Education & Experience

Recently, Karen returned to college to get her Masters degree in graphic design from Iowa State University.  She currently works as a teaching assistant at ISU while taking classes.  In addition to working with Doty Photo Company, she also teaches part-time at Glazed Expressions as a painting instructor. 

 Karen graduated from Truman State University in 2007 with both a BFA in graphic design & a BA in journalism.  Since then, she's worked for the Iowa State Daily, The Jasper County Tribune and America's Best Apparel Inc.  Most of her experience is in photography, screen print, logo design and illustration.  In 2011 she become a published children's illustrator for the book The Big Bad Storm, by author Hal Jessome.

A little info about Karen

In addition to art and photography, her hobbies include riding her Trek road bike around Des Moines, kayaking and long-distance running.  She makes a mean mannicotti and loves wine. 

If you have any questions about invitations, books or other print materials, send them her way!  

Contact Karen @ 515-778-3931  or Facebook