I have worked with Katie several times. She is imaginative, inventive and incredibly talented. She created a beautiful family tree that was a gift for my in-law’s 65th wedding anniversary. We met several times to discuss ideas, and she was very communicative and open to my suggestions and thoughts throughout the process. It was a treat to see how the mind of an illustrator/calligrapher balances letters and images into a marvelous piece. She even provided suggestions when choosing the right frame. The family tree now hangs in pride of place at my in-law’s house and has received many compliments from relatives and friends.

If you have the chance to work with Katie I cannot recommend her enough.

—Cordie

Family tree with yellow rose branches, copperplate calligraphy names, and a little bit of Roman lettering by Katie Leavens
I have photoshopped many of the names because a full family tree just seems like too much information to have out on the web
Detail of watercolor rose leaf by Katie Leavens
angle shot ofFamily tree with yellow rose branches, copperplate calligraphy names, and a little bit of Roman lettering by Katie Leavens

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