A sketchbook with two pages: the left page features a pencil drawing of a dragon with a blue background, and the right page shows a red-brown sketch of two women, one with a bow in her hair, on a pinkish background. There is handwritten text at the top of the right page.

My Creative Practice

Katie-Mai is a British illustrator currently based in Wiltshire, England.

Narrative is a crucial element across my work, with aesthetics inspired by classic and pulp fantasy, the pre-Raphaelites and the natural world. Literature and music also play massive influence.

A young woman with long brown hair, wearing glasses, standing outdoors in front of a residential house and a black van, smiling softly at the camera.

  • 2019: Stations of the Cross Exhibition, Malmesbury Abbey

  • 2021: Foundation Diploma at Bath College

  • 2023: Post-It Note Exhibition

  • 2024: Graduated Falmouth University, Ba.(Hons) Illustration, First with Honours

A colorful painting of multiple fish swimming in water, with green, blue, and dark hues in the background.

katiemaidraws@gmail.com

07388 775652

supplementing my illustrative practice

A pencil sketch of a man sitting sideways, with curly hair and a beard, appearing to be deep in thought.
A detailed pencil sketch of a seated, partially reclined elderly man with a mood contemplative or tired, with his head slightly bowed and arms resting on his knees.
Pencil sketch of a person sleeping, curled up with their hand under their head and face resting on the arm.

Life Drawing

A colorful hand-drawn sketch of an indoor scene with people gathered in a room with pink and yellow walls, hanging lights, framed pictures, and a partial view of a window with a lampshade. The sketch is signed 'BEERWOLF' and dated '22/08'.
A sketch of an urban scene with houses, a car, and a street lamp, accompanied by a small drawing of a steering wheel and a sign. The sketch is done in pencil with light watercolor accents.
A sketch of four people sitting and standing outdoors near a large tree with leaves. The person on the left is standing, looking at a mobile device. The person at the top is sitting and appears to be writing or drawing on a surface. The person on the right is sitting on the ground, surrounded by a painted brick wall, with a tablet or similar device. A handwritten note at the bottom reads, 'LEWES (view from the Lounge) 2106'.

Location Drawing

A handcrafted crochet doll resembling Yoda from Star Wars, dressed in a red outfit with a rope belt, surrounded by green houseplants.
Hand holding a crocheted bunny doll with a fabric apron and long knitted ears.
A handmade crochet bee decoration with button eyes and antennae, sitting among green plant stems by a window with sunlight.

Crotchet