Pastel Dreamscape (Katie Aronat (of Arrowknot Studios))

Katie Aronat (of Arrowknot Studios)

Acrylic on cut wood

12" x 12"

My abstract compositions are a collaboration between digital design and hands-on craftsmanship. I transform digital ideas into vibrant, layered works of art by cutting shapes with a machine and then painting them with acrylic paint. As I manipulate shapes, lines, organic forms, and colors on screen, a search for balance and hierarchy guides my creative process, ensuring that each element has its place and purpose. I then bring these digital designs to life through the meticulous cutting, coloring, and gluing of paper or wooden material. My work typically features overlapping silhouettes, highlighting the interplay between forms with vibrant colors and material textures. Through this process, I strive to create visually stimulating compositions that invite the viewer to explore the delicate dance between form and space.