Commissioned Sculpture Illustrations
Karen is an experienced painter and has designed illustrations for application on large scale sculptures. Karen has been involved in high profile public art events in Scotland such as, "Penguin Parade", "Oor Wullie's Big Bucket Trail" and the "The Big Hop Trail".
Tick Tock was designed in 2018 as part of Maggie's Penguin Parade. Tick Tock was sponsored by the Wellgate Shopping Centre, Dundee, during the parade and was subsequently auctioned and purchased by the Wellgate Shopping Centre. Tick Tock now permanently resides underneath his inspiration, the Wellgate Clock.
"Wullieosaurus" was one of the Dundee scultures in the 2019 "Oor Wullie Big Bucket Trail". OWBBT was Scotland's first ever nationwide public art trail. Wullieosaurus was situated in Balgay Park, Dundee and fundraised for 'Archies'. Wullieosaurus was exhibited in the Overgate during Summer 2022 as part of the Dundee Street Festival.
"Forest Friends" was unveiled during summer 2023 for North Scotland's "The Big Hop Trail". Forest Friends was sponsored by Celebrations of Turriff and raised funds for Clan Cancer Support, Scotland. Forest Friends now permanently resides at South Percyhorner Farm Shop, Fraserburgh.