Kate takes her sketch book wherever she goes. She has always loved to draw–especially animals, but happily draws just about everything. So not surprisingly, she decided to go to Syracuse University’s School of Visual and Performing Arts where she was awarded a BFA. After graduating she worked as a demonstrating craftsperson (batik artist), an art teacher (grades K through 6) and exhibits artist at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo in Syracuse, NY. At the zoo, she painted murals, designed and constructed exhibits, and designed and illustrated signs. She was also the Zoo's photographer and writer/illustrator for the children's newsletter, MyZoo Jr.
Her illustrations have been published by Chicago University Press, Pioneer Valley Books and McGraw Hill Education. She has also worked with self published author, Steven Bay (Carry a Bead for Courage). You can view more of her work at https://www.instagram.com/kwoodleillustration/
When she creates picture books she sometimes starts with watercolors and then finishes her work using PhotoShop. Sometimes she does everything digitally but she prefers that her illustrations have the feel of traditional media.
Kate is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. She also attends Open Figure Drawing, Urban Sketchers Syracuse, and enjoys meeting with her Critique partners. She reads picture books (hundreds!) whenever she gets a chance. One of her favorites is "Wolves" by Emily Gravett.
Her illustrations have been published by Chicago University Press, Pioneer Valley Books and McGraw Hill Education. She has also worked with self published author, Steven Bay (Carry a Bead for Courage). You can view more of her work at https://www.instagram.com/kwoodleillustration/
When she creates picture books she sometimes starts with watercolors and then finishes her work using PhotoShop. Sometimes she does everything digitally but she prefers that her illustrations have the feel of traditional media.
Kate is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. She also attends Open Figure Drawing, Urban Sketchers Syracuse, and enjoys meeting with her Critique partners. She reads picture books (hundreds!) whenever she gets a chance. One of her favorites is "Wolves" by Emily Gravett.
