Kara Rose Marshall is an English mixed-media artist and founder of Tuftluck Studio, known for her distinctive hand-tufted rugs and watercolor paintings that draw inspiration from 1970s pop culture and Western themes. Her work often reflects earthy tones and fluid shapes reminiscent of the Wild West, capturing elements like cowboys and rodeo imagery.
"My main media is watercolour. I like to really create texture and movement and for my work to look like you want to touch it."
"It’s where the cowboy spirit meets clownish chaos boots, laughs, and a little bit of sparkle. Welcome to the wild, weird, and wonderful." - The Dancing Charros, Kara Marshall
Kara draws on her fascination with old Western themes in her paintings. Her rich, tobacco-coloured palettes and dynamic compositions often depict horses and rugged cowboys, offering a nostalgic yet modern perspective on Western imagery.
“This collection of works inspired by old Mexico and the cowboy scene known as “Vaquero”, where they dressed in large fuzzy chaps with studded details.” - Kara Marshall, Horses in my Dreams
"With this collection I’ve combined cowboys and clowns together I love both styles as you can really exaggerate the clothing with the frilly collars to the pointed bobble shoes.This collection is free and fun and using bolder colours than usual style of sepia tones.
My influence was looking at vintage circus shows as they is some amazing poppy colours and bold patterns mixed in with my signature cowboy hat and shoes has created some really fun pieces." - Kara Marshall, The Show Cowboys