Katherine Lam

Katherine Lam – Designer

Illustrator that focuses on evoking feelings and creating atmospheric and surreal images- Clients include NYTimes, Buzzfeed, Amazon, etc.

Overview

I am currently working as a freelance editorial illustrator for magazines and newspapers, and enjoying working on book covers, designs, and other artwork that compliments writing in any form. Clients include the NYTimes, The Guardian, Buzzfeed, and Amazon. Illustrating for books and novels is ultimately my goal.My current work plays with light and shadows, with elements of surrealism to create images that balance both concept and narrative. My work can be seen as dark and melancholic, but I do enjoy creating images that are lighter and happier. I am comfortable with traditional and digital mediums, especially watercolor, and I believe that open communication and collaboration produce the best results.
Services
Fiction
Dystopian Horror Mystery & Crime Paranormal Romance Thriller & Suspense Young Adult
Non-Fiction
Psychology True Crime
Languages
English
Awards
  • Society of Illustrations Student Competition 2016, 2017 - Recipient of the Nancy Lee Rhodes Scholarship
  • 3x3 International Student Competition 14, Gold Medalist
  • AI-AP 36 - Winner
  • Creative Quarterly 47 - Winner

Work experience

Self-employed

Jul, 2017 — Present
Created images for magazines, newspapers, and websites to add thoughtful visuals to the article or essay
 
 Clients include:
 -NYTimes
 -New Yorker
 -NBC
 -Criterion Collection
 -PopUp Magazine
 -TED
 -New Republic
 -Editions Gallmeister
 -Spectrum Magazine
 -Buzzfeed
 -The Guardian
 -The Outline
 -Amazon
 -Believer Magazine
 -Il Corriere dela Sera
 -Outside Magazine
 -Sierra Magazine
 -BUST
 -Charlotte Magazine
 -New Jersey Monthly
 -California Sunday Magazine
 -Times Higher Education
 -Narratively
 -Telemedicine
 -Doctorish

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