Artist Editions: Honeymoon Hotel
New wall art drops from Honeymoon Hotel have arrived at UO. We caught up with artist, Karli @flower_love_child about her latest collection and talk about her inspirations, creative studio space and how it all began. Shop the latest wall art & frames now.
If I could own one piece of art it would be... by a collage artist I admire called Joe Webb, his piece Aligned is something I obsess over regularly. It depicts a woman holding the universe in her hand, and it’s a beautiful reminder for us females that anything is possible. His work is created from vintage magazines and print and I love that he is creating something fresh from something old, it is repurposing at its finest.
My journey into the art & design started when I… studied Fashion Knitwear at University and after graduation I worked as a ladieswear designer. In 2011, slightly broke and completely uninspired by my job, I began designing prints for my friends. What began as a small, side-line project as a way to make ends meet soon gained momentum. At the time I had zero experience in print, so I joined forces with my husband who’s background in graphic design and print was the perfect marriage between my creativity and his knowledge of the industry. We were able to create a vocation that worked for us and around us as parents; I am grateful every day that we managed to carve out our dream career and live through it side by side.
What inspires you?
The female form, the stories I hear, the people I am surrounded by and their love stories and emotions. All those elements find a consistent place in my work. I like to soak life up and use something that is readily available as my inspiration, as I believe depicting life itself can often have a more powerful result.
To help me focus on my work I... take a break! I have a very over-active mind and I believe stepping away from your work can be the best antidote to creative block. I love to walk and be around nature, get some fresh air and finish with a spot of yoga. I’m a strong believer in meditative practises and I find that there should always be a balance between hard-graft and being able to switch-off at the end of the day, taking time alone is all you need sometimes.
My journey into the art & design started when I… studied Fashion Knitwear at University and after graduation I worked as a ladieswear designer. In 2011, slightly broke and completely uninspired by my job, I began designing prints for my friends. What began as a small, side-line project as a way to make ends meet soon gained momentum. At the time I had zero experience in print, so I joined forces with my husband who’s background in graphic design and print was the perfect marriage between my creativity and his knowledge of the industry. We were able to create a vocation that worked for us and around us as parents; I am grateful every day that we managed to carve out our dream career and live through it side by side.
What inspires you?
The female form, the stories I hear, the people I am surrounded by and their love stories and emotions. All those elements find a consistent place in my work. I like to soak life up and use something that is readily available as my inspiration, as I believe depicting life itself can often have a more powerful result.
To help me focus on my work I... take a break! I have a very over-active mind and I believe stepping away from your work can be the best antidote to creative block. I love to walk and be around nature, get some fresh air and finish with a spot of yoga. I’m a strong believer in meditative practises and I find that there should always be a balance between hard-graft and being able to switch-off at the end of the day, taking time alone is all you need sometimes.
Tell us about your studio and how you like to work… I have a studio at home which is where I create and escape to. It’s very homely and I’ve made it so I’m surrounded by objects I love and my favourite books, that way if I hit upon a block I can lock the door and take a moment - something which can be difficult when you’re a mother of two young children. We also rent a studio away from home from where we print and fulfill our orders, I think it’s important to keep the manic side of business separate to the creative side and having both spaces allows this.
Sum up your style of work 3 words__…emotive, feminine, minimal.
__What media do you use to create your art?
I sketch and paint and then scan anything that shows promise into my macbook. I then use Adobe Illustrator to tidy up any line work to achieve a more crisp finish.
The last book I read was… The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz. Based on ancient teachings, the book breaks down the key to finding and maintaining happiness in four basic teachings. I think its principles are incredibly relevant to today and achieving happiness and freedom in such a strange social climate.
__When I was younger I wanted to be...__an Archeologist which was an outrageous statement because I’m like a bull in a china shop most of the time.
Sum up your style of work 3 words__…emotive, feminine, minimal.
__What media do you use to create your art?
I sketch and paint and then scan anything that shows promise into my macbook. I then use Adobe Illustrator to tidy up any line work to achieve a more crisp finish.
The last book I read was… The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz. Based on ancient teachings, the book breaks down the key to finding and maintaining happiness in four basic teachings. I think its principles are incredibly relevant to today and achieving happiness and freedom in such a strange social climate.
__When I was younger I wanted to be...__an Archeologist which was an outrageous statement because I’m like a bull in a china shop most of the time.