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Karen Simpson

Creative + Illustration

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About Me

Hi, I'm Karen. I’m a self-taught illustrator/graphic designer from Toronto, Canada. I live in a drafty old house with my husband, two kids, and our adorable and overly anxious rescue dogs.

I come from a long line of creative people and so artistic inclinations have always managed to unintentionally creep into the corners of my life (just like the dust bunnies in my house).

I believe in the magic of expressing a thought or brand with engaging, well-articulated visuals. And, since becoming a parent and seeing the endless creativity in my kids, everyday magic and enchantment have made their way wholeheartedly into my art and work. It’s a beautiful way to see the world and I’m so thankful to be able to share it with you.

Welcome to my site, and if you’re interested in working with me please get in touch on my contact page. I’d love to chat about your next project!

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My Services

Graphic Design

I understand the value of collaboration, process, and clear communication and I promise to bring that to your project.

Illustrations

I love finding the magic in the world and illustrating that visually.

Online Communications

I am available to provide general communications support for small businesses in need of a little extra support.

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ILLUSTRATIONS

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Hand drawn tomato wallpaper in hues of green, red, yellow, behind a white chair and brown woven basket.

A hand-drawn tomato wallpaper pattern

A grey fabric lounge chair with a thick grey knit blanket drapped over. A square throw pillow sits in front with a multi-coloured pattern of kids standing in different poses, different clothing.

A pattern made to celebrate that kids naturally bypass gender stereotypes

A live edge wooden bench and large ficus in a black pot stand in front of a white wallpaper of blue vintage bean pots with plants growing out of each pot.

A hand-drawn tribute to vintage bean pots

Two forks, one knife, one spoon, and a sprig of greenery are tucked into a cloth napkin place setting and wrapped in brown twine. The napkin is beige with motifs of vegetables gathered as bouquets in red, yellow, purple, and green colours.

Hand-drawn veggies and flowers wrapped together in bouquets

Two waffle-knit dishcloths hanging by clothes pegs on a string. One is patterned in a pumpkin patch pattern and the other is patterned in a jack-o-lantern pattern.

Two takes on the same pattern: a pumpkin patch by day; a jack o' lantern party by night

A rectangular box wrapped in white wrapping paper with a pattern of hand drawn green wreaths and tied with a black and white stripped ribbon

A hand drawn, nature inspired, festive wreath illustration

Wooden chair with cloth bag sitting across the seat. The cloth bag is patterned in a toile de jouy pattern of dogs in soft brown, green, blue hues.

A hand-drawn pattern in a modern toile de jouy style

Some modern decorative items including a botanical print sit atop a modern wood and white dresser. To the side is a snake plant. The wall behind is wallpapered in an abstract seafoam and white overlapping tree rings pattern

An abstract take on tree rings

A blue wooden chair with white knit blanket draped over the back. Behind the chair is blue wallpaper with graphics of vintage lightbulbs with flies and moths circling each lightbulb

A playful take on the old adage "like a moth to a flame"

GRAPHIC DESIGN

Visual Portfolio, Posts & Image Gallery for WordPress

Nutrition Icon Set

Social media suite of event graphics

Infographic

Social Media 1

Social Media Graphic

Kickstarter Campaign Graphics

Statistical Infographic

Conference backdrop

Social Media Graphics

Timeline Infographic

Birthday Invite

Logo Design

Nutrition Icon Set

Process Infographic

Shop my designs

My repeating pattern designs can be found on fabric, wallpaper, and more on Spoonflower and my illustrations can be found on greeting cards, etc. on Redbubble. Take a look!

Spoonflower Redbubble

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Get in Touch

For job inquiries or other questions, please use the web form or email address below to get in touch. Thanks!

  • karenlizziecreative@gmail.com

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    About Me

    I believe in the magic of expressing a thought or brand with engaging, well-articulated visuals. I also believe there is no such thing as bad pie.

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