ABOUT THE ARTIST Karin Strauss Quinn practiced interior and architectural design for fifteen years before becoming a full-time artist in 1998. A graduate from the Design Institute of San Diego, Karin began her career as an architectural draftsperson for one of San Diego’s premier architectural firms. With a number of her projects published in trade books and magazines, Karin’s career continued to grow in positive ways. In 1992, one of her projects won an international design competition sponsored by Inspiration Magazine, of Zurich, Switzerland. Returning to the states, Karin accepted an offer with Hallmark Cards, Inc., to act as their Retail Design Strategist. In her new position, Karin took a leading role in developing new store concepts, strategies in merchandising, and contributed to the development of Hallmarks Gold Crown Branding image campaign. In 1998, Karin opened her own studio, where she began to focus exclusively on her artwork. Today, living in Florida, Karin’s passion for architectural history, travel and watercolors combine to tell her story. Karin is best known for her paintings of historic landmark architecture. Published Work: Log Home Living Magazine, published illustrations 1998 – 2000. Kansas City Home and Garden Magazine. Illustrated the cover December 1999. Retail Design project published on the cover of Storefronts and Facades Retail Store Design, 1992 ed. Rizzoli Books. Retail Design project published in Retail Image Magazine Retail Design project published in the book, Stores of the Year 7 ed. Rizzoli Books. Retail Design project published in California Interiors, 1991 ed. Rizzoli Books. Retail Design project published in Inspiration Magazine, International Design Magazine out of Zurich, Switzerland. GALLERY