Katrina Sophia Portfolio
Hello, I am Katrina! Illustrator, designer, greyhound mum, houseplant collector, countryside rambler and all-round lover of the natural world.
My go-to illustration medium is traditional watercolour because I can add delicate details and get *really* precise with colours. As well as thoughtful illustrations, I love experimenting with lettering in a variety of fonts. (Any opportunity to use my fancy brush pens!)
Collaborations
I’ve been lucky enough to work with a variety of big brands and amazing independent business owners on a range of nature-inspired projects. My past work includes illustrations for magazines and greeting cards, pattern designs for licensing, ceramic beads for wall décor and hand-lettering for a book.
Sandwiches
I drew spot illustrations of four sandwiches for Tesco Food magazine and their social media campaigns.
Hand-lettering
Rebecca Desnos commissioned me to create several hand-lettered cover and chapter headings for her e-book (which later turned into a paperback book) about natural dyeing.
Catchfly pattern
I was commissioned to design a licensed surface pattern for Nottingham Castle to create a new product range celebrating our county flower, Catchfly, which returned in 2020 after its eradication in the 1930s.
Geo-fleur card
I designed a Christmas card for geo-fleur subscribers featuring a watercolour painting with hand-lettering.
Collaboration is key, so you’ll always receive a digital sketch first to make sure you’re happy before I put brush to paper. I'm proficient in using editing software, so your high-quality illustrations will be ready for you to use straight away.
Self-initiated projects
Because I’m inspired by the joy of everyday moments, I love stretching my creative muscles by drawing all things nature whenever I can – from flowers and houseplants to insects, animals and even food!
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Woodland pattern
I created a series of patterns for printing on greeting cards and notebook covers. The pattern design consists of butterflies, fungi, bluebells, oak leaves, acorns, ferns and cockchafers.
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Butterfly pattern
I also created a similar series of patterns inspired by butterflies but with a floral twist – the design features colourful hollyhocks and daylilies.
Monstera deliciosa
I have quite a few of the same classic houseplants dotted around my house, and I love painting their interesting leaf shapes – especially the fenestrations (the splits and holes)!
Bluebell
I paint a lot of colourful flowers. I love spotting and photographing wildflowers on my daily walks – you'll often see my floral designs on greeting cards and washi tapes.
Product and packaging designs
As well as designing illustrations for your products, I’d love to design your packaging too – I’ve got lots of experience from my own product-based business!
Starting as original watercolour paintings drawn by hand, my nature-inspired products (including washi tapes, wooden decorations, greeting cards, art prints, desk pads and bags) are sold on my online retail shop and wholesale.
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Plants Are Magic tote bag
I created a vector drawing featuring words and botanical illustrations to be screen-printed onto tote bags.
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Botanical tissue paper and stickers
I created a digital drawing for packaging tissue paper and stickers to wrap my shop orders.
I'm always up for new challenges and collaborating on fun projects – feel free to reach out so we can discuss your vision!
I love supporting small businesses and nature-loving independents, so if you’re a plant shop, gift shop, garden centre or book/magazine publisher with a focus on nature, I’d love to hear from you.
Previous clients
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Need illustrations for your project? Got a question about my creative process? Interested in discussing an idea?
Let's talk!
Please use the contact form below or email me at hello@katrinasophia.com and I’ll get back to you within 1-2 working days.
I’m looking forward to hearing from you!
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