Hello and Welcome!

I’m Karen, an illustrator and artist based in Canberra, Australia.

I create hand-painted illustrations and artworks that feature natural world elements such as the wonderful plants of the Canberra region, my home-life and travel adventures.

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I mainly work in watercolour and other painterly mediums

My artwork style is detailed,
richly coloured and imbued with a vintage sensibility.

If you’d like to work with me on brand collaborations or licensing - Email me! - I’d love to hear from you

karen@karenholloway.au

Please email karen for licensing and commissions
karen@karenholloway.au

Thanks for stopping by!

Surface Pattern Saturday….doodles and dahlias on my work table today. Happy weekend😊

Surface Pattern Saturday…a closeup of my hero pattern for #yourcreativegold with @jehane_ltd. I’m still inspired by all the gloldeny goodness of the course and really looking forward to getting back to it soon to finish some of the desig

Sunday Vibes…what a crazy week it was for me with a last minute dash to get my completed work in for#yourcreativegold2023 with the fabulous @jehane_ltd and her amazing crew. Crazy, and I loved every minute of it! Here’s a little look at

Sunday night on my table….a little teaset just waiting to be decorated. Time for some gold detailing I think 😊

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Karen Holloway Studio sits on beautiful Ngunnawal land and acknowledges the Ngunnawal people as the traditional custodians of the ACT & surrounding areas. We honour and respect Ngunnawal elders past present, future and emerging and their ongoing cultural and spiritual connections to this country.

©2024 Karen Holloway | Holly and Bud