Carlee Pakes is an illustrative painter and designer from the Midwest. Born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska, Pakes earned her BFA at the University of Nebraska, Omaha. Her work has been shown throughout her hometown and other parts of the Midwest in several group exhibitions.
Primarily working in watercolors and gouache, she enjoys mixing mediums and exploring themes ranging from historical symbolisms in nature, to pattern and design elements from various cultural backgrounds. Her most recent work deals with animal mythos, totems and folklore and how they have aided our understanding of the world we live in.
She credits her love of creating art from a young age to the many illustrated books she encountered on a daily basis. Other strong interests and influences include her ingrained appreciation for literature, movies, television, & video games.
Primarily working in watercolors and gouache, she enjoys mixing mediums and exploring themes ranging from historical symbolisms in nature, to pattern and design elements from various cultural backgrounds. Her most recent work deals with animal mythos, totems and folklore and how they have aided our understanding of the world we live in.
She credits her love of creating art from a young age to the many illustrated books she encountered on a daily basis. Other strong interests and influences include her ingrained appreciation for literature, movies, television, & video games.