To My Dear Friend has recently been published and is now live on Amazon (link below)! A true collaboration between my good friend Deirdre (Dee) Shupe (author) and myself, Karen Burton (illustrator), To My Dear Friend reaches across the months and miles to express feelings from the heart to some of the most important people in our lives. It is comprised of a delightfully illustrated collection of over fifty original sayings that span 94 colorful …
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Illustrations for ‘Planting Gardens on the Moon’
I was commissioned to create the cover art and spot illustrations for a poetry book by Aliyah Jackson. 'Planting Gardens on the Moon' presents short poems that deal with self-doubt, isolation, and sometimes anguish. The minimalist black & white line drawings sprinkled through the book enhance the meaning of the accompanying poems, taking the reader deeper into a journey filled with longing, questioning and hope. The poet/author gave me …
Featured Artist for Candyfloss Magazine
I was honored to have two illustrations in the recent "Flora and Fauna" issue of Candyfloss magazine. This gorgeous curated magazine features contemporary art by artists from across the globe. The Flora and Fauna theme makes for an inspiring look at the natural world around us. Inside this luscious issue are in-depth interviews with Vanessa Van Meerhaeghe (her art graces the cover), photographer Kristin Sjaarda and embroidery artist Anna …
Process behind creating the ‘Santorini Romance’ illustration
In response to the call for submissions for the recent PLAY ALONG Illustration Party put on by They Draw & Travel and They Draw & Cook (now combined into the website https://they-draw.com) called "It's All Greek To Me," I decided to depict my son Luke and his wife Audra enjoying what makes Santorini magical (living through them and hoping I can get there someday - I have always swooned over photos of their white buildings, blue roofs, and …
Dream. Plan. Do. Creativity During a Pandemic
As I write this, it has now been more than two months since formal “stay-at-home” orders went into effect locally due to the COVID-19 pandemic sweeping the world. There have been so many emotions and adjustments including worry, uncertainty, feeling overwhelmed, having creative block, etc. I am fortunate that my three sons are past their raucous years underfoot (miss those days!) and that this lock-down has given me time to pursue extra …