Beyond the ordinary

Creativity, for me, is both a personal journey and a shared invitation. I make art that’s meaningful and accessible—work that invites connection between image and word, artist and viewer, memory and meaning. I follow my instincts, trust my voice, and laugh along the way.

About me

About Karol

Simple. Determined. Full of laughter.

Karol is a mixed-media artist who transforms discarded books, layered paint, and poetic fragments into works that speak in texture and tone. Her process is hands-on and heart-led, blending collage, abstract painting, and personal writing to create art that’s both accessible and deeply intentional.

Currently earning her art degree in Tennessee, Karol brings grit and joy to everything she makes. Whether she’s altering a thrifted book or building a cover that pulses with symbolism, her work invites connection—between image and word, artist and viewer, memory and meaning.

She believes art should be fun, fearless, and open to anyone willing to try. And she’s living proof that creativity thrives when you follow your instincts, trust your voice, and laugh along the way.

 

 

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My garden is a living canvas—
where riotous color speaks louder than silence.
Petals clash like protest signs,
vines curl like cursive declarations.
Nothing here asks permission to bloom.
It just does.

 

 

Inspiration

Two decades ago, I fell under the spell of a magnificent book I saw in a film—large, weighty, and brimming with whimsical illustrations on thick, textured pages. It wasn’t just a prop; it felt like a portal. I was so captivated that I began crafting my own version, pouring myself into every page. From the very beginning, the process was intimate, enriching, and wildly joyful. I was hooked.


Today, creations like mine are often labeled “junk journals.” That term stings. “Junk” suggests something disposable, something unworthy of reverence. But these books—layered with memory, meaning, and artistry—are anything but. They are living canvases, stitched together with soul.

Simple. Determined. Full of Laughter.