Karen Bullitt is a self-taught paper artist and the creator of Fauxtanicals. Without formal education or art training, Karen has made a unique path driven purely by her passion. Her work captures the intricate beauty of flowers, each petal meticulouslycrafted by hand, celebrating the perfections and imperfections of nature. Since 2022, Karen has showcased her creations at numerous art fairs, where her oversized, imaginative flower sculptures and botanicals have drawn attention and admiration. Her chosen medium, European crepe paper, allows her to sculpt lifelike petals and botanicals with remarkable detail and texture. Inspired by real-life blooms and her vivid imagination, Karen’s work explores flowers at various stages of life—flourishing, fading, or mutating—highlighting the beauty found in every form. Karen’s art invites viewers to reflect on the deeper meanings of beauty and value in nature and humanity. Through her passion-driven creations, she sparks meaningful conversations about art and the cycles of life.