Kara’s Portfolio
Since I started in 2011, I’ve evolved quite a lot as an artist. I’ve gone through several styles and media, starting with a purely black & white body of work and eventually introducing more colors into my art. Below are some of my recurring styles.
Linescapes
Art is my coping mechanism. In most of my early work, you’ll find lines, shapes and patterns rendered in black and white, all expressing intense emotions. I use elements in nature to capture human emotions and experiences. Each piece tells a story
Lace
I made my first lace piece by accident in the year 2022. Being able to paint lines, leaves and all sorts of patterns in such a light and delicate way is what continues to draw me to this subject. After showcasing my first lace pieces in my third solo exhibit, I kept painting.
Leaves
It was during the 2020 lockdown that I missed nature so much that I painted a mural of leaves in my bedroom. From that moment, the commission requests for leaves paintings poured in and I never stopped painting that subject since.
Ladies
It took me years to be brave enough to paint the female form but through this subject, I am able to express my most honest emotions and capture universal moments, feelings and experiences.