Karen Gruber Art in Penrith, New South Wales | Graphic designer
Karen Gruber Art
Locality: Penrith, New South Wales
Phone: +61 423 649 575
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25.01.2022 Things in the works and passive-aggressive water bottle #watchthisspace #fairywren #illustrator #illustratorsoninstagram @contrarywren
23.01.2022 My current daily routine: Wake up at some time and cuddle cat Wander around the house for an hour or so thinking ‘I should start the things’ Eat something involving minimal effort Continue wandering and thinking process... Netflix At about 12:30-1 pm make a coffee and tell myself I will now start the things Scroll through Instagram for about an hour Eat Nutella Scroll Pinterest and pretend it is research Start actual world at about 4pm and then loose track of time and go to bed way too late. * * * It’s working, so I’ll go with it for now how is everyone else’s day to dat looking these days? * * * #adayinthelife #creativelife #unilife #freelancelife #isolife #life #coffeeislife See more
23.01.2022 It has been a while, but would you believe that I have written a new post on my updated website? "Silent Creativity"- Creation is happening whether we share it or not https://buff.ly/3j7b6QB #creativeblog #creativejourney #creativeprocess #aritistsoninstagram
21.01.2022 Lovely morning spent at @habitatnetwork painting and creating in the sunshine the #australianminerbird is such an under appreciated little bird- next time you see one just take a moment to appreciate its beautiful colours and stunning yellows * * * #noiseyminor #australianwildlife #mural #painteverywhere #artistsoninstagram
19.01.2022 This is Noah. Noah is someone else’s puppy. I do not know this person or anything about them, but I was so grateful that they let me pat his fluffy soft ears and his teeny wet button nose. Noah’s human made me very happy this morning when I really needed it. Thank you Noah’s human #grateful #smallgestures #cavoodle #puppy
19.01.2022 #paintingday I’ll be opening g commissions again next month and also including #oilpaintings in my offerings! DM me for more info
19.01.2022 #tbt to this piece which I was reminded of last week This was one of my largest #watercolour works to date and how I loved painting those little bee wings One thing I love about commission works it the opportunity they give me to stretch and try things outside of my comfort zone. Commission space will be opening up again soon, so watch this space if you are interested #watercolour #watercolourartist #bee #watercolourbee #artistsofinstagram #commissionartist #openingsoon
19.01.2022 *technically* art because I made it- my first loaf of #homemade #ryesourdough turned out beautifully and it is delicious!! I’ll have to make more and fine tune little things, but otherwise this is my life now! #homebaking #breadbaking #madefromscratch #icancook
18.01.2022 It’s crazy times, so why not break the rules and change my logo and user name on social media before the bulk of my proper rebrand is ready? Brave change or poor business move- does it even matter? Getting back to my roots... like my actual name and stuff #rebrand #fauxpas #brandingfauxpas #breaktherules #suprisenamechange
17.01.2022 Less than two weeks left to support our Kickstarter!! We would love and appreciate any support you can offer! Check out this wonderful interview Elizabeth Hart had with Story Comic!
16.01.2022 #crafternoon on #zoom means I finally get some #oilpainting time #artstudy #wip #oilstudy #practicemakesperfect
16.01.2022 I’m away from my floof for the next two nights so I’m looking at photos of him instead... #imjudgingmyself #misshim #cesareschikelgruber #ragdollsofinstagram
15.01.2022 #newwork to share I was so lucky that the lovely @littlehandmadeartetsy asked me to design a #tattoo for her earlier this year. She was after a dreamy, storybook vibe with rough line work and #stippling. It was such a joy to create this piece! Plus, she makes some delicious and beautiful things, so be sure to check out her page too!! * * I do take commissions for tattoo designs, but please note that I am not a tattoo artist! I can create you artwork to your specs and heart'...s desire but the right tattoo artist will make all the difference and will certainly make recommendations for alterations when the time comes to put ink to skin so that your tat is all you could wish for! They know their profession! * * * #fox #watercolourfox #tattoodesign #illustration #illustratorsofinstagram #watercolour #ink #linework See more
12.01.2022 Commission #AzureKingfisher with #australianflorals painted last year Commission spaces will reopen in April, head to my website or click on the link to be added to my waitlist https://buff.ly/39F18nP * * * #commissionartist #watercolourartists #artistsoninstagram #australianbirds
11.01.2022 Very happy to share that I am officially opening #commission spaces up till mid December However, I did not expect so many preemptive bookings and I am already booked until mid November I am so grateful for all of your support, especially when I know how tough times are right now. * * * I don’t want anyone to miss out, so if you are interested please DM me or email me ASAP with a rough idea of what you are after and I will send you a quote and price guide! I have spaces... available for watercolour works and can also provide oil works, though spaces for oil paintings are limited and will close at the start of December The holidays will be here before you know it so it is a good time to start thinking of gifting season too! * * * #commissionartist #watercolourartist #commissionsopen #grateful #magpie #warercolourmagpie #australainbirds See more
10.01.2022 A little #pardalote to go with the #superbfairywren on the logs at @habitatnetwork * * * It has been a lovely stretch of my currently achy and under used creative muscles to paint these fun little birds with limited resources. Painting for the joy instead of the result is a balance I am constantly struggling with so opportunities like this are just a joy, especially when they are outside in the spring air ... * * * #creativejourney #creativelife #paintingfortheloveofit #backtobasics #communitygarden #nativebirds #australiannative See more
09.01.2022 #Blergh Let's talk depression and how I am meant to be doing the things but I am not. Now let's turn that into content so I can feel like I have done something. #artistblog #creativejourney #depression #mentalhealth #emotions #allthefeels * * * Head to my website for my latest blog post or click here https://buff.ly/371ZpHg
08.01.2022 The rains are a commin’ but I got my #australiannatives corner planted up just in time! #murnongyamdaisies #oldmansaltbush #rivermint and couple of others I can’t remember the name of but I do know how to eat them when they are ready thank you @bush_to_bowl and @habitatnetwork for my new plant babies and all your advice!! #ediblegarden #australianedibleplants #australianediblegarden #hardyaf #nomnomnom #adhocgardening #noplangarden
08.01.2022 *insert usual ‘I know I’ve been awol lately’ statements* because lots of people have been. Everyday I get notifications saying that ‘such-and-such has posted for the first time in a while’. Life is weird, days are misshapen and everything is just a little bit to the left. * * * Despite my own denial, I have been doing things behind the scenes like looking after myself, day dreaming and working on the odd project with some creative people to keep me going. Like yesterday, whe...re I had a mini-shoot with @sneakette where she got some great snaps of me looking all ‘I’m a designer/noni-b model’ for my about pages and portfolios . So here are some outtakes for your viewing pleasure 1. I am balancing the lives of the youths in the palm of my hand 2. Leaf throw attempt, the first incarnation. 3. Leaf throw attempt 2.0. It was a lovely day of walks, coffee and photos with someone who knows her stuff! Much pleased! Final results to come soon! * * * #miniphotoshoot #myfriendsareamazing #outtakes #portfolio #lifeisjustfuckingweirdrightnow See more
08.01.2022 New style inspo: Danny from #theshining #imserious
06.01.2022 Thank you to everyone who has contributed to the Before the Fairy Ball Kickstarter so far!! This is how your support will be used!
04.01.2022 I may have been MIA on social media but I have been busy in the real world. Until last weekend, where I took a break despite my better judgement. New blog post "Creativity in Idleness" on my website https://buff.ly/2IIIsbQ * * * #creativejourney #artblog #blogpost #creativelife #idleness #downtime #flow
04.01.2022 Well hullo I have a month left of uni and then I’ll be back to posting and sharing (and actually painting!). But I’ve not been idle, I have started putting all the pieces into place for my new design company @contrarywren While there is nothing there yet, I’ll be starting posting and connecting there in the next couple of weeks, so jump on over and give it a like * * * What will this mean for my posts and where I’ll be sharing what? Karen Gruber Art will be all my fine... art, commissions and general lovely life things. Contrary Wren will be my digital design and Illustration projects, though there are likely to be crossovers! #contrarywren #fairywren #illustratorsoninstagram #designersoninstagram #newpage See more
04.01.2022 Once again, #bravekittenthechicken making me ask ‘have I broken the chicken?’. I’m still learning, and it turns out chickens need dirt baths I piled up some sawdust and some ash from our fire pit and they LOVE it!! So no, Bravekitten is not broken. She just happy and weird af * * * #chickenmum #chickensofinstagram #weirdassbirds #birb #birbsofinstagram
03.01.2022 So many #commissionartworks I haven't shared! This piece was from the start of 2020, a lovely dreamy #unicorn piece. More unicorns plz! My commission books are currently closed but I will be reopening spaces in April. DM me or follow the link to be notified when places are available! https://buff.ly/39F18nP * * * #unicorn #watercolour #wtercolourartist #commissionartist #fantasyart #artistsofinstagram
