Yes, it’s been a super long time since I featured an artist on my blog, but I felt inspired to start again. I love to share some of the amazing work that is for sale on Etsy.
The first featured artist in my new series is Karen Faulkner, who creates watercolor paintings. She offers only originals (no prints), and her work features primarily simple, abstract florals. In fact, I recently purchased one of her beautiful paintings for my new studio.
I think they have a modern appeal about them and people tell me they love the simplicity. – Karen Faulkner
How did you get started making your art?
I’ve been painting for more than ten years and it has gradually grown from being an occasional past time to being one of the main focuses in my life. I’ve had an extremely difficult year personally in 2008 and have really taken refuge in my art. When I’m painting watercolors, I feel like my most essential self, like anything artificial has been stripped away. I’m so glad to have found Etsy as a way to share my artwork with people all over the world. The first time I shipped one of my paintings to another country, it was so exciting!
What inspires you in your work?
I’m inspired by nature of course, and the glorious Pennsylvania countryside around me. There is also an influence of Asian painting style in my work. I try to also communicate emotion in my painting and am often inspired by feelings and relationships. I strive to let the brushstrokes tell a story.
What is your day job?
My professional background is in marketing communications. I have an MBA with a concentration in marketing. I’ve worked on writing and layout of a variety of promotional stuff over the years, including direct mail, brochures, business proposals and websites. Over the past few years I’ve been working less on these kinds of external projects and more on creating my art and building my art business. So I guess you could say I’m taking a leap of faith and have basically quit my day job!
Karen Faulkner’s art can be found in her Etsy shop, and she also sells through local merchants on occasion.
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Thanks so much for the opportunity to do this interview, ‘Chel!