About

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

I strive to bring a unique, colorful, and whimsical voice to the fine art, editorial, fashion, and surface design markets. Everyday life holds so much beauty, and I hope to spotlight these ‘mundane’ daily moments people experience within specific environments.

I studied anthropology, writing, and design undergrad, and recently completed my MFA in Illustration at the Savannah College of Art and Design, and it’s been so fun for me to see how all of these interests intersect when engaging in visual storytelling.

When I’m not painting, I enjoy fashion design, TV, learning, time with friends and family, and telling anyone who will listen about how much I love gouache.

Thank you for stopping by!

Recent Projects/Awards:

-2025 Emerging Artist winner of FIDA’s 11th Awards in fashion illustration

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

-Foursided Chicago’s 5x7 Art Show Fall 2025

-International Design Awards 2025 Honorable Mention, Illustration Category