LOVESEEN Where did you grow up?

KARYN Rowayton, Connecticut. It remains a very magical place for me.

LOVESEEN Why did you decide to become a painter?

KARYN I always wanted to be a painter. My father discouraged a career in Fine Art and encouraged me to acquire a career with more security, so I studied Journalism and started working in advertising when I graduated. But my desire to be a full-time painter always pulled at me. I finally made the leap and went back to school for painting in my 30's.

LOVESEEN How long did it take to make these collages?

KARYN A long time. I spent hours selecting images from several LOVESEEN shoots and days playing with scale until we finally arrived on what worked. There was so much great imagery to choose from that it made it difficult.

LOVESEEN Who are your favorite artists?

KARYN Giorgio Morandi. In the studio, I look often at Manet, Velasquez, Picasso, Matisse and Ingres while I am working. Contemporary painters I love are Lynette Yiadom-Boakye, Mamma Andersson, Lou Fratino and Lenz Geerk and so many, many more.

LOVESEEN

What super famous artist did you work for?

KARYN Jeff Koons. I worked there for a year. We were gearing up for a show at Sonnabend and it was pretty exciting, pulling all-nighters and doing whatever it took to get the work done.

LOVESEEN What is your favorite cocktail?

KARYN Pisco Sour (I love cocktails that contain egg whites). I have only made it once. I prefer to order it and have a professional make it for me. Haha.

LOVESEEN Do you have a signature?

KARYN I start every day with a four shot small cappuccino.

LOVESEEN What would your friends say you are like?

KARYN I think my friends would say that I am incredibly funny and an absolute joy to be around 😜.

LOVESEEN Describe your beauty regimen in one word:

KARYN Simple