About Kara Art and Design
My Dream
As a creator with chronic illness, I wanted somewhere to exhibit my work and build my portfolio without the pressure to perform or deadlines closing in.
So, I created this page as a way to permanently display my artworks and as a place to send prospective clients and art enthusiasts.
Thank you for visiting my safe space where I gather and share all that I create. Please enjoy exploring my various artworks and musings while I continue to develop this space into something wonderful.
About the Artist
Kara/Riker Matters - Artist/Designer/Illustrator
I am a queer/trans Noongar artist in Perth Western Australia. I have extensive experience in acrylic painting, digital art, illustration, and design. My skills have been honed through professional employment and personal desire to create art that is emotive, has meaning and demonstrates a reflection of my lived experiences.
Art was an outlet for my imagination, my feelings and my self expression. This lead to a passion in developing creative outlets to help with mental health, help me communicate with people around me and gave me something to strive for.
I use my creative energy to heal myself and share the knowledge I learnt through development of my artwork. My skill sets have grown from visual and digital art through to illustration of children’s books and writing. This has provided me with opportunity for professional development in illustration, commissioned works, character design and alternative logo designs.
Inspiration comes to me from the Earth, the Ocean, and Australian bushland and rainforest.