Kate Gardiner is a New England based illustrator. Kate often finds herself inspired by quiet scenes of nature, finding beauty in moments of rest. She aims to capture the calm of these moments through her illustrations, often gaining inspiration through her mixed heritage, as a member of the Chaubunagungamaug band of Nipmuck Indians as well as the traditions of her Polish roots. She received her BFA in illustration at Maine College of Art & Design in 2020. She is represented by Steven Malk of Writers House Literary Agency
Books: “Firefly Season” by Cynthia Leitich Smith, (2025) “Sometimes we Fall” by Randall de Sève, (2024) “A Family Tree” by Staci Droulliard, (2024) “Small Places, Close to Home” by Deborah Hopkinson, (2023)
Select Clients: HarperCollins/Balzer + Bray, Facebook, Buck Design, Penguin Random House/Random House Studio, HarperCollins/Heartdrum, Heritage seaweed, Maine College of Art & Design, Illustration Institute, Wild Seed Project
Publications: Fourteen Hills Magazine, Decor Maine Magazine, Speedwell Projects, Flight Magazine, Wild Seed Project
Shows/residencies: Pace House Residency, (2022) “Illustrated Monsters by Monster Illustrators” Portland Public Library, group exhibition, (2021) “The Art of Mending” The Brick Store Museum, assistant curator, (2020) “MECA COLLECT” Institute of Contemporary Art, group exhibition, (2018-2020) “SACI Florence” Studio Arts College International, group exhibition, (2019) “Untitled” Quill Books and Beverage, solo exhibition, (2018)
Contact: For all literary projects, please contact Steve Malk of Writers House smalk@writershouse.com
For all other inquires please email me at kategardinerillustration@gmail.com
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