Kathryn Carr Profile

Name, location? Do you have a day job?

Kathryn Carr, Pittsburgh, PA

I have a day and night job…  Owner of my own art and illustration business: Go Carr Go  

How did you hear about Ripple Grove Press?

They contacted me through SCBWI  (Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators). I have my portfolio posted on this site.  http://www.scbwi.org/members-public/kathryn-carr

What’s your work style? Early morning, late at night? All at once, bits at a time?

I prefer to create art in the afternoon… but I find I have to work anytime inspiration hits.

Who are some of your creative idols?

Wes Anderson, Edward Gory, Tim Burton

Where does your inspiration come from?

I get a lot of ideas and inspiration from books and stories from my childhood.

What are you working on right now?

I am working on a new line of greeting cards that are in a similar style to the book Lizbeth Lou (paper cut art photographed in an illuminated diorama).  To see some behind the scenes of my art please visit my blog: http://gocarrgo.com/life-in-paper-1/ or take a look at my website www.gocarrgo.com.

What mediums do you like to work with? What medium would you like to use in your next children’s book?

My medium of choice is paper cut art.  I have been experimenting with cutting different types of paper as well as painting the paper with watercolors. I would love to do another book using paper cut art and adding color to the images.

What’s your favorite picture book, besides your own, of course?!

My all time favorite picture book is Goodnight Moon.