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For someone who didn’t initially think she would be able to make fine arts into a career, Katrina
has found herself exhibiting paintings all across Australia, Singapore, New York, Canada and the
Caribbean. Her eye for balance and detail is evident too in her hand-watercoloured illustrations
for Arty Hearts, the stationery range. Designed with “countless hours and a huge amount of love,
thought, and care”, Katrina knows how important it is for stationery to not only look stunning, but to
also be of high standard.
The range spans across a variety of vibrant, summer themes, from pineapples to palm leaves,
including a special feature from Katrina’s iconic koi fish. Her watercolours are done with immaculate
detail, right down to the last petal, and when asked, Katrina says her inspiration for these designs
stem from adventure, travel, and a love of vivid colours. “I really want customers to feel that they are
getting something special and to connect with it on a personal level because they are choosing these
products to give to someone special in their lives.” Her work is all about bringing sunshine and a bit
of fun to offices and workspaces across Australia and New Zealand, allowing for a brief escape to the
beachside through such creative designs.
“I pull on my love of interior design when creating all my pieces as I love to transform a blank space
to give it a story through art,” Katrina says. “Although I’m conscious of current trends and the
influence people and places have on the designs, I’m a big believer that you have to keep your own
design voice authentic.”
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