About

Katie Ponder has developed a unique style that is both fresh and contemporary but with references to art deco and with a touch of Gothic inspiration also. Ballet, tarot cards, mythology and patchwork quilts have all been key sources of inspiration behind Katie’s work.

Katie’s work is developed digitally but to create a hand made quality she applies different textures from printing, collage and media experiments to create a rich and tactile look to her images. Recently Katie has enjoyed working with silkscreen printing and making limited edition prints.

Katie attended Falmouth University where she received a 1st class with honours degree in illustration. On graduating from Falmouth Katie was the winner of the ‘AOI Book Award for New Talent’. In 2017 She was winner of the second prize for ‘Folio Society Book Illustration Competition’   and winner of the ‘House of Illustration People’s Choice Award’. Katie has also been the winner of the ‘Glyndebourne Tour Art Competition’.

Katie’s list of clients include: Dorling Kindersley, Penguin, Simon and Schuster, Oh Comely Magazine, Glyndebourne, Canterbury Cathedral and her work has been exhibited at Somerset House.

Currently living by the sea in Kent with her cat Poppy. Katie can often be found at her desk making pictures, whilst drinking tea, eating vegan snacks and listening to Joni Mitchel.

If you are interested in commissioning please get in touch:

katieponder@hotmail.com

Katie is represented by The Artworks Inc.