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Katharine Gails @katharinegails.art · 13/10/2026

Hey #PortfolioDay I'm Katharine, a Minnesota illustrator looking for work in the #kidlit space. I work in collage and create fun and quirky pieces ❤️🎉 #kidlitart #collage #art #illustrator #artist 📢 looking for representation 🎨: katharinegails.art 📨: katharinegails@gmail.com

Four collage pieces, #1 a witch flying over a haunted house and a rising orange blood moon! #2 a curly redheaded girl blowing out birthday cake candles with a 3D party hat #3 two hands trying to pick horrified apples from a tree. #4 an orange pterodactyl sitting on a nest of easter eggs and a bunch of easter eggs hidden through out the mountain with a purple sky and collage clouds in the background.

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Katharine Gails @katharinegails.art · 01/10/2026

RISE!! It's October's #kidlitartpostcard 😍🧙‍♀️🧹 I LOVE Halloween and making collage #illustrations and I can't wait to partner with you on your next project! I am looking for representation as an #illustrator! Check out my portfolio @katharinegails.art #kidlit #kidlitart #author #collage #halloween

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Katharine Gails @katharinegails.art · 03/09/2026

katharinegails.art You're the best!

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Katharine Gails @katharinegails.art · 03/09/2026

Apple picking is here! and so is #kidlitartpostcard DON'T PICK ME! (I'm trying reverse psychology) Here's why you should NOT pick me to work on your next project...I make cute, quirky and unique pieces, and I'm a bubbly person to work with. Katharinegails.art #september #apples #kidlit #collage

Four red apples hanging from a tree looking terrified of the hands below trying to pick them. This is a collage piece made from two parking passes, and hand painted papers.

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Katharine Gails @katharinegails.art · 07/08/2026

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I almost forgot about it even though I worked all week on it! 🫠 I love making collage pieces that cause you to smile or maybe even giggle! I am seeking an agent and would love to work with you on your project! My portfolio is @katharinegails.art #kidlit #kidlitart

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Katharine Gails @katharinegails.art · 31/07/2026

Starting my August #kidlitartpostcard for next week!! My theme is camping! I wanted to share my process as a collage artist! It definitely looks like a hot mess but the finished piece will be amazing! Trying to get the right colors and textures right now! #collage #kidlit #kidlitart #illustrator

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Katharine Gails @katharinegails.art · 14/07/2026

Hi everyone! It's #portfolioday I’m Katharine, an aspiring author/illustrator based in Minnesota. My style is detailed collage with joyful and memorable characters! I'd love to work with you and I am looking for representation ❤️ View my portfolio @ katharinegails.art #kidlitart #kidlit #collage

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Katharine Gails @katharinegails.art · 02/07/2026

It's my birthday month!! #kidlitartpostcard Make a wish for me! My wish is to work with you on your story! 😃🎂🎉 I am looking for representation as an illustrator or author. MY style is joyful collage! #kidlit #kidlitart #illustrator #collage

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Katharine Gails @katharinegails.art · 19/06/2026

Happy freedom day!! I'm teaching my babies what #juneteenth is all about! "A Flag for Juneteenth" by Kim Taylor is my favorite!! Her quilt illustrations are incredible!! #kidlit #kidlitart

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Katharine Gails @katharinegails.art · 04/06/2026

This is me as a 5yr old... I lived in the lake all summer, but was terrified of being eating by a shark🤣 Happy 5th bday #kidlitartpostcard This has been my absolute favorite illustration to work on! I am looking for an agent or work, pls reach out 😀 #kidlit #kidlitart #collage #happybirthday

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Katharine Gails @katharinegails.art · 07/05/2026

Happy Mothers day! This year we added another beautiful baby boy to our family! ❤️ It's #kidlitartpostcard day y'all! I am looking for representation as an illustrator or author. As a collage illustrator I love to create my own painted papers and beautiful scenes! #kidlit #kidlitart #collage #art

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Katharine Gails @katharinegails.art · 02/04/2026

Prehistoric Easter egg hunt! Can you find all the Dino eggs? It's #kidlitartpostcard day y'all! I am looking for representation as an illustrator or author. As a collage illustrator I love to create my own painted papers and then make lovable characters and fun scenes! #kidlit #kidlitart #collage

Dino eggs hidden all over the mountain and a dino hatching from an egg in a nest. All collage style.

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Katharine Gails @katharinegails.art · 31/03/2026

Honored to be an honorable mention in the #50PreciousWords contest! There were some seriously amazing stories this year!!! #kidlit #author #writer

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Katharine Gails @katharinegails.art · 05/03/2026

It's March #kidlitartpostcard day!!! Spring forward...or fly forward!! 😀I love making fun collage illustrations! I am looking for representation and would love to work on some fun projects with you! check out my portfolio katharinegails.art #kidlit #kidlitart #illustrator #collage

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Katharine Gails @katharinegails.art · 03/03/2026

Just entered the #50PRECIOUSWORDS 2026 INTERNATIONAL WRITING CONTEST with my story titled, "Imagination in a Refugee Camp." A beautiful reminder that ALL children are OUR children. Go like and comment on the stories you love! #kidlit #kidlitart #author #writer viviankirkfield.com/2026/03/02/t...

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Katharine Gails @katharinegails.art · 23/02/2026

Taking time to learn about #typography while enjoying baby tummy time and coffee. #kidlit #illustrator

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Katharine Gails @katharinegails.art · 08/01/2026

Remembering the ones we've loved and lost by visiting the places that bring back the happiest memories. ❤️ This is the shoe tree my grandpa took me to as a kid and it was the most magical place. #kidlitartpostcard #kidlit #kidlitart Looking for rep. check out my portfolio @katharinegails.art

A textured and detailed collage illustration of a tree filled with shoes, a boy remembering his time with his grandpa and a memory/picture of grandpa.

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Katharine Gails @katharinegails.art · 02/01/2026

Made some fun ornaments and I LOVE the textures!! #pottery #ceramics

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Katharine Gails @katharinegails.art · 29/12/2025

Finished my mini Christmas mugs just in time to give to my family at Christmas!! They turned out so cute! #pottery #ceramics #mugs #mini #christmas

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Katharine Gails @katharinegails.art · 06/12/2025

Learning some new skills this year and taking time for myself!! #Pottery has become a new obsession!! I seriously love how these mini mugs are turning out! I'll post a finished picture once they come out of the #kiln #ceramics

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Katharine Gails @katharinegails.art · 04/12/2025

December #KidLitArtPostcard is here at last! May this month bring you lots of laughter and fun! Take time to do the things you love! Honestly had so much fun creating this piece. I love using hand painted textures and creating cute characters. *Looking for representation* #kidlitart #collage

A beautiful textured collage illustration of a snowman ice-skating and squirrels decorating a Christmas tree topped with a gold butterfly under the bright moon lit sky.

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Katharine Gails @katharinegails.art · 06/11/2025

This is how I feel before the holidays! I can't believe it is already November! Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I am looking for representation as an illustrator or author. As a collage illustrator I love to create my own painted papers and then make lovable characters! #kidlit #kidlitart #collage

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Katharine Gails @katharinegails.art · 31/10/2025

Driving through a dark forest always spooks me 🌕😱🦉 check out my portfolio Katharinegails.art for more fun art!! #kidlitart #kidlit

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Katharine Gails @katharinegails.art · 26/10/2025

Just wanted to share some of my other hobbies! Making cake pops for friends and family parties!!!! This was an underwater theme for a 1yr old ❤️🥰😍🎂 #cakepops #underwater #1stbirthday #craft #dessert #art

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Katharine Gails @katharinegails.art · 15/10/2025

Working on this tree for a dummy I'm almost done with!! Super excited about this book because it's about a shoe tree in my hometown... All I need to do is collage like 30 shoes 😂 and put it all together #almostdone #wip #artshare #kidlit

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Katharine Gails @katharinegails.art · 14/10/2025

Participating in #PortfolioDay for the first time! I am so excited to share my art! I'm Katharine, a collage illustrator/author and I love to create beautiful textures, lovable characters, and unforgettable landscapes. I am looking for representation. Check out my portfolio at katharinegails.art

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Katharine Gails @katharinegails.art · 04/09/2025

Walking through time on this beautiful #kidlitartpostcard Day! I am looking for representation for my beautiful illustrations and I also have some beautiful stories to match. If you are interested please don't hesitate to reach out! #kidlit #kidlitart #illustrator #collage #kidlitpostcardday

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Katharine Gails @katharinegails.art · 17/08/2025

I have posted a few WIP posts that show parts of my process. I think it's important to show others how your illustrations start, and that anyone can create beautiful pieces!

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Katharine Gails @katharinegails.art · 07/08/2025

Happy happy happy #kidlitartpostcard Day! I am looking for representation for my beautiful illustrations and I also have some beautiful stories to match. If you are interested please don't hesitate to reach out! #kidlit #picturebook #kidlitart #illustrator #collage #paintedpapers #kidlitpostcardday

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Katharine Gails @katharinegails.art · 03/07/2025

It's my birthday month and #kidlitartpostcard Day! I LOVE July!! Hello my fellow creatives and #kidlit community! I can't wait to collaborate with you on your #picturebook and share my fun and whimsical stories with you! #kidlitart #kidlit #illustrator #collage #paintedpapers #kidlitpostcardday

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Katharine Gails @katharinegails.art · 05/06/2025

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day. My name is Katharine Gails and I'm a kidlit author/illustrator looking for representation. I work in many different style but collage is my specialty! I hope you enjoy this Dragonboat! #kidlitpostcard #collage #kidlit #kidlitart #illustration

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Katharine Gails @katharinegails.art · 31/05/2025

Happy Dragon Boat Festival!!! I've been studying Chinese style paper collage techniques and created this beautiful piece!! 😍 Show me your dragon art!! #dragonboat #china #art #illustrator #collage #kidlitart #kidlit #picturebook #paintedpapers #illustration

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Katharine Gails @katharinegails.art · 07/05/2025

So honored to be an honorable mention again this year in #pbparty it's always uplifting to know I'm on the right track! Thank you @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social for doing this contest and all the work you did! #art #illustrator #collage #kidlitart #kidlit #picturebook #paintedpapers #illustration

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Katharine Gails @katharinegails.art · 01/05/2025

Let's kick off another amazing #kidlitpostcard day!! I'm seeking representation as an author/illustrator. I would love to share my fun collage animals and landscapes with the world. If you want to see more check out my portfolio @ katharinegails.art #kidlitart #kidlit #illustration #collage

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Katharine Gails @katharinegails.art · 06/04/2025

The signs at the protest today in #rochestermn were pure art!! I LOVE my city and my people! I will never stop fighting for freedom for every human!! #handsoff #freespeech #diveristy #equity #inclusion #immigrants #women #lgbtq+ #science #research #libraries #museums #schools

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Katharine Gails @katharinegails.art · 03/04/2025

Hello! Happy #kidlitpostcard day!! I'm seeking representation as an author/illustrator. I have so many fun ideas that I'm bursting to share! Check out my portfolio @ katharinegails.art #kidlitart #kidlit #illustration

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Katharine Gails @katharinegails.art · 02/04/2025

I have can create collage style artic landscapes and animals! I also love creating characters and wildlife is my specialty! Here are a few samples and my portfolio is katharinegails.art for more examples of my style!

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Katharine Gails @katharinegails.art · 26/03/2025

@brianlarossa.com sorry I misread your post 🤦🏼‍♀️ these are not my samples, I was just throwing my two cents in about which cars I feel are the coziest lol. I do make collage style vintage cars though. 😊

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Katharine Gails @katharinegails.art · 25/03/2025

I think vintage cars always feel cozy to me

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Katharine Gails @katharinegails.art · 22/03/2025

"Phew" got my application in for the mentorship @pbrisingstars.bsky.social fingers crossed for such a cool opportunity!! #authorillustrator #kidlitart #kidlit #picturebook

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Katharine Gails @katharinegails.art · 11/03/2025

"Driving Through the Darkness" Playing with lighting and depth in my new piece and I'm obsessed!! #art #illustrator #collage #kidlitart #kidlit #picturebook #paintedpapers #illustration #lighting #vintagetruck #birchtrees

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Katharine Gails @katharinegails.art · 06/03/2025

Hey Friends! I am a collage illustrator and author looking for representation! I have so many ideas and I am so excited to share them with you each month! #kidlitartpostcard #art #illustrator #collage #kidlitart #kidlit #picturebook #paintedpapers #rockcollectors #geode #rocks

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Katharine Gails @katharinegails.art · 03/03/2025

Just entered the #50preciouswords contest! So excited to be entering for the first time! I had to make a collage for this story!! #art #illustrator #collage #kidlitart #kidlit #picturebook #paintedpapers #illustration #writer #PBwriter

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Katharine Gails @katharinegails.art · 24/02/2025

1st time collaging #vintage #trucks Still in the process of doing all the details. Just trying to turn it and get the angles right. 🙃🫠 Any tips for the 3/4 turn?!?! #art #illustrator #collage #kidlitart #kidlit #picturebook #paintedpapers #illustration

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