A little unconventional. A lot of heart. And usually covered in paint.
Hi, I’m Kara. The (paint-covered) hands behind Feral Bloom Collective.
For as long as I can remember, I’ve had this need to create. As a kid, my wish lists were always filled with art supplies and craft projects. I was always drawing, doodling on notebooks while sitting in class. That love eventually led me to earn my Associate of Fine Arts degree and I continued studying at Columbia College Chicago.
Art has always been part of who I am, but it took me a little longer to realize I could build a life around it. After years of desiring taking my career in a more creative direction, I finally decided to listen (and take a pretty big leap!).
Feral Bloom Collective was born from my love of creating beautiful spaces and my desire to encourage and inspire. It’s my life goal to bring more beauty and love to the world, and this is my own way of doing just that.
It is truly my joy to add whimsy, color, and personality to every space that needs some life. Whether your vision is bold and dramatic, soft and sophisticated, or I’d be honored to bring it to life.
Meet the artist
I’m a lifelong maker, a lover of beautiful things, and a firm believer that a little weirdness is crucial to mental health. I’ve never been particularly interested in fitting into a box. I’d much rather paint outside the lines.
I’m equal parts daydreamer, creative chaos, and unreasonable amount of enthusiasm for making things beautiful.
Kara Marchinski
Fine Artist, Muralist
