Daily Artisan Spotlight: Karen Preston
Posted by Keith on Tuesday May 20, 2008 Under Daily Artisan SpotlightThe ‘Daily Artisan Spotlight’ is a regular feature on Mindless Pursuits intended to provide insight and exposure to the tons of talented artisans working today. Please comment and give them some encouragement and check out their work! If you would like to be considered for the Spotlight, click on the ‘Free Press’ link above!
What is your shop? A Rabbit Girl (http://arabbitgirl.etsy.com)
What is your art/craft?
I am a digital collage artist. I make new pictures out of photographs by layering them in photoshop and then painting into them by using the photoshop tools. I also use Corel painter to paint background textures and then drop them into the photo shop image,.
Describe your style in 2 words: Digital collage
What is your favorite piece and why?
My favorite piece is usually whatever I am working on at the moment. My work keeps changing evolving as I grow as an artist so my favorite piece is always different.
What is the most memorable piece of advice you’ve ever received?
Do what you love doing and you will be happy.
What is the one piece of advice you’d give?
Be persistent and try not to get discouraged. The art world is strange and difficult. Be kind to yourself.
