I’m Kitty Everson, a UK-based artist and illustrator specialising in expressive, hand-drawn work created with traditional materials. My practice is rooted in watercolour and ink, giving my illustrations a fluid, tactile quality with a strong sense of character, atmosphere and detail. I’m a versatile and capable illustrator, comfortable developing everything from expressive characters and animals to landscapes, botanical studies and more detailed narrative scenes. I particularly love creating imagery that feels warm, imaginative and full of personality; the kind of work that invites you to stop and look a little closer. I have previous experience illustrating a published children’s book, which was sold through Waterstones and Amazon, giving me an understanding of the care, consistency and storytelling required when creating illustrations for a complete book. Alongside illustration, I have a First Class BA in Fashion Design from Manchester Metropolitan University, specialising in print and knit, which has given me a strong understanding of colour, composition, pattern and visual storytelling. My work is predominantly traditional and tactile, and I’m especially drawn to projects where the illustrations have a handmade quality and can bring a story, its characters and its world to life.

Kitty Everson

I’m Kitty Everson, a UK-based artist and illustrator specialising in expressive, hand-drawn work created with traditional materials. My practice is rooted in watercolour and ink, giving my illustrations a fluid, tactile quality with a strong sense of character, atmosphere and detail. I’m a versatile and capable illustrator, comfortable developing everything from expressive characters and animals to landscapes, botanical studies and more detailed narrative scenes. I particularly love creating imagery that feels warm, imaginative and full of personality; the kind of work that invites you to stop and look a little closer. I have previous experience illustrating a published children’s book, which was sold through Waterstones and Amazon, giving me an understanding of the care, consistency and storytelling required when creating illustrations for a complete book. Alongside illustration, I have a First Class BA in Fashion Design from Manchester Metropolitan University, specialising in print and knit, which has given me a strong understanding of colour, composition, pattern and visual storytelling. My work is predominantly traditional and tactile, and I’m especially drawn to projects where the illustrations have a handmade quality and can bring a story, its characters and its world to life.

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I’m Kitty Everson, a UK-based artist and illustrator specialising in expressive, hand-drawn work created with traditional materials. My practice is rooted in watercolour and ink, giving my illustrations a fluid, tactile quality with a strong sense of character, atmosphere and detail.

I’m a versatile and capable illustrator, comfortable developing everything from expressive characters and animals to landscapes, botanical studies and more detailed narrative scenes. I particularly love creating imagery that feels warm, imaginative and full of personality; the kind of work that invites you to stop and look a little closer.

I have previous experience illustrating a published children’s book, which was sold through Waterstones and Amazon, giving me an understanding of the care, consistency and storytelling required when creating illustrations for a complete book.

Alongside illustration, I have a First Class BA in Fashion Design from Manchester Metropolitan University, specialising in print and knit, which has given me a strong understanding of colour, composition, pattern and visual storytelling.

My work is predominantly traditional and tactile, and I’m especially drawn to projects where the illustrations have a handmade quality and can bring a story, its characters and its world to life.

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Work Experience

Assistant (design company) at SLANCHA
January 1, 2024 - Present
Supported a design company with repeat pattern creation, colour development, and trend-led artwork production to align with ongoing collections and branding requirements.
Freelance print designer / Fashion & textile print specialist
January 1, 2024 - Present
Designed print concepts for independent clients, including repeat patterns, colour development, and trend-led artwork. Worked across both digital and hand-rendered design processes, creating print outputs suitable for fashion and textile applications, with a focus on expressive visual detail and commercial relevance.
Independent artist / Illustrator (commissions and print sales)
January 1, 2020 - Present
Created commissioned paintings and original prints, and sold original print works. Produced illustrations including an illustrated children’s book titled ‘We Are The Same’ and developed editorial/retail-facing art outputs.
Vintage fashion business owner (international sourcing)
January 1, 2020 - Present
Sourced vintage fashion internationally and communicated directly with suppliers in Dubai and Pakistan. Curated trend-focused selections for resale, including featured coverage in Cosmopolitan’s Summer 2025 issue.
Vintage fashion business owner
January 1, 2020 - Present
Sourced vintage fashion internationally and coordinated directly with suppliers in Dubai and Pakistan. Curated trend-focused items and features, including contributions highlighted in Cosmopolitan (Summer 2025).
Assistant (design support) at SLA NCHA
January 1, 2020 - Present
Provided design assistant support for a design company, including repeat pattern work, colour development, and trend-led artwork production.
Freelance print designer / independent artist
January 1, 2020 - Present
Designed prints for independent clients, including repeat patterns, colour development and trend-led artwork. Delivered both digital and hand-rendered design processes, supporting fashion and textile applications. Also created commissioned original paintings and sold original prints.
Independent Artist (Paintings & Print Sales)
January 1, 2020 - Present
Create commissioned paintings and original prints, including producing and selling artwork and prints. Work across creative ideation, detailed execution, and commercial-facing presentation of originals.
Vintage Fashion Business Owner / Sourcing Operator at Kitty Everson Vintage Fashion (business)
January 1, 2020 - Present
Run a vintage fashion business sourcing internationally and communicating directly with suppliers in Dubai and Pakistan. Curate and style items with trend forecasting input, and support product curation for sales.
Assistant (Design) at SLANCHA
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2026
Assisted a design company with repeat pattern work, colour development, and trend-led artwork. Supported digital and hand-rendered design processes within the design pipeline.
Independent Print Designer & Illustrator
January 1, 2020 - Present
Freelance print design for independent clients, including repeat patterns, colour development, and trend-led artwork. Provide digital and hand-rendered design processes and support design requirements across fashion and textile applications.
Independent Artist & Illustrator
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2026
Created commissioned paintings and original prints, including illustration for a children’s book ('We Are The Same') and artwork sales of original prints. Completed commissioned illustration work and developed print-based artwork for retail and online channels.

Education

B.A. Fashion Design (First Class Honours) at Manchester Metropolitan University
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
First-class Fashion Design degree at Manchester Metropolitan University
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
Print Design (modules/area of study) at Manchester Metropolitan University
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
BA Fashion Design (First Class) at Manchester Metropolitan University
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
Print Design (course) at Kitty Everson
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2026
First-class Fashion Design degree at Manchester Metropolitan University
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
Print Design (coursework focus: repeat patterns, colour development, trend-led artwork; digital and hand-rendered processes) at Manchester Metropolitan University
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024

Qualifications

Print Design (Education/Modules)
January 11, 2030 - September 2, 2026
Featured illustrator work (Cosmopolitan Summer 2025; Rollup Magazine front cover; Graduate Fashion Week London showcase)
January 1, 2025 - September 2, 2026
BAF in Fashion Design (First-class)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
Digital and industrial sewing & knitting machines (course/experience)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
Adobe Suite
January 1, 2020 - September 2, 2026
Domestic & industrial sewing and knitting machines
January 1, 2020 - September 2, 2026
Pattern cutting
January 1, 2020 - September 2, 2026
First-class BA Fashion Design
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Retail, Consumer Goods