My name is Katie. I am studying graphic design at Montserrat College of Art and plan to graduate with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 2026.

I grew up in a small upstate New York town with my emotional support animal, Gracie Lynn, a lively calico cat, and Finn aka Bubs, my anxious basset hound and Jack Russell mix. They mean the world to me.

I grew up drawing and making illustrations. My parents encouraged me by allowing me to paint my bedroom walls. In high school, I focused on improving my skills and switched to digital art. By senior year, I took commissions and enjoyed sharing my work online.

When I started at Montserrat, I didn’t intend to be a designer. However, I enrolled in a graphic design class and unexpectedly fell in love with it. I discovered my passion for design and learned many new skills. This led me to combine design and illustration in my work, creating a unique style. Now, I feel confident as a designer and effectively use various tools to bring ideas to life.