Climbing Tree Studio is a creative space in the home and heart of Karen Viola, a.k.a. me, specializing in design services for projects that inspire and enlighten children at home, school, and in the communities that nurture them. My roots run deep in the children’s publishing industry and bring a wealth of experience in all aspects of visual storytelling. My services include art direction, graphic design, illustration, brand identity, format invention, prototyping, and paper engineering.