Bio

Katie Spak’s illustrations are filled with energy — characterized by short, heavy strokes of saturated color that converge and stretch across the page. Her work begins with spending time outside, evolving from plein-air studies to large illustrations on paper, using a heavy hand to achieve rich color and frantic lines. Through this evolution, she examines the contrast between the pleasure of being outdoors and a deep seated anxiety — an urgent call to protect the natural world as we face unprecedented threats to our climate.