ABOUT
I am an illustrator and painter living and working in the Pacific Northwest. I grew up in coastal Virginia and after earning a BFA in painting and graphic design, moved between Brooklyn and Portland for a few years. I started my career creating small run mini books with themes of myths, legends, and character journeys. I use traditional media to build multi-faceted universes exploring landscapes and character narratives. I love folktales and myths and like to incorporate painted textiles and patterns into my work, a reflection of nearly a decade running a handweaving studio, Loom Room Textiles and a love of craft.
I occasionally put one off textile items up in my shop in addition to mini books, if you are looking for something in particular feel free to reach out. For illustration commissions and inquiries please email.
EMAIL jkt.pdx@gmail.com
Select Features - Print & Web //
IdN The New Twenties Book / Cool Hunting Blog / Soul Pancake Book / Art Hound / Bust Magazine / ReadyMade Magazine / Yen Magazine (Issue 44) / Uppercase Magazine / Design for Mankind / Decor8 / Semi-Permanent 2010 Book / Frankie Magazine / ELLEgirl Korea Magazine / 3x3 Annual / AIGA Portland Interview / Renegade Craft Fair Spotlight
Select Gallery Exhibitions //
Open Studios at SVA (NYC) / ANKA Gallery (Portland) / Artists Space NYC / Tribute Gallery (Portland) / Bite Studio (Portland) / Brooklyn Collective (NYC) / Pony Club Gallery (Portland) / Tender Loving Empire (Portland) / Gigantic Gallery (Portland)
Mini Books (Sold Out Editions) //
Mini Myths & Imaginary Families / I Heart the Arctic / I Heart the Golden Girls / Gathering / Cacti and Succulents
If I’m not in my studio, I’m reading in the yard