I am an experienced, award-winning illustrator, designer, fine artist, and educator with a passion for creativity and community engagement. I love creating illustrations and designs that invoke humor, smart ideas, and fun. Over the years, my work has appeared in national magazines, newspapers, and book covers, and I have had the joy of designing everything from greeting cards to children’s books. I am deeply committed to using art as a way to connect people and foster meaningful dialogue. Whether through exhibitions or collaborative projects, I strive to bring creativity and community together in inspiring ways.

Karen Stolper

I am an experienced, award-winning illustrator, designer, fine artist, and educator with a passion for creativity and community engagement. I love creating illustrations and designs that invoke humor, smart ideas, and fun. Over the years, my work has appeared in national magazines, newspapers, and book covers, and I have had the joy of designing everything from greeting cards to children’s books. I am deeply committed to using art as a way to connect people and foster meaningful dialogue. Whether through exhibitions or collaborative projects, I strive to bring creativity and community together in inspiring ways.

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I am an experienced, award-winning illustrator, designer, fine artist, and educator with a passion for creativity and community engagement. I love creating illustrations and designs that invoke humor, smart ideas, and fun. Over the years, my work has appeared in national magazines, newspapers, and book covers, and I have had the joy of designing everything from greeting cards to children’s books.

I am deeply committed to using art as a way to connect people and foster meaningful dialogue. Whether through exhibitions or collaborative projects, I strive to bring creativity and community together in inspiring ways.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Illustrator & Designer at Freelance / Various Clients
January 1, 1985 - June 11, 2024
Experienced illustrator and designer with a career spanning from 1985 to present, working with national magazines, newspapers, book publishers, greeting card companies, and children's book publishers. Responsibilities include creating illustrations and designs that invoke humor and smart ideas, designing greeting cards, posters, journals, notebooks, rubber stamps, and children's books. Clients include major magazines like Adweek and Forbes, newspapers like The New York Times and Wall Street Journal, and publishers such as Scholastic and Viking Penguin.

Education

BFA at Parsons School of Design
January 1, 1982 - December 31, 1985
Undergraduate Studies at Syracuse University
January 1, 1981 - December 31, 1982

Qualifications

Society of Illustrators NY and Los Angeles Award
January 1, 1985 - December 31, 1985
Society of Publication Designers Award
January 1, 1985 - December 31, 1985

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization