I am Kara Bullock, a self-taught artist, educator, and entrepreneur based in Southern California. For over a decade, I taught in elementary classrooms and later at the university level, where I specialized in education, child development, and online teaching. My love for art began as a personal hobby, a way to nurture creativity while balancing a busy teaching career and raising a family.

In 2013, after taking a few online art classes myself, I had a realization: I could combine my love for teaching with my passion for art to create something new. In 2015, I launched Kara Bullock Art School, starting with a single course called Let’s Face It. What began as a small experiment has since grown into a thriving global art community, with hundreds of courses taught by professional artists from around the world.

At the heart of everything I do is my passion for people living lives they truly love. I believe that a fulfilling life includes creative expression, but also the freedom to choose your own path—whether that means creating art for joy or building a business as your own boss. Alongside developing art classes myself and collaborating with artists internationally, I also mentor creatives in turning their passions into sustainable businesses. Through 1:1 coaching, group mentorship, and online business courses, I share the lessons I’ve learned to help others design the life and work they dream about.