Arrin Kartel is a fine artist and painter based out of Iowa. She has been creating art since childhood. Arrin is inspired by plants and nature, warm nostalgic feelings, prints and patterns. She specializes in painting bright, colorful, loosely painted landscapes and painterly, homey still life scenes.

Arrin also occasionally enjoys creating illustrations. Her illustrations are fun, lighthearted, and even a little silly.

Alongside her current practice as a full time artist, Arrin has been studying and working as a graphic designer for over 10 years.

Arrin has worked with and creates with many artistic mediums including acrylic paint, oil paint, wax pastels, oil pastels, printmaking, ceramics, and digital illustration. 

Arrin lives in small town Iowa with three garden beds and a corn field in her backyard. She shares her home with her husband and their four cats. ♥♥♥