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Photo of Karen Armstrong, artist and designer at Karen Armstrong Studio, smiling with chin resting on hand, wearing glasses.

Hello, let me tell you a bit about myself -

For over four decades, I’ve been creating heartfelt art for the seasonally inspired heart. I’m a painter and digital artist, and I love designing watercolor prints, note cards, fabric, wallpaper, and home décor  - all rooted in beauty, nature, and the quiet rhythm of the seasons.

I grew up in California’s San Joaquin Valley, surrounded by farmland, orchards, and the ever-changing light of the open sky. That early connection to the land has stayed with me and continues to shape my work: gentle, grounded, and inspired by the poetry of the natural world.

I’m happily married, and my husband and I are in this season of life as empty nesters. Our son is grown and married now, and with this transition has come a quiet spaciousness - time to reflect, create, and embrace the unfolding rhythms of this chapter. There’s something tender and rich about this stage of life, and I find it gently making its way into my work.

My creative journey began as co-owner of Creative Collection, a beloved wholesale greeting card company whose designs appeared on giftware, rubber stamps, dishware, gift bags, napkins, and more. Though the formats have evolved, my heart has stayed the same: I create art to nurture, reflect, and quietly uplift.

My designs are an invitation to slow down, notice the beauty in small things, and find comfort in the rhythms of home. Whether it’s a painted print, a handwritten card, or a soft pattern woven into fabric, my hope is simple:

That my art becomes a small part of your story.

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