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Why I Started Art + Sol Chicago: Turning Passion into the Perfect Glow
I’ve loved tanning since I was 13. Something about the way a little glow can boost confidence and make you feel unstoppable had me hooked from the start. I spent years testing every self-tanner, bronzer, and spray tan I could get my hands on—not just wearing them, but studying them, learning the science behind the perfect color, the best formulas, and how to make a tan flawless, natural, and skin-perfecting.
That passion led me here—to building Art + Sol Chicago, a space where I get to do what I love every single day: help people look and feel their absolute best. This business isn’t just about tanning—it’s about confidence, self-care, and the little things that make you feel amazing in your own skin. I love knowing that Art + Sol tans have been a part of people’s biggest moments—first dates, weddings, vacations, pregnancy glow-ups, and everything in between.
Beyond my love for tanning, being a mom has shaped so much of who I am and why I built this business. My daughter, Lola, is my world, and she’s been a huge inspiration behind creating a career that allows me to do what I love while having the freedom to be there for her. I’ve worked so hard, grinding every step of the way to build this business from the ground up, but I’ve also learned to give myself grace—to celebrate the wins, embrace the chaos, and make time for what truly matters.
As Dolly Parton said, “Don’t get so busy making a living that you forget to make a life.” Somehow, I managed to find my passion in a way that allows me to have both. And for that, I’m endlessly grateful.
Most of all, I wanted Art + Sol to be a place that’s warm, welcoming, and fun—the go-to spot for a custom airbrush tan in Chicago. No intimidating beauty vibes, no judgment—just a space where you can come in, chat, laugh, and walk out glowing, inside and out.
Your skin, but better. Your glow, but flawless. Consider it your real-life Photoshop. ✨
—Karen, Founder of Art + Sol Chicago & Lola’s Mom 💙
