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I am a Freelance Illustrator & Fine Artist

My name is Kat Powell and I am a Freelance Illustrator who specializes in traditional and digital mediums. NO AI 

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My personal artwork showcases a wonderment of surreal anatomy and twisting nature. Anatomy has always fascinated me and the additional influence of fantasy has inspired my artistic journey.

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As a Freelancer I have worked on a variety of client projects, from Children’s Books to Horror stories and everything in-between.

 

Education:

Texas Tech University

Graduated December 2010

BFA Studio Art: Emphasis Painting/Drawing

 

Skills

  • Adobe Photoshop

  • Adobe InDesign

  • Adobe Illustrator

  • Corel Painter Essentials

  • Ink and Pencil

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Freelance Illustration                                                                                                                          Various self-published clients (2010-present)

  • Created visually compelling illustrations for dozens of Children’s books, YA books, Thrillers, and so much more.

  • Create cover designs as well as fully illustrated interiors that are fully formatted for print.

  • Specialize in character development and storytelling with fully designed worlds in both traditional and digital media.

  • Original artwork and designs with NO AI.

  • Successfully delivered +70 projects on deadline.

  • Specialize in colorful and adorable Children’s book artwork as well as highly detailed high-end artwork for books with more serious subject matter, i.e. Horror and YA.

 

Gallery Shows

2010-2021

  • Representation in both group shows and Solo shows in Texas, California, New York with a billboard display in Times Square

​ Art Residency

  • 2012, July, two week Artist-in-Residency at Nerv Gallery; Dallas, TX

Publication

Artwork ©  Kat Powell 2026

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