Hi I’m Kate!

Hi, I’m Kate, an illustrator based in Edinburgh!

I create atmospheric narratives and characters using analogue materials like paint, crayons and coloured pencils. My work is aimed at both children and adults and my favourite things to illustrate are nature, buildings, people and food.

I often make work in response to my surroundings and emotions, but I also enjoy creating scenes completely from my imagination.

My work is well suited to publishing, editorial and advertising projects so I’d love to hear from you if you would like to discuss an idea, commission, or ask me any questions!

I am currently open for commissions.

CONTACT

Email: hello@kateosmondillustration.com

Instagram: @artichokekate_

Twitter: @KateOsmond

SELECTED CLIENTS

BBC Wildlife Magazine, Medicinal Media, Frankie Magazine, Glasgow Zine Library, Public Learning Workshop, The Welcoming, Glug Magazine, The Skinny Magazine, Room to Heal, Creative Coffee Morning.

AWARDS

AOI and Directory of Illustration World Illustration Awards 2024 - Highly Commended in the Professional Publishing Category. See my entry here.

Global Design Graduate Show in collaboration with GUCCI 2021 - Shortlisted for my small graphic novel.

AOI and Directory of Illustration World Illustration Awards 2021 - Longlisted in the book cover category (click here to see my entry).

CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

  • Ashley Johnston - Glug Magazine

    “Kate’s ability to bring an idea to life is nothing short of brilliant, as well as being wonderfully executed; and is a pleasure to work with as a bonus!”

  • Glasgow Zine Library

    "Kate was a total pleasure to work with, she was super communicative and really flexible when we had to make some changes. The work she produced for us was beautiful and hit the brief perfectly. We hope to work with her again in the future!"

  • Elli Free - Director of Room to Heal

    “Kate is a very talented illustrator who has been working with Room to Heal over the last few years. Recently we commissioned an illustration and Kate was really good at working out what we wanted - she came up with a couple of draft ideas and we loved the final illustration. Kate is really easy to communicate with, is extremely efficient and is generally a lovely person to work with, I would highly recommend her.”

  • George McRae - Public Learning Workshop

    “Kate Osmond is an absolute pleasure to work with. She is highly skilled, professional, attentive and timely. We look forward to collaborating again in the future.”

  • Katy Streeter - Creative Coffee Morning

    “Kate is a joy to work with. She was quick to interpret the brief and offered brilliant and creative sketches. Her ability to take direction and respond to feedback was very impressive and professional. The final work was delivered quickly and was of the best quality. Kate's work and attitude both shine, I would thoroughly recommend her!”