Illustration – Kathryn Darnell

I work in a variety media and styles to create illustrations that serve their purpose. My tool box includes both traditional and digital media and I am adept at working between them to provide art that works both technically and conceptually. Every picture should tell a story. This is at the core of my art practice.

Origami paper cranes in a pine branch — Holiday Poster

Red tennis shoe with bean plant and string beans — Scarlet Runner String band

Great Blue Heron drawn in colored pencil — Book Illustration

Bald eagle drawn in colored pencil — Illustration from *The American Reader* by Kathy-jo. Wargin

Illustration of the villain from Fibblestax by Devin Scillian; Sleeping Bear Press

Colred pencil drawing: Toys and other stuff under the bed. — Under the bed scene from *Treasures of the Heart* by Alice Ann Miller

Line Art & Logos

Sometimes the answer to an illustration challenge is simply black and white (or one color). Line art is clear, economical to reproduce and a useful contrast with full color imagery. It is an important consideration for logos, icons and signage. You can find more of my logo designs on my Calligraphy page.