Smiling woman sitting casually, wearing a white shirt and glasses on her head, indoors.

Katie O’Shea is a Bay Area-based artist whose work celebrates the beauty and complexity of the natural world. With a background in graphic design from the Rhode Island School of Design, Katie seamlessly blends traditional and digital mediums, working in paint, pencil, and digital illustration to create lush, evocative images of plants and flowers. Her keen eye for detail and color brings each botanical subject to life, capturing both their delicate intricacies and bold forms.

Katie’s art has found a global audience through licensing partnerships with companies around the world. Her designs appear on a wide range of products, from home décor and textiles to stationery and packaging, allowing her unique vision to brighten everyday life in countless ways. Drawing inspiration from the diverse flora of California and her travels, Katie’s work reflects both her technical expertise and her deep appreciation for nature’s artistry.

As she continues to explore new techniques and collaborations, Katie remains committed to creating art that inspires connection, wonder, and joy. Whether working on a canvas, sketchbook, or digital tablet, she invites viewers to pause and appreciate the beauty that surrounds us all.

Services

Illustration

Surface Pattern Design

Graphic Design

Logo Design

Custom Design

Package Illustration

Clients

Rockflowerpaper

Geometry House

Milton & King

Lotus Publishing

Cote de Mer

Design House Greetings

Art Gallery Fabrics

Love vs. Design

Cote Bord’eau

Crazy

Pigeon Posted

Yiume’s/David Wear

To learn more about Katie’s process in creating original art or licensing current work, please contact below to get the conversation started.