About

Shows and Awards:

-Foursided Chicago’s 5x7 Art Show, through Oct. 17th

-2D Winner in the 2025 Undergraduate and Graduate Student Fashion Design Competition through the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute

-International Design Awards 2025 Honorable Mention, Illustration Category

Hi! I’m Kathleen—an artist and illustrator based in Chicago.

I studied anthropology, writing, and design, and love to see how all of these interests intersect when engaging in visual storytelling.

Through my work, I bring a unique, colorful, and whimsical voice to the fine art, editorial, fashion, and surface design markets.

When I’m not painting, I enjoy fashion, TV, learning, time with friends and family, and telling anyone who will listen about why gouache is the superior medium.