Karen has an honours’ degree in Interior Design, but her first love has always been painting; especially the human figure. She has several models with whom she works on a regular basis, but is constantly inspired by new people.
She has always admired the Pre-Raphaelite painters, especially the poetic and romantic images of Rossetti and Waterhouse. The expressive portraits of John Singer Sergeant have also been a major influence.
For Karen, drawing is the foundation for all work, allowing the artist to observe and express the character of the model. She uses mixed media to create quick studies and fully worked drawings which can then be used as a refer...
Violet was born in the cold north, surrounded by a community of outdoorsmen and artists. She spent her childhood drawing, painting and spending time with her beloved Aunt who was a highly respected artist. Summer days were spent in the alpine meadows sketching wild flowers. Violet became a prolific sketcher and by the age of 16 she decided to explore the world of her older sister. She set off taking the bare necessities: a sketch book, small set of watercolors and a large back pack. For two years the girls traveled through Western Europe. It was there that she began collecting vintage postcards and ephemera at old antique stores and flea markets.
