BOLD HEARTS, BRIGHT COLORS, BIG LOVE

Forever Hearts is my celebration of love in all its forms – not just for Valentine’s Day, but for friendship, anniversaries, or simply letting someone know they matter. Bold hearts, bright colors, and hand-drawn textures make this collection warm, vibrant, and full of life. More >

FROM TYPEFACE TO TIMES SQUARE

Letter Set started with a typeface I designed over a decade ago at Cooper Union in NYC. I’d always loved its bold shapes – especially the “S” – and this year I finally turned those letterforms into a series of black-and-white artworks and patterns. More >

SUMMER BLAZE

A playful pattern collection inspired by sun doodles, Mediterranean tiles, and the bold blue-and-white charm of Portuguese azulejos. From Procreate sketches to hand-painted watercolors, these sunny tile designs radiate summer energy. More >

THE STORY BEHIND THE NAME

Welcome to the Kaz and Kika blog – a space where I share the stories behind my artwork, patterns, and creative process.

I’m Karen Parry, and Kaz and Kika was created as a home for my artwork, pattern, and illustration designs. But people keep asking me, “Why the name Kaz and Kika?” So here’s the background story – featuring a childhood nickname and one very special kitty. More >

07/14/2025