After a childhood obsession with reading and writing comics, Karemaker obtained a diploma in graphic design from Malaspina University-College in Nanaimo (2002) and began a career in 3D design for video games, with freelance work in graphic design and illustration. Personal narrative is a common element in a body of work encompassing diorama sculptures, comics, scrolls and paintings. Sean has shown his work at Vancouver art spaces such as: The Gam Gallery, The Gropps gallery, The Seymour Art Gallery, The Pendulum Gallery, The YVR Airport and the Ayden Gallery.