a photographic company as a microfilmist. It was here that I acquired knowledge of the rudimentary processes of photography, which has proved to be a valuable starting point for my current work. After this, for a short while I pursued my artistic career working with disabled children as an art ancillary. I then embarked on a complete change of career working in the commerce industry completing a BTEC in business and finance, until the birth of my daughter Laura.

Since I never grew out of my adoration for the fantasy world and all it has to offer, I enrolled onto a part time art class at my local college. This transition intensified my eagerness to create a personal style of decorative imagery. Having studied for 2 years, I then progressed on to the foundation course in Art and Design. The assignments I was given assisted to assimilate new visions and ideas. After finishing the Pre-Degree it became apparent that my designs delineated toward children’s illustration. I attended N.E.W.I North East Wales Institute in Wrexham were I completed a Degree (B.A Hons) in Illustration for Children’s Publishing.

Although I experimented in a plethora of materials, I soon realised that watercolour and coloured pencils were unequivocally the mediums that enhance and harmonize the technique I use to create my designs: hence the assiduous attention to detail. The core of my work is based partly on tradition together with a flair for contemporary wit, therefore I prefer to illustrate the inherent qualities of the characters I enjoy developing.

Contact Details:

E-mail address: illustratork1[AT]aol.com

Website: www.sublimedesignz.co.uk

Telephone: 01978 363539