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Inspired by Surreal Maximalism and botanical art, Karen Jones has taken her artistic practice in a new direction, moving away from traditional forms of painting to the digital realm. In 2025 Jones became a finalist in the Women in Art Prize and in 2026 has been selected to the Britten Pears Summer Contemporary.

Karen Jones studied Illustration and Graphic Design at the London College of Printing part of the renowned group of London art schools known as the University of the Arts.
After leaving art school Karen became an 'in-house' illustrator, a freelance children's book illustrator, a decorative arts shop owner, founder of The Hive Artist studio
Karen Jones studied Illustration and Graphic Design at the London College of Printing part of the renowned group of London art schools known as the University of the Arts.
After leaving art school Karen became an 'in-house' illustrator, a freelance children's book illustrator, a decorative arts shop owner, founder of The Hive Artist studios,mum to Georgia and Aidan and most importantly, grateful wife to an incredibly supportive husband - James Jones.

Karen has discovered the world of digital, embracing technology to create powerful, beautiful images. Being a self-confessed Luddite, this artistic shift didn't come easily but using her illustrations in montage, with fine digital line, working microscopically and showcasing in large format has been the most rewarding, freeing process in
Karen has discovered the world of digital, embracing technology to create powerful, beautiful images. Being a self-confessed Luddite, this artistic shift didn't come easily but using her illustrations in montage, with fine digital line, working microscopically and showcasing in large format has been the most rewarding, freeing process in Jones's creative career to date.
"Finding a new way of working in a digital format hasn't opened windows, it's opened worlds and allowed me to grow whilst keeping my authenticity - a happy balance."
Karen Jones

Inspired by Dadaism and the Surreal Maximalist movement Karen is taking botanical art and the natural world in a new direction.
2026 will see Jones continuing her digital journey, refining her work, championing digital art and following themes around flora, fauna, the darkness and light in religious iconography and the darkness and light i
Inspired by Dadaism and the Surreal Maximalist movement Karen is taking botanical art and the natural world in a new direction.
2026 will see Jones continuing her digital journey, refining her work, championing digital art and following themes around flora, fauna, the darkness and light in religious iconography and the darkness and light in us all.
"My artwork is fresh, feminist, slightly kinky and anarchic, any offense may be intentional!"
Karen Jones