“Kathleen’s work speaks for itself. She’s a gifted illustrator, a talented art director, and a selfless collaborator.”
-Ryan Walker, client & Copywriting partner
Contact
Let’s work together! I’m open for freelance illustration projects of all kinds!
Shot me an email at hello@kathleenannmurray.com and let’s chat.
About
I’m Kathleen! I’m a multidisciplinary artist based in Portland, OR. I specialize in dynamic digital illustration & hand lettering for advertising, brand & editorial. I work out of my home studio with my rescue dog/assistant Bubbles.
I also have a passion for food, so when I’m not creating in the studio, I’m creating in the kitchen. I love writing my own recipes and am currently working on mastering fresh pasta. I love games of all kinds, so in my free time you can find me playing board games with friends or Baldurs Gate 3. Currently I’m probably curled up on the couch with a fantasy book.
CLIENTS
Disney Theatrical • Girl Scouts of America • Wrangler • GoFundMe • Substack • Wild One. •. South Dakota Tourism • Oscar Health. •. Bernie 2020 • Momofuku. • Porto’s Bakery. • Visit Costa Rica •. HomSweetHom • Ft. Myers, FL • Corpus Christi • Wendy’s. •. Pirate’s Bone Burger Lost Walls Project • Cheap Caribbean •. MMGY Global • Babes Helpin’ Babes • Frigidaire • Mindful Goods • KC Care Clinic
AwARDS & PRESS
2023 Shortlisted - Typism Book 9 “Let’s Toast”
2022 Shortlisted - Communication Arts 2021 Typography Annual “Go Where Others Don’t Mural”
2022 Voyage KC Feature “Conversations with Kathleen Murray”
September 2019 AdWeek - “Only the Essentials”
AIGA A16 Awards 2021 - “Go Where Others Don’t Mural” & Lost Walls Packaging
2021 GOLD Nonprofit Connect Phillie Award “KC Care 50th Anniversary" Campaign
Travel Weekly 2020 Magellan Silver Award - “Only the Essentials”
2019 AIGA KC A15 Award - Buffalo Blitz
2018 HSMAI Gold Adrian Award - Open Early Open Late
2018 HSMAI Gold Adrian Award - Monumental Celebration